On behalf of Robert D. Paulbeck, Attorney at Law | Feb 27, 2020 | Social Security Disability
If you have a disability that prevents you from working or causes a lot of missed work, then you probably need to find a way to supplement your income. Many programs can help with short-term disabilities, but if you expect that your situation will last for a year or...
On behalf of Robert D. Paulbeck, Attorney at Law | Dec 23, 2019 | Social Security Disability
The Social Security Administration provides a range of benefits that you may be eligible for in Michigan. However, you need to check the requirements for each type of benefit to see if you qualify. The SSA has very strict requirements. If you do not meet them exactly,...
On behalf of Robert D. Paulbeck, Attorney at Law | Nov 8, 2019 | Social Security Disability
Children and adults in Michigan may experience an injury to the brachial plexus. However, brachial plexus injuries most commonly occur during birth. If your child sustained a brachial plexus injury during delivery, he or she may qualify for Social Security benefits if...
On behalf of Robert D. Paulbeck, Attorney at Law | Oct 8, 2019 | Social Security Disability
Some Americans balk at the idea of giving up work completely, and Michigan residents are no strangers to pursuing meaningful careers. When an individual suddenly requires lengthy medical treatment and is no longer able to work, he or she may view applying for Social...
On behalf of Robert D. Paulbeck, Attorney at Law | Jul 24, 2019 | Social Security Disability
The Social Security system can be very confusing to someone who has never dealt with it before. There are many different types of benefits available. It is essential that you ensure you file for the right benefit type. The best way to do that is to check eligibility...
On behalf of Robert D. Paulbeck, Attorney at Law | Jul 10, 2019 | Social Security Disability
Social Security is often thought of as a program that provides benefits to older Michigan citizens. However, it is so much more than that. It is actually multiple programs that provide a source of income for various types of Americans based on certain statuses or...
On behalf of Robert D. Paulbeck, Attorney at Law | Dec 4, 2018 | Firm News, Social Security Disability
Michigan individuals who are blind often struggle with certain things that many take for granted, such as holding regular employment. Many people who are legally blind are able to work and enjoy a certain measure of independence. However, this is not the case for...
On behalf of Robert D. Paulbeck, Attorney at Law | Oct 2, 2017 | Firm News, Social Security Disability
So many people in Michigan and across the nation are currently dealing with adverse health conditions that render them either partially or fully disabled. Perhaps you’re one of them. Whether you suffer from a particular medical condition or you are doing your...
On behalf of Robert D. Paulbeck, Attorney at Law | Aug 14, 2017 | Firm News, Social Security Disability
One of the daunting aspects of applying for Social Security Disability benefits is the time it takes.For many people, getting an answer to an initial application takes 90 days to 6 months. That’s a long time to wait for a reply that may not even be positive....
On behalf of Robert D. Paulbeck, Attorney at Law | Mar 16, 2017 | Firm News, Social Security Disability
Disability benefits are an option for individuals who are unable to work due to a qualifying medical condition, but Michigan residents may be unaware that this option also extends to individuals with certain mental conditions as well. If a mental disability or...
