With only 30% of Social Security disability claims approved each year, it’s difficult to secure an approval on your claim. Hiring an experienced disability attorney to manage your claim and advocate on your behalf improves your chances of a favorable outcome. Does Arthritis Qualify For Disability? Certain types of arthritis can result in a favorable […]
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Charlotte, NC Attorneys and Disability Benefits for Bipolar
If you have been living with bipolar disorder, you know how difficult daily life can be. Holding down a full-time job can feel impossible, even when on proper medication. The symptoms of bipolar disorder can be varied and inconsistent, which further complicate things. Among other conditions, bipolar is associated with: Fortunately, the Social Security Administration […]
Will Disability Benefits Increase in 2023?
The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced an increase in Social Security Disability benefits for 2023. With this announcement, the SSA notes the increase applies to both the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs. SSI Disability Increase 2023 Federal law requires the SSA to evaluate benefits each year and make […]
Can You Get Disability for Cancer?
Approximately 39.5% of men and women receive a cancer diagnosis during their lifetime. Those living with cancer may suffer from varying degrees of disability. This disability may occur as a result of their primary diagnosis or as a result of their prescribed treatments. The Social Security Administration (SSA) recognizes many types of cancers in their book of disabling […]
Signs You Won Your SSDI Hearing
As disability lawyers in Winston-Salem, NC, we work with many claimants seeking SSDI benefits who present at hearing. Few claims resolve at the early stages of the process. That’s why it’s important to understand and recognize the signs of a good SSDI hearing. Remember, the content provided below is for guidance only and does not […]
Vertigo & Disability Benefits – Collins Price
Vertigo causes an individual to feel that the world is spinning around them. In reality, they’re sitting or standing still. Episodes of vertigo can last from a few minutes to several hours. In some cases, they can even continue for days. Severe vertigo significantly affects an individual’s ability to function. If you’re living with severe […]
Gout And Disability Benefits – Collins Price
Gout is a form of painful inflammatory arthritis that, when severe, can make it difficult and in some cases, impossible to work. Can you get Social Security disability for gout? Unfortunately, gout is not one of the conditions that automatically qualifies for disability benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA). However, severe cases may still […]
2023 Social Security Disability Benefits Pay Chart, Explained by a Winston-Salem Disability Lawyer
As a Winston-Salem disability lawer, Attorney Brad Collins answers a lot of questions about the Social Security Disability Benefits Pay Chart. Last year, due to historic cost-of-living increases, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced the largest increase to monthly benefit payments in 40 years. This year with inflation persisting, Social Security announced the new cost-of-living […]
Seeking Disability for Borderline Personality Disorder
Are you seeking disability for Borderline Personality Disorder? If you suffer from borderline personality disorder (BPD), and this disorder interferes with your ability to work, you may qualify for disability benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA). Borderline Personality Disorder, What Is It? Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a form of mental illness characterized by […]
Social Security Disability for Anxiety – Charlotte Attorneys
Most of us feel anxiety from time to time as we respond to stress from life’s unexpected events and challenges. As a rule, we find ways to cope with these situations and continue our normal daily activities. For someone suffering from an anxiety disorder, stress is not a passing, temporary thing. It is something they […]