You have a disability hearing scheduled and the judge has requested a vocational expert be present. You may be wondering who this vocational expert is and what they will do. Judges have the option of requesting a vocational expert to assist them in making a determination in your claim, and
Does Social Security Disability Drug Test for Marijuana? How does smoking marijuana (A.K.A. weed, pot, cannabis, reefer, etc.) affect the strength of your claim for Social Security disability benefits? While there is currently no drug testing policy for Social Security disability (SSD) benefits, the answer to how marijuana can affect
It is no secret that the Social Security Disability Trust Fund is “running low.” There has been a lot of talks recently about the disability trust fund not being able to pay full disability benefits starting as early as 2016. What would this mean to beneficiaries? It would probably mean
It is not abnormal for most of my clients to tell me they are considering filing for bankruptcy. In fact, in most situations I expect it. The reason being you are not working, so your financial resources are most likely limited. Bankruptcy is the logical next step. I recently had
Narcolepsy is a brain disorder that involves poor control of sleep-wake cycles. People who suffer from narcolepsy experience periods of extreme daytime fatigue and sleepiness. These periods of fatigue can come on suddenly and last for a few seconds or several minutes. If you suffer from narcolepsy you may be
When applying for Social Security disability (SSD) benefits be sure to avoid the following in order to give your case a better chance of being approved: Use or abuse drugs and/or alcohol The use or abuse of drugs and/or alcohol can easily result in a denial of benefits. If your
If you are considering applying for Social Security disability benefits there are three different ways to could apply for the benefits: Submit a paper application. This can be done either by going into your local Social Security office and sitting down with a clerk to fill out the application, or
Recognizing Lung Cancer as a Leading Health Challenge Lung cancer, a predominant health threat affecting both men and women, stands as the leading cause of cancer deaths globally. This disease surpasses colon, breast, and pancreatic cancers in mortality rates, highlighting its severity. In 2014, lung cancer accounted for a significant
Unveiling Retroactive Benefits in Social Security The concept of retroactive benefits social security payments is both intriguing and essential for those looking to understand their Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) entitlements. Essentially, retroactive benefits social security payouts offer a financial lifeline for eligible beneficiaries, ensuring
Once a hearing has been requested for your Social Security disability (SSD) claim, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will give you the option to either appear via video conference for your hearing or request to have an in-person hearing. SSA has been scheduling video hearings since 2003. The benefit of
