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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 …
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. 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 …
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 social security claim. At Marc Whitehead & Associates we’ve helped quite a …
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 …
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. …
If disability has left you unable to work for a living, our attorneys can help you claim important Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. We begin by organizing and filing a strong initial SSDI application on your behalf. With a disability lawyer managing the first filing of your claim, you stand the best chance of …
Social Security Disability claims are evaluated using a Five-Step Sequential Evaluation process defined in the Code of Federal Regulations. In part 1 of our six-part blog series, we gave an overview of the Five-Step Sequential Evaluation Process used by the Social Security Administration in determining eligibility for benefits under the Social Security Act. Today we review step 1 of the process – Substantial Gainful Activity.
Social Security Disability claims are determined using a sequential evaluation defined by the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations. In this six-part blog series, we’ll look at each of the Five-Step Sequential Evaluation Process’ used by the Social Security Administration in determining eligibility for benefits under the Social Security Act. Today we review the overall process.
In determining disability, the Social Security Act looks at both the “medical” and “vocational” elements.
The Social Security Administration has recently released its list of 2020 Social Security changes. We’d like to share some of the details with our readers who will be receiving or expect to receive retirement benefits, supplemental income benefits or disability benefits in 2020. To keep up with inflation, there’s a cost of living adjustment (COLA) …
