The administrative law judge could ask a vocational expert (VE) to testify at your hearing. Some administrative law judges ask a vocational expert to testify
Many medical conditions occur more frequently to workers as they age into the later part of their working years. Most people are not limited by
Did you give up on an earlier application for Social Security disability benefits after it was first denied? If the answer is yes, it may
To qualify for disability benefits, you must have a “medically determinable impairment” and your impairment must be “severe.” The purpose of this requirement is to
The Social Security Administration (SSA) uses a five-step sequential process to evaluate whether you are disabled. The process can be a little confusing to follow.
You apply for Social Security disability benefits, wait months to get a decision, and are shocked and disappointed when your claim is denied. You file
Your impairment must have lasted or be expected to last for a continuous period of 12 months for you to qualify for benefits. You don’t
The waiting time for claimants to receive a final decision on their disability appeals is reported below for the Northern California and Reno Offices of
Although the Social Security Administration has had some success in reducing their response times for disability applications and appeals, waiting periods remain burdensome for individuals
Disability attorneys often look to a claimant’s primary doctor or treating physician for a medical opinion as to the client’s impairment. This might be the
A study conducted by the Government Accountability Office found that people who hired an attorney nearly tripled their odds of success. You can be one of them.
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