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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.

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 […]

Qualifying for Social Security Disability Benefits for Crohn’s Disease

November 18, 2020 / in Crohn's Disease

If the symptoms of your Crohn’s disease are so severe that you are unable to work, you may qualify for disability benefits from the Social Security Administration. The Houston disability benefits attorneys at Marc Whitehead & Associates have helped individuals all over the U.S. who suffer from Crohn’s Disease and other disabling conditions obtain the […]

Cerebral Atrophy Social Security Disability Claims

October 29, 2020 / in Cerebral Atrophy, Dementia, Social Security Disability

When the damage caused by cerebral atrophy becomes so debilitating that a person is unable to work, they may be able to obtain disability benefits from the Social Security Administration. Obtaining Social Security disability benefits for cerebral, or brain tissue, atrophy can be difficult. That’s because there is no specific entry for cerebral atrophy in […]

Getting Approved for VA Disability Benefits for Carpal Tunnel

October 27, 2020 / in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Veterans Disability Benefits

Suppose you are a veteran who has developed disabling carpal tunnel syndrome due to your military service. In that case, you may qualify for disability benefits through the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? The carpal tunnel is a structure located inside the wrist. The median nerve, one of the […]

I Was Denied Social Security Disability For The 2nd Time. What Should I Do?

October 15, 2020 / in Social Security Disability

“I was denied Social Security disability for the 2nd time. Is there anything I can do?” If you’re asking yourself this question, you’re not alone. Many, many applicants are denied on their initial application and first appeal. The answer to this question is: YES, there is something you can do! At Marc Whitehead & Associates […]

Does Ataxia Qualify For Compassionate Allowance SSDI?

September 29, 2020 / in Ataxia, Social Security Disability

Normally, the decision to approve or deny an SSDI or SSI disability benefits claim can take up to several months. However, there are instances in which an individual’s disabilities are so apparent that the SSA is able to fast track the approval of their claim through its Compassionate Allowances, or CAL, initiative. Serious medical conditions […]