Author Archives: John R. Heard

If You Cannot Keep a Job You May Be Disabled

In order to prove that you are disabled you have to prove that there is not any job you can do that exists in significant numbers in the national economy if you were hired to do that job. It’s not … Continue reading

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What’s Important in Epilepsy and Social Security Law?

What exactly is “epilepsy,” or “seizure disorder”?  Are they the same thing? Are there different types of epilepsy or seizures?  Is a medical doctor’s diagnosis of epilepsy or seizure disorder enough to win my disability case?  Are the rules for … Continue reading

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What Can You Expect If You Win Social Security Disability Benefits?

Winning Social Security Disability benefits can be a huge help to most people.  As a disability lawyer I am in the business of helping people win their benefits, so I often hear questions about what exactly you get when you … Continue reading

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Is it True that Social Security almost Always Denies your Claim a Couple of Times before you are Approved for Disability?

No.  Many people are awarded their benefits at the initial application level, or upon appeal on Reconsideration. In terms of the total number of claimants who are awarded benefits each year, most of those people win their benefits at one … Continue reading

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