Getting ready for a Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) hearing can feel overwhelming, but with some preparation and understanding of the process, you can present your case effectively. Here are some key steps to help you get ready. Understand the SSDI Hearing Process Before your hearing, it’s important to know what to expect. An administrative …
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ALJ Hearing – What to Expect, How to Prepare for Your Disability Hearing
Your fight for disability benefits has been the most frustrating of all experiences. Your initial SSDI application was denied, and so was your request for Reconsideration. You have endured undue emotional and financial hardships. Finally, the time has come for your ALJ Hearing. You may have been waiting for months or even years to reach …
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Four Signs Your Disability Claim Will Be Approved
The four signs that your disability claim will be approved include the following. You have a disability recognized by the SSA’s Blue Book listing, you have the required work history, and you haven’t been able to work for 12 months. Finally, you have retained a lawyer because experienced legal counsel could give you the insight …
SSDI Wait Times in 2023 – What Claimants Need to Know
Social Security Disability applications have decreased, yet SSDI wait times have skyrocketed. As a result, people are waiting far too long for vital disability decisions at all levels of the Social Security Disability process. Nobody wants this. What has happened? More importantly, what is being done about it? SSA’s Office of Audit recently reported that …
Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) Social Security Disability Benefits
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 …
Qualifying for Cystic Fibrosis Social Security Disability Benefits
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 …
Qualifying for Social Security Disability Benefits for 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
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 …
I Was Denied Social Security Disability For The 2nd Time. What Should I Do?
“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 …