Author: Clauson

It may sound relatively cut and dry: you become disabled and you collect disability benefits. NC does have regulations in place that make this possible, but it is rarely this simple. Depending on your unique situation, you may face several obstacles in receiving approval regarding your benefits. Regardless of what type of disability benefits you’re […]

Let’s see if this is a situation you can identify with: you got hurt or sick, and now due to your treatment schedule and a debilitating chronic condition, you can’t go back to work. You applied for disability insurance through the Social Security Administration, but your claim was denied due to a lack of information, a […]

The most important factor in the determining process of your application to receive SSDI benefits is the evidence you provide. You will need to show that you will be unable to work for at least 12 consecutive months due to an injury or a medical condition. You will need to provide the Social Security Administration with both […]

If you haven’t heard already, applying for and receiving disability benefits can often be a long and tedious process. Although it isn’t always the case, you should be ready to wait for a period while the Social Security Administration determines the status of your application. However, there are a few steps you can take to assist while […]

Are you looking to learn more about submitting an SSI application? North Carolina legal professionals who specialize in the area of Social Security disability benefits encourage people who are unable to work and have little to no household income to apply for SSI. If you’re curious as to whether this program would be beneficial for […]

If you have suffered an injury recently, you may be wondering if you are entitled to receive Social Security Disability (SSDI) benefits. Not every injury or condition qualifies someone to get payments. Fortunately, if your injury is serious or life-altering, there’s a good chance you will qualify. If you’re not sure, read on to find out […]

The Social Security Administration (SSA) classifies certain disorders and illnesses as affecting multiple body systems. SSA uses a listing of disabling conditions called the Blue Book. In that listing, both congenital and adult disorders affect multiple body systems. For congenital multisystem disorders, the SSA considers Non-Mosaic Down Syndrome as a disability. Roughly 98 percent of […]

Applying for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) proves long and arduous. Even more frustrating is an application denial. The rejection of Social Security disability claims in North Carolina brings discouragement and even a sense of hopelessness. While the right to appeal protects each applicant, stepping further into the unknown world […]

Living with heart disease presents many challenges. One of these challenges can be that it can become difficult and even impossible to complete tasks that you previously were able to accomplish. It can even seep into your professional life. If you suffer from heart disease that has hindered your ability to work, you may be […]

When it comes to understanding your eligibility for Social Security disability benefits, there’s one source that tells you pretty much everything you need to know: the Blue Book. Officially known as the Listing of Impairments, this guide spells out every medical condition that’s officially recognized by the Social Security Administration as a potential disability that can […]