Does your child have trouble interacting with and relating to others? How do I prove that my child is disabled?
The third area that the Social Security Administration considers when evaluating whether a child is disabled involves their ability to interact and relate to others. See SSR 09-5p. In my experience this is probably the second most popular domain for…
Can I get Social Security for burns? Disability Benefits and Lawyers
If you have suffered a soft tissue injury, you may be entitled to Social Security Disability Benefits (also commonly referred to as SSD, DIB, and/or SSI Benefits). The most common type of soft tissue injury is burns, but other types…
Can I get disability if my child has ADHD? How Social Security determines whether a disability is present in one of the most popular functional domains
A second area that the Social Security Administration considers when evaluating whether a child is disabled involves their ability to attend and complete tasks. See SSR 09-4p. In my opinion, this second domain is probably the most popular area for…
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Akron Legal News Features Attorney Shannon E. Sorensen
attorney Shannon E. Sorensen is featured in Akron Legal News this week. Shannon is the Lead Chair of the Disability Law Section of the Akron Bar Association. In this role, Shannon works to educate fellow attorneys and paralegals and works…
Has an arm fracture left you unable to work? Social Security DIsability Benefits after an arm injury
If you’ve suffered a fracture to your arm, you may be entitled to Social Security Disability benefits. However, the standard for receiving Social Security Disability Benefits due to an arm fracture is high and difficult to meet. Social Security first…
Can I get disability if I broke my leg? Obtaining Social Security DIsability Benefits for a fracture to your leg or pelvis
If you’ve fractured your leg and pelvis, you may be entitled to Social Security Disability benefits. Individuals who suffer a fracture to the femur, tibia, pelvis, or tarsal bones are eligible for benefits if a solid union of the fracture…
Is it possible to get disability for an amputation? Qualifying for Social Security Disability Benefits
If you are an amputee and meet the following requirements, you could be entitled to Social Security Disability Benefits: • Both of your hands have been amputated • One of your legs has been amputated at the ankle or above…
This is My Social Security Week Is It a Good Idea to Create an Account with Social Security
July 19 to 25, 2015 has been designated "My Social Security Week". This is the week Social Security is trying to encourage everyone to enroll on their website for an account. According to Social Security, you can use your account…