The Importance of Age in a Social Security Disability Claim

The Importance of Age in a Social Security Disability Claim

“Adult” or “Child” -To begin with, an individual under the age of 18 is considered a child for purposes of analyzing the propriety of the disabling impairment and the requisite criteria used to establish eligibility for disability benefits. In this, a “child” has different evaluation criteria under many categories as compared to a claimant over […]

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 How Do I Receive My Social Security Payments?

How Do I Receive My Social Security Payments?

After you’ve gotten your application approved for social security, there’s still the manner of getting paid. You may have questions on what you can expect from your social security payments. Here are some of the common questions and their answers to help. How You Can Expect Your Payments Social Security payments are no longer allowed […]

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 How Disability Is Defined By The SSA

How Disability Is Defined By The SSA

Applying for Social Security Disability Benefits in North Carolina can be a very confusing process. One of the things that are most complicated is the conflicting versions and definitions of what qualifies as a disability. In many cases, a person will believe themselves to be disabled, and their doctor may also describe them as disabled, […]

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 How a Lawyer can Assist With Getting the Social Security Disability Insurance you Deserve

How a Lawyer can Assist With Getting the Social Security Disability Insurance you Deserve

Whether you’re of retirement age or younger, a disability can strike you without warning.  Not only is the disability disconcerting, but so are the seemingly endless hoops an applicant must jump through when applying for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits (SSDIB). Instead of attempting to navigate the maze of qualifications, definitions, and requirements by yourself, […]

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 Hiring an SSDI Lawyer – Some Questions & Answers

Hiring an SSDI Lawyer – Some Questions & Answers

When it comes to hiring legal representation, it’s natural to have some questions. Legal counsel can be a big investment, but it’s often critical in ensuring the outcome you want and need. Getting Social Security disability benefits can often be much more difficult than many people assume, which is why it can be necessary to […]

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 Health Conditions and Disability Benefits

Health Conditions and Disability Benefits

Knowing the One Year Threshold The analysis of the different types of disabling health conditions and the application process for Social Security begins with the length of time the condition is expected to disable the applicant. The threshold level is that the disabling health condition must persist for at least one year. What Type of […]

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