Individuals with breast cancer may be eligible to receive disability benefits. There are three ways that Social Security approves eligibility for disability benefits. The first way, qualifying for a Compassionate Allowance, was discussed in a past blog [insert link]. The applicant may also be approved for benefits by meeting the requirements of the disability listing
An experienced disability attorney may ensure that any applicant fully takes advantage of the rules intended to help individuals obtain eligibility for disability benefits. Do you have a potential disability claim? To improve your chances of meeting all of the requirements for the allowance of a claim (and avoiding the denial of benefits), retain the
The central inquiry underlying whether an individual is disabled is his or her capacity to engage in "Substantial Gainful Activity" (SGA). For the non-blind disabled, the concept of SGA applies to Social Security (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. SGA for blind individuals does not apply to SSI. Simply, if an individual is able to
If you have a musculoskeletal impairment, i.e., some inability to walk or move that impairs your ability to perform everyday activities, such as the functions related to your job, you may have a disability that meets the criteria of the Listing of Impairments (the "Listings"), which enumerate the impairments considered severe enough to prevent an
Do you have a musculoskeletal impairment, i.e., some inability to walk or move that impairs your ability to perform everyday activities, such as the functions related to your job, you may have a disability that meets the criteria established by the Social Security Administration's (SSA) Listing of Impairments (the "Listings"). The Listing of Impairments lists
The central inquiry in determining whether an individual is disabled is if he or she can engage in "Substantial Gainful Activity" (SGA). If an individual's earnings are below the SGA threshold, he or she may receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). If you work for wages, SSA will simply examine gross income
Do you have a cardiovascular impairment that impairs your ability to perform everyday activities, such as performing the functions related to your job? You may have a disability that meets the criteria established by the Social Security Administration's Listing of Impairments (the "Listings"). The Listing of Impairments lists impairments considered severe enough to prevent an
One of the challenges of being an attorney is keeping current on changes in the law. At the Sullivan Law Office, we take great pride in the legal research skills of our attorneys. Whether it is staying focused on the changes and trends in federal or state law, the attorneys at the Sullivan Law Office
Do you have a respiratory condition that impairs your ability to perform everyday activities, such as performing the functions related to your job? You may have a disability that meets the criteria established by the Social Security Administration's Listing of Impairments (the "Listings"). The Listing of Impairments lists impairments considered severe enough to prevent an
The Social Security Act (the "Act") and Social Security Administration's ("SSA") implementing regulations provide rules for determining if an individual is "disabled" under the Act. The SSA's criteria for determining disability may differ from the criteria used in other public and private disability programs. You are disabled under the Act if you are unable to
