Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) Hearing It is vitally important to get a lawyer involved in your case prior to your Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) hearing. It is much harder to win an appeal than it is to win your case…
The majority of the attorneys at Shifrin Newman Smith Inc. will be attending the Fall 2018 NOSSCR Disability Law Conference this week in San Francisco, CA. About the National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives (NOSSCR) The National Organization of…
Did you know that working part-time while disabled can sometimes help to prove your case? Often times, disability attorneys will generally characterize a Social Security claim as having to prove that their client’s health prevents them from being able to work.…
Do you meet the Criteria? If you suffer from an autoimmune disease and it prevents you from being able to work a full-time job, you may be entitled to Social Security Disability benefits and/or Supplemental Security Income. What kind of…
There are generally two different types of Social Security Disability Benefits available under the Social Security Act. One kind is called Supplemental Security Income (SSI). This type of benefit is available to individuals who are disabled and who have limited…
If you have suffered a traumatic brain injury and find yourself unable to work a full-time job as a result, you may be entitled to Social Security Disability and/or Supplemental Security Income payments. When someone suffers such an injury, Social…
As discussed elsewhere on this website, the Social Security Administration undertakes a five-step evaluation to determine whether someone is disabled under the Social Security Act. If an individual is not working too much and has a significant medical impairment they…
Treating with a doctor and other medical professionals that believe you are disabled can certainly increase your changes of being approved for Social Security Disability or Supplemental Security Income benefits. However, the fact that your doctor believes that you are…
What does it take to win? When a person has a Social Security Disability claim, they all ask the same questions. How long does it take? What are my chances? What does it take to win? These are all legitimate…
As a Social Security disability attorney, I am often asked by potential clients whether they can be awarded “partial disability.” The short answer to this is "no" when it comes to Social Security disability cases. Worker’s Compensation, Veterans Disability, and…