Effective November 19, 2012 the local Social Security District offices will all close at 3 pm until future notice. These new hours have been made to allow the claims representatives to finish there daily cases without the need to stay after hours. Starting January 2, 2013, the local offices will…
An injury to an arm or hand seem commonplace. Hunting accidents, car crashes, slip and falls are a few examples of how arms and hands can become injured. Without question, the loss of the use of a hand or in arm may serve as the basis for a disability award.…
The ability to receive Social Security Disability benefits says something about all of us: “The moral test of government is how that government treats those who are in the dawn of life, the children; those who are in the twilight of life, the elderly; and those who are in the…
One case decided by the Social Security Administration concerns individuals with disabilities who are subject to treatment that could lead to a restoration of their ability to work and whether they are required to follow their prescribed treatment plan to remain eligible for disability benefits. The Social Security Administration makes…
While many of those who receive Social Security Disability benefits are American citizens, disabled non-citizens who meet certain qualifications may be eligible for the exact same benefits. If you are a permanent resident and have paid taxes into the Social Security system for the specified number of years or a…
Section 12 of the Social Security Administration’s Listing of Impairments discusses mental disorders. One such mental disorder that falls under the heading is autism. Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects communication and social interaction skills. According to the National Institutes of Health, autism is thought to exist at birth…
According to the National Institutes of Health, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a condition that causes severe and ongoing tiredness that cannot be improved by simply resting and that does not result from another underlying disorder. The exact cause of the condition remains a mystery, but some have theorized that…
According to the National Institutes of Health, dermatitis is a general term that describes an inflammation of the skin. Under this large umbrella there are different types of dermatitis, including seborrheic dermatitis and atopic dermatitis (eczema). Although the disorder can have many causes and occur in many forms, it usually…
Many of you have heard of the term “legally blind.” While you may know vaguely that it involves severe impediments to vision, most probably do not know what actually qualifies. The reason it is called “legally blind” is because there is a statutory definition of what qualifies a person as…
If you have filed a claim with the Social Security Administration and it was denied, there are a few options for how to move forward which is why it’s critical that you be familiar with the appeals process. If you do not agree with the Administration’s decision it’s important to…