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Should I Appeal or File a New Application if My Claim is Denied?

It is generally a serious mistake to file a new application instead of appealing. Filing a new application is more likely to delay your claim than to increase your chances of winning and may cause you to lose your benefits completely.  In certain situations, a failure to appeal may cause you to lose your right […]

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If I am Awarded Disability Benefits will I be Entitled to a Back Award? If so, will it be Paid in a Lump Sum?

If you are awarded Social Security Disability insurance benefits and you have been disabled for more than five months before the date of your award you will be entitled to a back award, which will be paid in a lump sum.  There is a five month waiting period for disability insurance benefits, so you are […]

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How Good are the Chances of Winning a Social Security Disability or SSI Case?

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The chances of receiving a favorable decision depend on several factors.  How well the case has been developed, the severity of the impairment, the claimant’s age and education as well as the quality of medical records accumulated on the claimant’s behalf are all considered when making a determination in a Social Security Disability or SSI […]

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What to Expect from an Administrative Law Judge at your Hearing

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Social Security Administrative Law Judges (“ALJs”) are judges who specialize in deciding Social Security disability claims.  They conduct live hearings, take testimony, review medical records and other documents in your file, and make determinations on whether to grant or deny claims. ALJs are chosen based on their qualifications, test scores, and an oral examination before […]

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How Much Back Pay Can I Get If Approved?

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“Date of Entitlement” to Past-Due Benefits When you meet with an attorney about your social security disability case, one of the first topics discussed is the date you are entitled to benefits, or “onset date.”  This date determines when you will receive benefits if you are found disabled and meet all other requirements.  The date […]

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Does My Child Qualify for SSI Benefits?

The criteria used to determine whether a child qualifies for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Benefits is quite different than that of an adult.  Determining whether a child (under 18 years of age) qualifies involves a three step process which includes the following: Is the child working at Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) level Does the child […]

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Are there Certain Physical and Mental Medical Conditions or Illnesses which Always Result in an Award of Benefits?

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There is a list of certain physical and mental medical conditions or illnesses which Social Security uses when evaluating disability claims.  If you have a medical condition which is on that list, and which is proven by medical evidence  you can be awarded benefits based on your medical conditions alone without demonstrating that you are […]

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How to Find an Attorney for your Social Security Disability Case

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Finding a good  disability attorney is like finding any other professional.  Many times you can ask around, and get recommendations from friends.  But what if your friends have not been through something that required them to get a Social Security Disability attorney?  After all, most people have never filed for disability benefits. If you do […]

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