Finding a Disability Lawyer: A North Carolina Guide

Finding a Disability Lawyer: A North Carolina Guide

According to the Social Security Administration (SSA), disability is the inability to participate in or perform entry-level, full-time work due to a medical condition over a 12 month period – that is, it has lasted or may last that long. The medical condition could also be terminal (resulting in death). Unfortunately, not everyone has an easy time working with the SSA. […]

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 Student Loans and Disability Benefits

Student Loans and Disability Benefits

Student loans can be one of the more worrisome obstacles you will have to deal with in your life. For those who suffer from disabilities, or find themselves suddenly stricken by one, this obstacle becomes even more daunting. Thankfully, there are options for those looking to have their student loans decreased/dismissed due to the effect […]

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 Disability Benefits in North Carolina and Ongoing Eligibility

Disability Benefits in North Carolina and Ongoing Eligibility

After going through the tedious application process for Social Security disability benefits in North Carolina, the successful claimant will receive a letter from Social Security informing you that your application is approved, as well as the amount of your monthly benefit. The monthly disability benefit is based on an applicant’s average lifetime earnings for a […]

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 Why Hire a Social Security Disability Lawyer?

Why Hire a Social Security Disability Lawyer?

Filing for Social Security Disability can be a difficult and tricky process. Even when all of your information is in order and submitted on time, the fact is that a majority of people are turned down for benefits the first time. If you’re looking for help to make this affair easier and more successful, you […]

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 Does My Mental Illness Qualify for Social Security?

Does My Mental Illness Qualify for Social Security?

If you think you suffer from a mental illness that qualifies you for Social Security Disability (SSDI) benefits, then you owe it to yourself to apply for benefits. Be aware, though: trying to prove mental illness is often an uphill battle and is a LOT more difficult than a physical impairment. This is due to a […]

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 Getting SSI For Migraines in North Carolina

Getting SSI For Migraines in North Carolina

According to the Migraine Research Foundation, 18% of women or 6% of men suffer migraines. Out of these sufferers, 90% can’t perform their job duties during an attack, and sometimes even hours or days after an intense migraine. If you are someone who experiences this 6th most disabling illness in the world, you may have a […]

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 Hiring an Experienced Disability Lawyer

Hiring an Experienced Disability Lawyer

Many people in the United States file for disability benefits every year. Unfortunately, many people who are honestly disabled have to fight tooth and nail to get the benefits that they deserve. Whether you suffer from a physical disability due to work-related injuries, or a mental health condition that keeps you from being substantially gainfully […]

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