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What Is a Board Certified Attorney?

November 22, 2016 / in Attorney Representation, Disability Insurance Claims, FAQ, Social Security Disability

We’re often ask by clients what “board certification” means. Why are some lawyers board certified? For instance, what is the difference between a civil trial attorney and someone who is a board certified civil trial attorney?

This a good question. There is a big distinction when someone takes the steps to earn board certification in a specialty area of law.

Just as doctors and dentists focus on a specialty area of medicine or dentistry in which they develop expertise, attorneys may choose to specialize in a specific area of law.

Lincoln Financial Disability Denied? How To Appeal (and Win)

February 24, 2021 / in Insurance Companies, Lincoln National

If your Lincoln Financial disability claim was denied, you must submit an appeal that’s written to win. In this article, we talk about Lincoln’s claim handling practices and share insights into how to appeal to Lincoln most effectively. If you believe Lincoln treated you unfairly or made a mistake, Marc Whitehead and Associates may be […]

What Medical Evidence Is Needed To Qualify for SSDI for HIV/AIDs

February 22, 2021 / in Disabling Conditions, HIV/AIDS, Social Security Disability

If your claim for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits due to HIV or AIDs has been denied, please contact the Houston disability attorneys at Marc Whitehead & Associates without delay. In many cases, a person’s SSDI benefits claim wasn’t rejected because they don’t qualify for benefits, but simply because they failed to provide the necessary […]

Why Was My Application For Congestive Heart Failure Disability Denied?

February 22, 2021 / in Disabling Conditions, Heart Disease / Congestive Heart Failure

The Houston disability benefits lawyers at Marc Whitehead & Associates have helped individuals all across the nation obtain the disability benefits they need after the symptoms of congestive heart failure and other serious health conditions leave them unable to work. How Congestive Heart Failure Can Lead to Disability According to the Mayo Clinic, there are […]

Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) Social Security Disability Benefits

January 28, 2021 / in Disabling Conditions, Epstein-Barr Virus, Social Security Disability

It’s estimated that almost 95% of the adult population of the U.S. has been infected by the Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) at one point in their lives. While most develop immunity to the virus, some individuals with weakened immune systems develop long-term complications as a result of their EBV infection. These complications can include chronic fatigue […]

Common Questions About Epilepsy Disability Benefits

January 22, 2021 / in Disabling Conditions, Epilepsy

Epilepsy is a disorder of the brain in which abnormal electrical activity in the brain causes recurrent and unprovoked seizures. It affects about 3.4 million people in the United States. Anyone can develop epilepsy. Genetics, stroke, brain tumor, traumatic brain injury, or infection of the central nervous system are a few of the events that […]

Is Social Security Disability Back Pay Taxable?

December 23, 2020 / in Social Security Disability

While Houston Social Security lawyers Marc Whitehead & Associates can’t speed up the time it takes the Social Security Administration (SSA) to make a decision on your claim, we can make the process flow more smoothly by providing all the information the SSA needs to make their decision. One of the biggest frustrations for applicants […]

How Can a Social Security Attorney Help Your Crohn’s Disease Disability Claim?

December 21, 2020 / in Crohn's Disease, Social Security Disability

Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory bowel disease that causes chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. Symptoms include abdominal pain, diarrhea, weight loss, anemia, nausea, vomiting, arthralgia, abdominal tenderness, perianal disease, and fatigue. Obstruction, stenosis, fistulization, perineal involvement, and extraintestinal manifestations are common. These symptoms can be both painful and debilitating and even result in life-threatening […]

Big Changes in Social Security Benefits for 2021

December 11, 2020 / in Social Security Disability

Each year, the Social Security Administration makes adjustments to the amount of payments beneficiaries receive as well as the qualifications for receiving benefits, and 2021 is no different. If you’re receiving benefits, or intend to apply for disability benefits in 2021, here’s a rundown of the changes you can expect to see in the New […]

Qualifying for Cystic Fibrosis Social Security Disability Benefits

December 2, 2020 / in Cystic Fibrosis, Social Security Disability

The Social Security Administration defines cystic fibrosis (CF) as a “a genetic disorder that results in abnormal salt and water transport across cell membranes in the lungs, pancreas, and other body organs.” This potentially life threatening condition causes normally thin and slippery body fluids such as sweat, mucus, and digestive juices to become thicker and […]

What Medical Criteria Are Needed to Qualify for Social Security Disability Benefits for COPD?

November 27, 2020 / in COPD

If the symptoms of your Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) are so disabling that you are unable to work, you may qualify for benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA), provided you meet the necessary medical criteria. Many claims for Social Security disability benefits are rejected not because the applicant doesn’t qualify for benefits, but […]