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 […]
Category: Social Security Disability
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 […]
Does Ataxia Qualify For Compassionate Allowance SSDI?
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 social security claim. At Marc Whitehead & Associates we’ve helped quite a […]
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 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 […]
Brain Injury Awareness Month: Disability Benefits for Traumatic Brain Injuries
You might not know it, but March is Brain Injury Awareness Month. Sponsored by the Brain Injury Association of America, Brain Injury Awareness Month seeks to raise awareness about the causes of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), how to prevent them and the challenges facing those who live with a brain injury. TBIs are head injuries […]
Do I Need to Worry About “Trick Questions” from the Social Security Disability Judge?
When a claim for Social Security disability benefits is denied, the applicant has a right to appeal that decision. The final stage of the appeals process is an administrative hearing in front of an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ). The judge’s final decision will be based on the medical evidence the applicant has submitted. It’s important […]