According to the most recent reports of the Social Security Administration, those waiting to have their denied claims for Social Security disability benefits reviewed by and administrative law judge has reached 1 million. The average wait time for these appeals is two...
Employee And Union Rights
Employee And Union Rights
Social Security Disability
What can an attorney do to speed up my disability appeal?
Many Detroit residents, particularly those who are either applying for disability or thinking about doing so, have probably heard the news about notoriously long waiting times should they need to take an appeal of their application for disability to an Administrative...
If I get hurt at work, can I get Social Security disability?
Many people in Detroit, Michigan, get hurt at work. Unfortunately, too many of these injuries end in a worker being disabled and unable to earn an income. When this happens, a worker has options. For instance, Michigan, like other states, has a workers' compensation...
Social Security disability and compassionate allowances
Individuals who suffer from a disabling injury or illness may be able to recover Social Security disability benefits to help them cover their medical expenses and lost wages. This is no small thing, as treating a disabling condition can be quite expensive, and it...
Social Security disability for hearing loss
Suffering a disabling injury or illness can be a difficult thing to cope with for an individual. He or she may be rendered unable to perform the activities he or she once loved, and even conducting day-to-day business, like grocery shopping, visiting family and going...
Increasing Your Odds
While securing social security disability benefits is often a difficult task, there are ways to increase your chances of success. 1. Apply, Appeal Early and Appeal Often. Most people are denied at the initial level. Appeal timely (60 days). Remember, there are many...
What is the SSD Ticket to Work program?
Social Security disability benefits provide a financial lifeline to those who are unable to work on account of their medical condition. For many Americans, these benefits last years, even decades, ensuring they have the stability they need to live a normal life. Yet,...
Cerebral palsy and Social Security disability
Many Americans have suffered an injury or illness that has left them on the sideline for a period of time. Most, though, are able to recover from their condition and return to work. Others, though, suffer for a long time, and their condition's effects can dramatically...
Clearing up misconceptions about Social Security Disability
Like many areas of the law, Social Security Disability is often fraught with misconceptions. This is not surprising, because untangling all the different aspects of SSD benefits can be extremely confusing. If a resident of Michigan is suffering from a condition that...
Providing thorough evidence for denied SSDI claims
After applying for Social Security Disability benefits it is not unusual for applicants to initially have their claim denied. A claim may be denied for a variety of reasons, but it's important for disabled applicants not to give up in trying to obtain the benefits to...