Social Security Law

There are three hundred mental illnesses listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition. Whether one of these diagnosed mental illnesses qualifies an individual for Social Security Disability benefits depends on whether the symptoms are severe enough to seriously limit day to day life activities. Some of the most common debilitating […]

Medical evidence is the most important thing you need to win a disability claim. Your attorney’s job is to help you gather and present to the disability judge all of the evidence s/he will need to rule in your favor. But your attorney really won’t be much help unless there is actual evidence to use.

If you suffer from a heart condition that interferes with your ability to work, you may qualify for disability benefits. There are a number of heart conditions that are specifically listed by the Social Security Administration as qualifying conditions. These conditions include chronic heart failure, ischemic heart disease, recurrent arrhythmias, hypertensive heart disease, an individual

We understand that the process is frustrating, especially when you get denial letters from caseworkers who have not seemed to give your claim any real consideration. There are several stages in a disability claim. How many steps are there in a disability claim?  Did you know that there are five total levels in a disability

For aging or disabled individuals, the Social Security system is a lifeline through times of hardship, medical expenses, and even retirement. Benefits come in the form of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), each with their own eligibility requirements to keep in mind. While these requirements are straightforward on the surface,