When Rheumatoid Arthritis Becomes a Disability
Arthritis is a term used to describe a medical condition where a person’s joints are inflamed. Inflamed joints cause stiffness, soreness and swelling. One type of [ more ...]
Disability Benefits
Can I Purchase a Car While on Supplemental Security Income (SSI)?
Many people who are disabled and collect Supplemental Security Income (SSI) maintain the ability to drive, despite their conditions. At some point, the person with [ more ...]
Consistency is Key for Social Security Disability Cases
Social Security Disability cases often come down to one thing; does the judge believe you are disabled? One of the ways the judge will determine this is to ensure that your [ more ...]
Don’t Forget to Switch from SSI Benefits to Disabled Adult Child Benefits
Because of a disability, a person receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) may not have worked long enough to qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) [ more ...]
Can Stay-at-Home Parents Qualify for Social Security Disability Benefits?
Attorney Sheri R. Abrams answers the question, “Can Stay-at-Home Parents Qualify for Social Security Disability Benefits?” Social Security Disability [ more ...]
What You Post Online Matters When Applying for Social Security Disability says Virginia Social Security Disability Lawyer
The Administrative Law Judges (ALJ) have started to actively Google people to find out information about them when considering Social Security case. As a Virginia Social [ more ...]
Were Your Social Security Disability Benefits Denied? Don’t Make One of the 3 Most Common Mistakes!
Was your application for Social Security Disability benefits denied? You are not alone. About 80% of all applications for Social Security Disability benefits are denied. [ more ...]
Fairfax Disability Lawyer: Obtaining Social Security Disability benefits after an Alzheimer’s Disease Diagnosis
Alzheimer’s Disease is a terrifying diagnosis. As a Fairfax disability lawyer, I’ve worked with many Virginia residents who’ve heard those words from their doctor and [ more ...]
Have You Been Denied for SSDI in Virginia? Don’t Panic!
Approximately 80% of applications for Social Security Disability benefits are initially denied. If you fall into this category, don’t worry! Being denied SSDI in Virginia [ more ...]
Why Does Social Security Say That I Am No Longer Eligible for Disability Benefits?
When you are working, you have FICA tax withheld from your wages. You also earn one Social Security credit for each quarter in which you earn a certain amount of wages. [ more ...]
Virginia Social Security Disability Lawyer Reveals 7 Common Reasons Why Social Security Disability Benefits Are Denied
If you have been severely injured or are very ill, you may find it impossible to continue working. If you are in this position, you may be eligible to receive Social Security [ more ...]
Virginia Disability Attorney: Lack of Treatment is the Major Cause of Social Security Disability Benefit Denial
If a claimant is not seeking regular medical treatment for their physical or mental impairment, the lack of medical records to support their claim can result in their claim [ more ...]
Social Security Disability Benefits for Wounded Veterans
Disability benefits for wounded veterans are available from the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Veteran’s Administration (VA). These are two separate federal [ more ...]
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