What is a consultative examination? Most of the time, claimants are able to provide sufficient medical evidence from their doctor, which is the "treating source." However, in some cases, the evidence that was provided by the claimant's treating source is insufficient. In situations like these, there are generally two options: the treating source is contacted

You cannot be approved for disability if you do not have the medical evidence to prove your claim.  Have you had a chance to read our latest blog yet? If you have, then you already know that non-medical evidence can be important for supporting your claim. Although it's important not to forget about non-medical evidence,

When it comes to disability applications, non-medical evidence is very important.  Most people who apply for disability believe that their medical records are all the evidence they will need to prove their disability. While medical records are certainly very important, and there's a possibility that they will be enough evidence to support your claim, chances

How long will it take for the Social Security Administration (SSA) to come up with a decision on your claim? When you apply for Social Security disability (SSD), the SSA has to thoroughly examine your application to determine your eligibility. In general, this process will take three or four months, but some people have had

It can take months to get the disability benefits you need, but what happens if you are too sick to wait? The application process for Social Security disability is a long one, and as a result of this long application process, many people have started to complain that it just takes too long to get

Well-supported claims are denied by long-term disability insurance companies every day. If you don't want to be just another denied claimant, you have to know how to deal with your long-term disability (LTD) carrier. That's why, in our last blog, our disability attorney in Louisville went over a couple of tips to help you deal

When it comes to Social Security decisions, it is not uncommon to wait months or even years.  Most Social Security decisions can be made in about three or four months, but even a small mistake can lead to big delays. If you are worried about the amount of time it takes for the SSA to

Do you know the difference between Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)? SSDI and SSI are both programs that provide cash benefits to individuals who are disabled, but that is where the comparisons stop. SSDI and SSI are wildly different, and they each have their own specific financial requirements for eligibility.

Regardless of whether you are just starting the process of applying for Social Security disability benefits or you are already receiving benefits, you need to know what could cause those benefits to stop. That's why, in our last blog, our disability attorney in Louisville went over a couple of common reasons why your benefits could

For many, being approved for Social Security disability means that they will be getting a check every month for years to come. Although this is true for most people, you should know that there are certain things that can lead to your benefits being terminating. Regardless of whether you already have Social Security disability or