We Fight To Help You Get The SSD Or SSI Benefits You Deserve – Changing Lives For The Better
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in four people in the United States has a disability of some type. A disability that prevents you from working and earning a living creates financial hardships, but the Social Security Administration has two programs that provide monthly payments for those who qualify for benefits. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and…
If you are confused about the difference between Social Security Disability (SSD) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you are in good company. Unless you or someone in your family is already receiving one of these government benefits, the two named programs seem indistinguishable. There are several significant differences between SSD and SSI: Social Security Disability is only available to workers…
Do you feel tired constantly? Do your joints ache painfully, with swelling and stiffness? Are some of your joints even becoming deformed? If so, you may suffer from rheumatoid arthritis. Anyone can get rheumatoid arthritis at any age, although it is usually more common in women, smokers, and people between the ages of 40 to 60. It is a condition…
If you live in New York, and you are disabled, you may feel overwhelmed. You may be unable to work, and you may struggle with the normal tasks of day-to-day living. You may find yourself facing mounting medical bills and an ongoing need for medical treatment, even as you are unsure where they money might come from to pay for…
In recent years, the Social Security Administration revised several important Social Security evidence rules. The impact of evidence on a disability claim cannot be overstated, so it can be helpful to understand a little bit about these rules and what impact they might have as you consider your particular case and circumstances. As you might already realize, medical evidence is…
Do you suffer from Hepatitis C? If so, you certainly aren’t alone. In fact, more than four million Americans have this condition too. If you struggle with this condition, you likely already know that those who have it can experience varying side effects, some of which are more severe and long-lasting than others. The good news about Hepatitis C is…
If you, or someone you love is afflicted with Huntington’s Disease, it is likely that this condition has significantly impacted your day-to-day life in a myriad of ways. Huntington’s Disease is a neurodegenerative disorder which affects approximately 30,000 people in the United States. If you are one of these individuals, then you are probably all too aware that this condition,…
The Centers for Disease Control estimates 30 million Americans suffer from osteoarthritis, a joint disease causing pain, stiffness and swelling. More commonly diagnosed in the spine, knees, hands and hips, osteoarthritis occurs when cartilage comprising bony joints degenerates due to wear and tear, aging or trauma. When osteoarthritis severely limits a person’s ability to walk, stand or use their hands,…
When it comes to navigating SSD hearings, the disability claimant has to be ready for anything. Sometimes they’ll be expected to answer questions, while other times the hearing may proceed without the claimant needing to say anything at all. Here are a few things to keep in mind if you are expected to speak. How Should I Talk to Officials?…
An auditory processing disorder (APD) makes it difficult for someone to process information they can hear because something interferes with the ability for the brain to “understand” signals sent by the inner ear. No known cause or standard treatment is available for APD. Some research suggests trauma, head injury or a severe middle ear infection may promote development of APD.…
