Making the decision to apply for Social Security disability benefits is not an easy one. You have to consider the length of the process and come to terms with the fact that you just can’t physically or mentally work on a full-time basis anymore. For many people that is a
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals recently came out with a decision clarifying the term “hearing.” This stems from a case where an individual filed for disability benefits. She was denied at the reconsideration stage and given 60 days to appeal the denial, requesting a hearing in front of an
July has been declared bladder cancer awareness month in Florida. Did you know that Florida has the third-highest incidence of bladder cancer in the US? An estimated 74,690 adults will be diagnosed with bladder cancer in the United States. And approximately 15,580 individuals will pass away from this disease. For
In the midst of several local Social Security Administration (SSA) offices being closed down throughout the nation, West Palm Beach, Fla. is no exception. Recently the West Palm Beach office was facing criticism about the office being closed and claimants needing to drive to other offices, such as Delray Beach,
Starting in 2010, Congress named June 27th PTSD awareness day. Since then, during the month of June, everyone is encouraged to raise public awareness of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). PTSD is a type of anxiety disorder. It may develop after individual experiences one or more traumatic events, including sexual assault,
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects employees with disabilities from being discriminated against in the workplace. But how does the ADA fit in with Social Security disability (SSD)? The ADA considers what a reasonable accommodation to employment is. However, the Social Security Administration (SSA) focuses on whether the individual
The Social Security Administration (SSA) released its workload data for 2013. The national average for approvals at a hearing is 48 percent, down from 63 percent in 2008. So why the significant drop from 2008 to 2013? This change could be due to the rise of national Social Security disability
When one navigates the complex landscape of Social Security disability benefits, understanding the Residual Functional Capacity (RFC) becomes indispensable. RFC, a concept entrenched in legal and medical lexicons, reveals an individual’s remaining abilities, especially after grappling with a medical condition or injury. As a seasoned social security disability lawyer who
Acting Commissioner Carolyn Colvin of the Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced the establishment of a centralized fraud prevention unit in New York City. This unit will identify potential fraud trends in disability cases nationwide. The unit was created in response to the recent indictments in Puerto Rico and New
Every day millions of Americans living with autism face significant struggles that many of us know nothing about. The month of April is designated to increasing understanding and knowledge about autism and improving the lives of individuals who are living with the disorder. Autism is the fastest-growing developmental disorder in
