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Bradford Collins, Managing Partner - Collins Price, PLLC

About Brad Collins

Born in Rocky Mount and raised in Kernersville, North Carolina, Brad attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, receiving his Bachelor of Arts from the School of Journalism and Mass Communication. He received his Juris Doctor from the Wake Forest University School of Law.

Since he began practicing law, Bradford Collins has been an advocate for individuals who have found themselves at the mercy of an ever-growing and changing legal system. As an attorney, he has helped protect victims of domestic violence, representing those without the resources many take for granted. Now, he helps hundreds of injured and disabled people in North Carolina successfully navigate the Social Security Disability process.

Can You Get Social Security Disability After a Stroke?

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Strokes are a significant and serious medical event. If you experience a stroke resulting in significant brain injury that prevents you from working, you may qualify for Social Security disability benefits.  Can You Get Social Security Disability After a Stroke? During a stroke, blood flow to the brain decreases or stops. This causes significant brain […]

Psoriasis and Disability Benefits: How To Get Approved

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More than 7.5 million people in the United States live with a skin condition known as psoriasis. The majority of people living with psoriasis experience mild discomfort. Mild symptoms often include itching, painful lesions and skin infections.  However, some people experience more severe psoriasis symptoms including debilitating joint pain and inflammation. Their symptoms may be […]

How Many Hours Can You Work on Disability?

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The Federal Social Security Disability programs fall into two categories: needs-based and work-based programs. Both the SSDI and SSI programs approve or deny claims using the same definition of disability which provides guidance as to how many hours you can work while receiving disability benefits. How Many Hours Can You Work on Disability? The Federal […]

How to Win a Social Security Disability Federal Court Appeal

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When a claimant receives a denial from Social Security’s Appeals Council, they’ve exhausted their remedies within the agency. But when a claimant disagrees with the decision, they can continue the process by filing a lawsuit against the Commissioner of Social Security in Federal Court. This is known as the Federal Court Appeal process. How Does […]

Seeking Social Security Disability For Schizophrenia

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The Social Security Administration (SSA) defines schizophrenia as a serious and chronic mental disorder that affects a person’s ability to differentiate between reality and delusion.  While the cause of this disorder is unknown, there are several treatment options available to help the more than 2.8 million Americans living with schizophrenia. Some individuals can continue working […]

When Does Social Security Disability Convert to Regular Social Security?

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Many of us don’t encounter the Social Security Administration (SSA) until we retire from work and begin collecting retirement benefits. But individuals receiving disability benefits from one of SSA’s two federal programs experience a transition in benefits as they approach retirement age. When Does Social Security Disability Convert to Regular Social Security? There are two […]

Does Diverticulitis Qualify For Disability Benefits?

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Diverticulitis is a debilitating condition that affects the colon and large intestine. While certain medications and a change in diet can alleviate the symptoms, it’s still possible for this condition to persist. If you face severe symptoms for more than 12 months after an initial diagnosis, then you might be eligible to receive Social Security […]

Does Leukemia Qualify for Social Security Disability?

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Social Security Disability’s Blue Book contains several listings related to qualifying cancers. If you’re living with leukemia, read on to learn more about whether you qualify for disability benefits.  Does Leukemia Qualify for Social Security Disability? Leukemia is a broad term for cancers of the blood cells. Leukemia is typed based on the type of […]

Stimulus Checks for Those on Social Security and Disability

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In March of 2020, Congress passed a $2.2 trillion economic recovery package. This included stimulus checks for those on Social Security and disability benefits. Then in 2021, Congress passed a second economic recovery package. Most Americans received at least one of the three rounds of stimulus payments.  2020 and 2021 Stimulus Payments In late spring […]