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Read carefully: vision loss can result in disability
January is National Soup Month, as well as National Oatmeal Month, National Hobby Month and National Slow Cooking Month. While those lighthearted observations might appeal to many of our North Carolina Law Blog readers, January takes a turn for the serious with a month-long effort to improve glaucoma awareness. You…
In Charlotte, people wait 660 days for an SSDI hearing
Back injuries, heart disease, hearing loss, depression, Parkinson’s, cancer, HIV, rheumatoid arthritis, liver disease and asthma. Those are simply some of the debilitating conditions that can qualify a person for Social Security Disability benefits. No matter which condition is preventing you from working, there is something out there preventing you from…
Social Security and VA team up to speed disability claims
With the drama and chaos of a presidential election dominating the news for months, a number of significant stories got little notice or were ignored entirely by the Charlotte media. With the votes counted and results announced, it is time to examine stories that were buried, including the good news…
Don’t give up hope if your disability claim is denied
Was your claim for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) denied? This isn’t the time to give up, although many people do. Instead, you have the right to appeal this decision and ask for a second look at your case. After your disability claim is denied,…
What are the steps in the Social Security Disability process?
When you are just starting the process of applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), it can be overwhelming. It can be difficult to know how to start – as well as anticipate how long the approval process will take. Knowledge of the steps involved with applying for SSDI will…
Can you work part time and still obtain disability benefits?
For many people, having a disability can be an isolating experience. In many cases, they may want to work part-time to get out of the house, keep busy or supplement their disability income. Is it possible for those who are able to do so to work part time and still…
How to qualify for SSDI when you have fibromyalgia
Those who have fibromyalgia are all too familiar with the symptoms, including widespread chronic pain, muscle spasms, stiffness, overwhelming fatigue, sleep problems and difficulty with memory or concentration. They also know all too well how these symptoms can interfere with employment. Unfortunately, a diagnosis of fibromyalgia doesn’t automatically qualify you for Social…
Mental illness and SSDI: Do you qualify?
All too often, people with mental disorders do not think that they will qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). This could not be further from the truth. In fact, according to the Social Security Administration (SSA), of the approximately 9 million individuals who receive SSDI benefits, more than a…
Dealing with disability benefit delays
There are numerous frustrations confronting people who are seeking disability benefits from the government, from the demands of providing medical evidence to figuring out where to look for answers to your questions. And as an added frustration, the Social Security disability system is notoriously slow-moving when it comes to reviewing…
An Unrepresented Individual Before The Administrative Law Judge
If a person does not have an attorney, the Administrative Law Judge has a duty to adequately develop the record. However, it is not a good idea to leave this vitally important function up to the Judge. Rather, a competent attorney can initiate the kind of contact with treating physicians…
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