What Can I Use SSI Money For
March 24, 2023
A Brief Overview of SSI Benefits and Spending If you are receiving SSI (Supplementary Security Income) benefits, it is important to know the income, resources,
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9 Signs That You Lost or Won Your Disability Hearing
March 17, 2023
At the SSDI hearing, most administrative law judges do not tell disability claimants or their attorney representatives whether the case is approved or denied. This article discusses some of the common positive signs that a hearing went well, as well as signs that a hearing went poorly.
Slowdowns at local Social Security Offices
December 21, 2021
At the LaPorte Law firm, our attorneys and staff regularly interact with the local Social Security offices located throughout Northern California and Hawaii. This experience has allowed us to understand the slowdowns the Social Security Administration has experienced during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Can You Qualify for Disability Benefits With Diabetes
August 25, 2021
Diabetes mellitus is a group of disorders that causes elevated blood sugar levels in the body. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 10.5% of the US population has diabetes.
The seriousness of diabetes
Diabetes is a very serious disease that can lead to severe complications.
Ready or not: 2017 is here. What can Social Security beneficiaries expect in the new year?
January 4, 2017
The slight increase in the amount of Social Security disability and retirement checks is not the only change in 2017 for Social Security beneficiaries. These
THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF DISTINGUISHED COUNSEL
May 4, 2016
Press Release Terry LaPorte, of LaPorte Law Firm, has been selected to the 2016 list as a member of the Nation’s Top One Percent by
SSA Amends Medical Rules for Evaluating Cancer in Children and Adults
June 23, 2015
The Social Security Administration has recently implemented changes in their Medical Listings for the child and adult listings formally “Malignant Neoplastic Diseases”, now simplified to
How to Improve Your Chances of Winning Your Disability Claim
April 15, 2015
After you apply for disability benefits, or file your appeal of a denial of benefits, what are the best ways to improve your chances of
Some Basic Facts About Social Security Disability
April 10, 2015
Disabled workers and their dependents account for 16% of total Social Security benefits paid in December 2013. About 90 percent of workers age 21-64 in
FAQs: Disability Benefits for Wounded Warriors
April 10, 2015
Are Disabled Military Service Members Eligible for Social Security Disability Benefits While on Active Duty? Members of the military are entitled to Social Security disability