A Social Security disability hearing can be stressful, since you've waited so long to have a judge hear your case, and you have no idea whether you'll win your disability claim. Some people have to wait an entire year before receiving their day. Over half of all appeals are won at the hearing stage of the claims process, [...]
Yes, technically, you can receive Social Security disability benefits and other forms of government benefits at the same time. However, it is vital that you understand how these different programs interact with each other so that you do not hinder your disability claim. Unemployment benefits are a great resource for out of work Americans. But, collecting [...]
Knowing how to answer questions on disability forms can mean the difference between receiving Social Security benefits and having your disability claim denied. The questions may seem ordinary or unimportant, but Social Security often draws conclusions about your disability based on your answers. For example, if you write that one of your hobbies is knitting [...]
When determining whether you truly have a disability that prevents you from working, Social Security will use the residual functional capacity (RFC) assessment form to ascertain what activities and tasks you can still perform. In short, an RFC looks at both your abilities and limitations. For example, you may be able to stand for two hours and [...]
If you experience severe migraine headaches, you may be wondering whether you can qualify for disability. The answer is yes. But it can be very difficult to obtain Social Security disability benefits. The process can be made easier with the help of a skilled disability lawyer. At Oren & Oren, we can guide you through [...]
We can all agree that Social Security disability benefits are valuable to those who are in need. Even so, navigating the rules and regulations, paperwork and expectations can be daunting at best. Worse yet, if you have taken the time to apply and were ultimately denied, it can be quite a disheartening experience. But did [...]
If your application for disability benefits is denied, don’t lose hope. Appeal it. Learn how to start a disability appeal. Your application for Social Security disability or Supplemental Security Income benefits was denied by Social Security Administration examiners who have a reputation for rejecting more claims than they accept. In fact, according to the Social Security Disability [...]
After an initial attempt to qualify for Social Security or disability has been denied, disability appeal lawyers can help. With widespread concerns about the long-term solvency of the program, the U.S. government has become much more cautious about allowing people onto the program. The majority of those who apply for SSD are denied on the first attempt. [...]
If you have a Social Security disability hearing coming up, you're probably feeling pretty nervous. What happens next? What can you do to improve your chances of obtaining an approval? By now, you've likely been through a lot with the Social Security Administration. At Oren & Oren, we can help you prepare for your hearing, as [...]
Only a third of applicants are approved for disability on their first application; the other two-thirds have their disability claim denied. That isn’t, however, a reason to give up. Often, these applications were denied due to lack of evidence and not because they were bad claims. A Bakersfield disability benefits attorney can help you get [...]
