Over the past couple months, I have been writing about all the different disabilities Social Security covers within the context of their “listings”. As I have explained before, these are certainly not every single impairment Social Security will consider when determining if a person is disabled; however, the listings are extremely helpful to categorize and […]
When people hear the term Social Security, most people think of the elderly receiving payments after they retire. Even Social Security Disability is often associated with people that aren’t extremely young. However, this is definitely not the case. I have written a blog post in the past discussing that there is generally not a specific […]
In my last post regarding Social Security Disability, I discussed how children with a low birth weight or failure to thrive may be eligible for Disability. This listing (100.00) is essentially the one Disability in the listings that does not really apply to adults. The other categories listed are similar to their adult counterparts. They […]
I often get calls from clients saying they received a letter from Social Security and don’t know whether to respond. The simplest answer is yes. While it is always a good idea to ask your attorney what the best course of action is in any situation, doing the things Social Security requests for your Disability […]
As a Disability lawyer in Cincinnati, common phrase I tell people when we are getting ready for a Disability hearing is that Social Security court is not like “regular court” and it is not like what you see on tv. One aspect that people often think of in a civil or criminal trial is witnesses. […]
Respiratory impairments, like many others, can range from very light to extremely chronic. If you do not qualify for Disability under one of Social Security’s listings (as most people do not), the severity of your respiratory issues will be evaluated under many factors. Some questions I often discuss with clients suffering from these impairments are: […]
I always try to tell people when I am preparing them for a hearing that Social Security Disability court is not like what you see on television. It is much more calm and much less formal. So it of course begs the question: What kind of clothes are you supposed to wear to court? Well […]
When I have a Social Security Disability hearing coming up with a client, I like to prep them for the hearing a day or two before we go. It usually takes 30-45 minutes and let’s them know what its going to be like and hopefully put their minds at ease with what is to come. […]
One of the first questions I ask potential clients when they call my office is whether they have been denied Social Security Disability or are waiting for a reply. Why is that? This is the first of many different questions to determine what the next step is in proceeding with your Disability claim. Something that […]
In my practice as a Disability lawyer, by far the most frequent immune system related impairments I see are dealing with HIV and AIDS. Like cancer, HIV/AIDS are terrifying terms to hear regarding your health. However, as I say often, it isn’t so much about your diagnosis as it is about how your diagnosis is […]
