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 […]
Don’t Give Up When Social Security Disability Denied the First Time Around
A serious injury or medical condition has made it impossible for you to work and earn a living. You file a claim for disability benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA). You await their decision. Then you get their response: they’ve denied your claim. At Marc Whitehead & Associates we’ve helped quite a few folks […]
How Long Does it Take to Receive Disability Benefits Back Pay from the Veterans Administration?
Marc Whitehead & Associates are experienced Houston VA disability benefits attorneys who have helped disabled veterans all over the nation navigate the complicated application and appeals process to obtain the full VA disability benefits they deserve. One of the most frustrating things about filing for disability benefits from the Veterans Administration is the long period […]
Disability Benefits for the Widow, Widower, and Surviving Divorced Spouse
Are you a disabled widow(er) or surviving divorced spouse? You may qualify as early as age 50 for SSDI benefits based on the earning records of your deceased spouse. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has special programs for widows and widowers, and surviving divorced spouses, who are disabled and who wish to qualify for SSDI […]
Getting the Social Security Disability Back Pay You Are Owed
If your claim for Social Security Disability benefits has been approved, you’ll want to make sure you get all the Social Security disability benefits back pay you’re entitled to. When you apply for Social Security disability benefits, it may take several months for the Social Security Administration (SSA) to make a decision in your case. […]
How To Prove Your Disability Insurance Company Acted in Bad Faith
At Marc Whitehead & Associates, we’ve helped many clients prove bad faith after their claims are rejected by disability insurance companies. A business, home, auto, or individual disability insurance policy is a contract between a policyholder and an insurance company. With this contract comes an “implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing” between the […]
Getting VA Disability Back Pay For Dependents
Marc Whitehead & Associates are experienced Houston disability benefits attorneys who have helped disabled veterans all over the nation obtain the VA disability benefits they and their families deserve. If you’re a disabled veteran and eligible for disability benefits through the VA and have a combined disability rating of at least 30%, you’re probably eligible […]
Are Demands Beyond Your Policy Grounds for a Bad Faith Claim?
Has the insurance company made undue demands for proof of disability that reach beyond the requirements your disability insurance policy? This is a common insurance denial tactic that preys on the threat of denial if the claimant does not submit to the insurer’s demands. The disabled claimant is made to believe that if they do not comply, […]
Insurance Code Violations Used to Deny Individual Disability Claims
Despite many professionals collectively spending millions annually on disability insurance premiums, many insurers still find ways to unfairly deny their coverage. One of these tactics is resorting to insurance code violations. State insurance codes or statutes regulate unfair insurance trade practices, and provide efficient legal remedies to those who were unfairly denied disability benefits from an individual […]
How Long Does It Take To Get Disability Back Pay?
For a lot of people who become too injured or ill to continue working, their Social Security Disability benefits can’t be paid out too soon. However, before they can receive benefits, their claim must be investigated and approved. The Social Security Administration has a huge backlog of cases to consider. Three to six months is […]