Most people never have medical issues severe enough to prevent them from working for more than a few days. However, injuries and illnesses can sometimes cause long-term or permanent disabilities. While some people have access to private disability insurance, many...
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The basic process of applying for Social Security Disability
Working professionals contribute to the Social Security program with every paycheck they earn. Employers withhold funds to send to Social Security every time they issue a paycheck. Small business owners and self-employed professionals have to make estimated tax...
Do you need an attorney to get SSD benefits?
While you don't need an attorney to obtain Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, there are many potential benefits to obtaining outside counsel. For instance, you'll have someone who can fill out paperwork and make sure that it is submitted in a timely manner....
What is the process of securing Social Security disability benefits?
For disabled people in Tennessee who are unable to work, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) provides a financial safety net so that they can pay for their basic expenses. While some people refer to SSDI as an entitlement, it is not. Instead, people pay into...
Is an attorney necessary to get Social Security Disability Insurance?
Applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) can be a complicated process. There will be a need for complete background and medical histories which could be very time-consuming. While you don't need an attorney to get SSDI benefits, the pertinent question...
How to apply for SSD benefits in Tennessee
If you have a disability and can no longer work in Tennessee, the Social Security Administration will pay you some cash to help you get by. But, before you start applying for the benefits, it's important to know what to expect. Social Security benefits in Tennessee To...
What Type of Disability Attorney is best for you?
Social Security Disability is a special area of practice. Attorneys who are well-versed in Social Security Disability law often have a large volume of social security disability clients. While a large-volume, specialized practice can be beneficial for clients because attorneys in this area are familiar with the procedures relating to the Social Security Disability process, the human touch and special…
Social Security Disability: How Current is Current
Effective April 27, 2020, the Social Security Administration will no longer take into account a Claimant’s ability to effectively communicate in English when making a Social Security Disability determination. The original rules from 1978 were premised on the assumption that ‘‘it may be difficult for someone who does not speak and understand English to do a job, regardless of the…
Workers’ Compensation and Notice
As we draft blogs for our website, our attorneys attempt to identify practical, real life issues, that our clients are experiencing so that we can help others who may find themselves in similar situations. Within recent weeks, I have had the opportunity to meet...
Step Two of the Sequential Evaluation
Step Two (for Step One see previous blog) The Social Security Administration evaluates claims using a Five-Step Sequential Evaluation. The first step is – are you, the Claimant, substantially gainfully employed or are you unable to work at what we the Social Security...