A knowledgeable Social Security disability attorney will greatly increase a disabled individual’s chances of his or her claim for benefits being approved. In some cases, a claim can be won by individuals representing themselves but the likelihood of success decreases…
In the course of a Social Security Disability claim, inconsistencies in oral, written and recorded statements will likely lead the administrative law judge to question the credibility of the person seeking disability benefits. If the applicant’s credibility is in doubt,…
When it comes to obtaining Social Security Disability benefits, individuals must have a qualifying disability, illness, or condition. The Social Security Administration identifies several heart conditions under the cardiovascular system category that may allow those suffering from the specified diseases to…
When your Social Security Disability benefits claim goes before a judge for review, one of the most important things you can do to ensure that you receive Disability benefits is bring along a witness who has known you for an…
If you are applying for Social Security Disability benefits and do not want to risk losing the benefits to which you are entitled, you should avoid using illegal drugs and alcohol. If the use of illegal drugs and alcohol is…
You might think that the Social Security Disability claims process simply involves filling out paperwork – lots and lots of paperwork, waiting for it to move through the system, and collecting your check. We’ve come to expect that dealing with a…
When your Social Security Disability claim is denied, you may experience emotions such as shock, confusion and/or devastated. Your initial reaction may be to throw the written denial in the trash and ignore the entire situation. This is time, however,…
Waiting longer than necessary to apply for Social Security Disability benefits could result in you losing valuable benefits to which you are entitled. Because Disability benefits are retroactively recoverable for only a 12-month period prior to submitting an application, delays…
The Philadelphia Social Security Disability attorney, Mike Silver, Esquire, of Silver & Silver has over 30 years experience helping disabled individuals obtain the disability benefits to which they are entitled. Although the Social Security Disability process can be complex and…
Most people assume they will be physically able to work until they qualify for retirement benefits. They never consider that a disability might prevent them from earning an income. In fact, the Council for Disability Awareness reports that 60 percent…