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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.

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 […]

Where to Find Social Security Disability Judges Approval Rates

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When preparing clients for hearing, we often spend time discussing Social Security Disability Judges approval rates. Social Security does provide guidance to Administrative Law Judges (ALJ’s) as to their rulings, but each ALJ is an individual. In their role, ALJ’s use discretion to apply Social Security’s rules and regulations. This means each ALJ may interpret […]

Signs That You Lost Your Disability Hearing

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If you’re searching online for signs that you lost your disability hearing, chances are you may be concerned about the outcome of a recent hearing. As Social Security disability lawyers, we’ve represented thousands of clients at hearing. In this post, we put our decades of experience representing disability claimants at hearing to work! Scroll down […]

The SSA Work History Report: Everything You Need to Know

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The SSA work history report is one of the most important documents you’ll complete when applying for Social Security Disability benefits. Your answers on the SSA work history report establish a record of past work. The report also sets the stage for Social Security’s disability examiners to determine your ability to perform future work.  What is the […]

How To Win a Disability Hearing for Depression

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In this blog post, we’ve compiled our best advice on how to win a disability hearing for depression. Individuals unable to work due to Major Depressive Disorder may seek out Social Security Disability benefits from the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs. Initial applications are often denied which means that […]

SSDI Hearings and Disability Judge Trick Questions

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Are you applying for Social Security Disability benefits and waiting for a disability hearing? If so, you’ll want to prepare in advance for any disability judge trick questions. If you’re working with a good disability lawyer, they can adequately prepare you for your hearing. But unrepresented claimants need to prepare independently and may not know […]

How Much Does Disability Pay for Rheumatoid Arthritis?

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If you’re living with rheumatoid arthritis and unable to work, you may consider filing for Social Security Disability benefits. There are two primary programs: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) which is work-credit based and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) which is needs-based. The amount you receive in disability benefits depends on which program(s) you qualify for. […]

Do I Need a Lawyer to Get Disability?

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When researching Social Security Disability, a disabled adult’s first question is often “do I need a lawyer to get disability?” That’s because the lion’s share of the online content and guidance about Social Security Disability programs is produced by Social Security Disability lawyers. And since disability attorneys work on a contingency-fee basis, many claimants use […]