North Carolina disability lawyers

Before applying for any disability program, you must complete a Social Security Disability Application. Most Social Security Disability claimants applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) prefer to work with an attorney. But some Social Security Disability attorneys do not file initial applications for claimants. Can a Disability Lawyer Help […]

Spinal stenosis is one of the most common medical diagnoses associated with approved Social Security Disability claims. Spinal stenosis is common among individuals suffering from degenerative disc disease. Depending on the severity of the illness, this medical condition makes makes working and performing physical tasks very difficult. If you are living with spinal stenosis, read […]

Both the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) offer disability benefits for individuals with severe medical impairments. However, the criteria for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits is different than the criteria for Veteran’s benefits. In this post, we’ll briefly review how the programs differ […]

One of the most common medical conditions approved for Social Security Disability benefits is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). If you suffer from PTSD and are applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, it’s important to stay informed so you know what to expect. What is PTSD? Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is […]

When claimants receive a request for a Social Security Disability consultative exam, many do not know what to expect or how to prepare. Claimants applying for both the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs may need to take a Social Security Disability consultative exam. And, while receiving the request may […]

A few weeks after you file your application for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), you’ll find a “Work History Report” in your mailbox. This Work History Report, sent by Determination Services (DDS), is typically due within 10 days of receipt. And, it is one of the most important documents you’ll complete during your process of […]

Many people don’t know that Social Security Disability benefits include Medicare and Medicaid health insurance programs. This means that disabled claimants suffering from serious, ongoing medical problems gain access to health insurance in addition to their ongoing monthly disability payments. Medicare or Medicaid? As we’ve mentioned in previous posts, there are two Social Security Disability […]

While many of us live and work with minor arthritis, individuals receiving Social Security Disability benefits typically suffer from more serious forms of the disease. In fact, severe arthritis is one of the most common medical conditions noted among individuals receiving disability benefits. How the SSA Categorizes Arthritis The Social Security Administration (SSA) includes arthritis […]

We fully appreciate the irony of a Social Security Disability lawyer writing about firing a Social Security Disability lawyer. Still, given the lengthy duration of the Social Security Disability process, we think it’s important for claimants to work with a disability lawyer they trust.  In over a decade of practice representing claimants applying for Social […]

The Social Security Administration (SSA) captures comprehensive data on disability claims, including the most common medical conditions associated with approved disability claims. Knowing which medical conditions are commonly approved is a helpful way to determine if you have a legitimate claim.  Before we begin, we’d like to remind you that there are many reasons a […]