Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a painful gastrointestinal disorder that affects your intestinal tract. Out of the 40 million Americans who suffer from this disorder, at least 80% suffer from mild to moderate IBS that can be controlled through dietary changes, exercise and stress management. Others, however, suffer from a severe form of the disorder […]
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Can You Get Social Security Disability After a Stroke?
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 […]
Anemia and Disability Benefits in Charlotte, North Carolina
We all need a healthy red blood cell count to properly function in our daily lives. But some individuals who regularly suffer from low red blood cell counts live with a condition called Anemia. While it is possible for some to work and perform daily activities with this disorder, others cannot. Individuals with a low […]
Psoriasis and Disability Benefits: How To Get Approved
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 […]
Lupus and Disability Benefits: Getting Approved
Lupus is a common but often misdiagnosed disease. Similar to other autoimmune diseases, lupus can be difficult to diagnose due to its episodic nature and symptoms that overlap with other diseases. For these reasons, individuals living with lupus commonly experience difficulties when filing for Social Security Disability benefits. In addition to providing treatment records from […]
How Many Hours Can You Work on Disability?
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 […]
Collins Price, PLLC Celebrates Ten Year Anniversary in Winston-Salem
Winston-Salem, N.C. (July 28th, 2022) – Brad Collins and Andrew Price, founders of Winston-Salem Social Security Disability law firm Collins Price, PLLC, announced the firm will celebrate a decade in business this month. Attorneys Collins and Price are experienced Winston-Salem Disability lawyers who first met as law students at Wake Forest University’s School of Law and […]
How to Win a Social Security Disability Federal Court Appeal
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 […]
Can You Collect SSDI and Long Term Disability Insurance?
Individuals applying for or receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits often ask about the consequences of receiving SSDI and long-term disability benefits concurrently. While long-term disability and other financial benefits may impact the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program, SSDI benefits don’t have similar limitations. Can You Collect SSDI and Long Term Disability Insurance? The […]
Seeking Social Security Disability For Schizophrenia
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 […]