Blog

Nov. 9, 2022

I want to thank a client in Fort Worth, Texas, for suggesting this topic.

April 5, 2022

While there has been a great deal of news about COVID 19 and the death that it causes, comparatively little has been written about the devastating toll COVID infection has taken on people who survived the infection but are now totally and completely disabled from the illness’ lasting damage.

Dec. 10, 2021

You have a disability claim and the next step is a hearing in front of a judge. For whatever reason, you don’t have a lawyer already.

Aug. 5, 2021

Getting older can come with some health challenges and physical problems. When those get bad enough, some people can’t keep working. SSA has special rules for most workers over age 50 that makes getting disability easier and easier at 50, 55 and age 60.

July 27, 2021

Social Security has adapted to the COVID 19 pandemic rather nimbly for a gargantuan government agency. The SSA Office of Hearing Operations where SSA’s Administrative Law Judge’s preside over the world’s largest civil litigation docket has moved to telephone hearings, video hearings via Microsoft Teams ™ and in some instances, claimant’s stating that they want to wait for an in person hearing.

July 22, 2021

Social Security wait times can be painful. We understand that and we try hard to make the process move faster for our clients.

Feb. 25, 2021

It’s important not to feel discouraged when you are denied benefits through your initial application. There are a few things you can do if you are denied, including hiring one of our professional attorneys to go through the appeal process with you.

Feb. 25, 2021

A high percentage of SSDI and SSI disability claims are due to musculoskeletal disabilities. Back pain, arthritis, as well as leg and arm injuries that impair functional ability are all classified as musculoskeletal disabilities.

Feb. 25, 2021

With COVID-19 spreading throughout the world, now is a great time to refocus on what’s important in life. Our health plays a huge role in how we experience the world, and those who have suffered from a brain injury know firsthand how difficult life following the incident can be.

Feb. 25, 2021

Social Workers, therapists and physicians practice their disciplines hoping to successfully diagnose and treat people with illnesses. Contrary to those goals, however, the Social Security law requires patients and their providers to prove that their patients are not doing well.