Social Security Disability

It can be difficult to qualify for Social Security Disability benefits. But, most successful disability claims have one thing in common: solid medical evidence.   As a reminder, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is reserved for people with serious and persistent medical conditions. These problems must prevent them from working. In most cases, claimants go through a process […]

If you are applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, you’ll need to start by filing an initial application.  To make the process a bit easier on you, we’ve put together this blog post so you can be prepared for what comes next. Step One: Set Up An Appointment Call your local Social Security office […]

It’s no surprise that most Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claims are denied at the first stage of the process. In fact, most Social Security disability claims go through multiple stages with opportunities for claimants to appeal along the way. As a refresher, let’s revisit the Social Security disability appeals process further below. Disability Appeals […]

Individuals participating in the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) programs may be eligible for a second social security stimulus check. November 21 was the deadline to request a stimulus check this year. But, there may be a second stimulus package in 2021 if negotiations resume in Washington. If you’d like […]

Surveys show that claimants who hire Social Security disability lawyers are more likely to win their claim than if they file alone or with a disability advocate. Before making the decision, it’s a good idea to understand how much it will cost to hire a disability lawyer. Important Definitions Social Security disability lawyers work on […]

The Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Programs require strong medical evidence before approving a disability claim. This medical evidence is often pulled from medical treatment records gathered from your various treating physicians. If you’re working with a good disability lawyer, they will help you gather and organize your medical evidence. […]

We won’t sugarcoat it. Applying for disability benefits through SSDI and SSI can be a process that takes anywhere from 3 months to over 2 years. The disability application and appeal processes are time-consuming and complicated. It’s important to set your expectations accordingly and to have a plan for the wait. It’s no surprise that […]

In our practice as North Carolina Disability Laywers, we are often asked: “What is considered a disability?” Although we have answered that question before on this blog , we thought we’d revisit it since it’s asked frequently. We’ll start as we always do with Social Security’s definition of a disability: “The definition of disability under Social […]

The Covid-19 pandemic has affected all of us in significant ways. Some have lost loved ones and others are still fighting to recover from the long-term damage caused by the disease. If you were hospitalized with Covid-19 and suffered severe and long-term symptoms, Social Security could consider you disabled in 2021. To know for sure, […]