When making a claim over a disability, it may be important to have a medical professional involved in the process. This person could be a doctor, and may even be the physician who has been treating you. But there are also cases when specific medical experts are...
Social Security Disability
Social Security benefits and long COVID
Since the beginning of the pandemic, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has kept track of both COVID-19 and long COVID cases to understand and adequately respond to the public. It remains unclear whether individuals with long COVID are eligible for benefits...
Why you need to hire an attorney for your disability hearing
If you are going to a disability hearing, you may feel nervous. You may also have a lot of questions about what you should do and what the best steps are. While some may not be certain that hiring a lawyer is right for them, the reality is that it can have many...
What if my disability progresses after my initial SSDI application?
If a disability prevents you from working, Social Security Disability benefits can help you maintain your independence. Because many disabling conditions are progressive, your condition may change after you file your initial application for benefits. In some cases,...
Don’t give up hope if your initial application gets denied
When you file for disability benefits, you are trusting that you will receive financial support that can help you maintain a good quality of life. If you receive a denial of your initial application, however, things may start to seem hopeless. Michigan disability law...
How long is the SSD appeals process?
If you cannot seek gainful employment because you have medically verified mental or physical impairments, you may be eligible for social security disability (SSD). However, SSD is only available to those who have not or will not be able to work for at least 12 months....
Social Security disability claims: Important timeframes and deadlines
For those unable to work due to a disability, applying for Social Security Disability (SSD) can be a valuable option for financial support. The application procedure can be confusing and stressful and, with so much at stake, you want to make sure you are as informed...
Can I return to work without losing my disability benefits?
Some people receiving disability benefits may want to return to work but worry about losing their benefits. There are some situations in which a person receiving benefits can return to work without losing those benefits. When can you return to work without losing your...
Does my injury qualify me for disability insurance?
If you have suffered an injury that has impaired your ability to work, you may be wondering if you qualify for disability insurance. The answer depends on several factors. What factors determine whether an injured person qualifies? Qualifying for disability insurance...
Why is it important to hire a lawyer for my disability hearing
If you meet the definition of disability established by the Social Security Administration, you may qualify for benefits through the Social Security Disability Insurance program. As part of the SSDI application or appeal process, you may have to attend an SSA hearing....