Social Security Disability lawyer

Social Security Disability Income and Unemployment Insurance

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) was asked by a group of senators to examine cases in which individuals receive benefits from Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) and Unemployment Insurance (UI) simultaneously. The GAO stated that it is possible for individuals to receive SSDI and UI concurrently, but this situation could be an indication of improper payments. The Social Security Administration criticized the report, after looking at the same eight cases of individuals who received concurrent DI and UI benefits in the GAO’s examinaton. SSA considers receipt of UI as a factor, but it does not determine a claimants ability to… Learn More

Social Security Disability Claims and Secrecy

Recently, the Social Security Administration has begun keeping the name of Administrative Law Judges (ALJ) a secret until the day of the Social Security Disability hearing. The ALJ’s name is not released to the attorney, claimant or any experts. Prior to this practice, the name of the ALJ was released with the Notice of Hearing which provides the date, time, and location of the hearing. Knowing the name of the ALJ allows the claimant’s attorney to prepare the claim according to the preferences of the ALJ. All ALJ’s have different approaches to hearings and evaluating cases. Since the ALJ’s name… Learn More

Social Security Disability and Unemployment Benefits

Many Social Security Disability claimants file for Unemployment Benefits. This generally occurs when an individual is laid off from a job for poor performance. The poor performance is usually due to an underlying disability which interferes with job attendance or productivity. Applications for unemployment benefits complicate Social Security Disability claims. That is because in applying for unemployment benefits, an individual states that he/she is ready willing and able to work. This is inconsistent with a Social Security Disability Application which states that the claimant is unable to work. Generally, a disabled person cannot make both statements at the same time…. Learn More

Mental Disability and Social Security Disability Help

Many Social Security claimants are unable to work because of mental disabilities. However, currently many claimants who have mental issues have not been treated by mental health professionals. To win a Social Security Disability Claim, a disabled individual must show he or she is currently unable to work. This requires current diagnosis and treatment. Mental health treatment in the past may help a claim, but a mental disability can only be proven by current treatment with a psychologist or psychiatrist. Current treatment does not mean getting treatment a week before your Social Security Disability hearing. Treatment with a mental health… Learn More

Social Security Disability and Your Appeal

If your Social Security Disability claim is denied you have 60 days to file an Appeal. Social Security will presume you received your denial letter 5 (Five) days from the date on the denial notice. An Appeal must be tiled with Social Security. This can be done in person, by e-mail, or certified mail (returned receipt). Some people think that requesting appeal forms is filing an appeal. This is not correct. Requesting appeal forms is not filing an appeal. If your initial claim is denied you will have 60 days to file a Request for Reconsideration. Some initial denials require… Learn More

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The National Advocates organization is pleased to announce that Mr. Fred Fleming has been selected for inclusion into its Social Security Disability Law specialty, an honor given to only a select group of lawyers as recognition of their superior skills and qualifications in the field.