If your doctor just makes a statement that you are disabled that is generally not enough for you to qualify for Social Security Disability benefits or SSI. What happens is Social Security evaluates the medical records that the doctor writes down when you go for visits or if you’re hospitalized or if the doctor sends you for a test and they order the results of those tests, they looked at your hospital records and they try to decide whether what’s indicated in those doctors notes, hospital records or lab reports are sufficient to show that you are so physically or mentally disabled that you probably cannot work for 12months.
Why You Should Hire an Attorney Who Works on Contingency for Your Personal Injury or Social Security Disability Case When navigating a personal injury or Social Security Disability (SSD) case, the
Now more than ever, it is important to have a fast, easy and safe way to check your Social Security information. You can now apply for retirement, disability and Medicare benefits online. You can
Getting SSD or SSI for Mental Health Conditions: What Evidence Is Needed The Social Security Disability (SSD) program is a lifeline for individuals who are unable to work due to disabilities. While
When to Seek a Specialist for Medical Treatment: SSD and Personal Injury Whether you are going through the Social Security Disability process or pursuing a personal injury claim, medical treatment is
Reconsideration is the initial stage of the Social Security Disability appeals process. A claimant who receives a denial can request reconsideration. This is a request to ask the Social Security
You can still potentially receive Social Security disability benefits without ever seeing a doctor, yet, it will likely be difficult. The Social Security Administration (SSA) follows a step-by-step
The Social Security Disability Lawyers at Berger and Green represent clients who have mental or physical disabilities in claims for Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits (DIB). To be eligible
I'd like to explain the process of applying for Social Security Disability Benefits. There are several ways to apply and it's important to begin the process as soon as you realize that your condition