What is Each Person’s Role at a Disability Hearing?

For most disability applicants, an administrative appeal is their first real chance at having their disability application approved. See who must be present at a disability hearing and what specific role each person has to play. Understanding that can help alleviate your fears.

By |2021-05-21T12:23:57-05:00November 16th, 2020|Blog, SSD|Comments Off on What is Each Person’s Role at a Disability Hearing?

How to Get Your Medical Records When Applying for Disability Benefits

The majority of social security disability applications are denied for insufficient medical information. Getting your medical records isn’t difficult, but there are some things to know ahead of time to make the process easier.

By |2021-05-21T12:25:38-05:00September 14th, 2020|Application process, Blog|Comments Off on How to Get Your Medical Records When Applying for Disability Benefits

Benefits of Receiving Social Security Disability as a Disabled Veteran

Roughly 1.1 million of veterans have a disability rating of 70% or greater, which greatly interferes with their ability to work. For these veterans, VA disability benefits may not be enough to make up for lost income. In these cases, they may be eligible for social security disability (SSD) benefits.

By |2021-05-21T12:26:12-05:00August 31st, 2020|Blog, SSI|Comments Off on Benefits of Receiving Social Security Disability as a Disabled Veteran

What Are Medical Source Statements And How Do They Affect Your SSD Benefits?

An application for social security disability (SSD) benefits will only be approved if the claimant’s medical record supports both his disability and the negative impact the disability has on his ability to engage in substantial gainful activity. A medical source statement from the claimant’s physician is, in many cases, one of the most important pieces of evidence proving the negative impact an applicant’s disability has on his ability to work.

By |2022-10-21T15:54:56-05:00June 16th, 2016|Application process, Blog, SSD|Comments Off on What Are Medical Source Statements And How Do They Affect Your SSD Benefits?