Social Security Disability Blog

June 08, 2021

Why do I need to see a specialist? I see my primary doctor all the time!

You don’t have to see a specialist, but many times it will assist you with your…

June 01, 2021

Social Security Disability and Social Security Retirement

I often hear the following during a phone call. I have retired early and applied for…

May 31, 2021

Can I apply for social security disability even if I am receiving short term disability benefits?

I receive many phone calls asking if it is possible to apply for social security disability…

May 22, 2021

Bipolar Disorder and Social Security Disability

Bipolar Disorder is a mental disorder characterized by periods of elevated mood and periods of depression. …

May 20, 2021

Anxiety and Social Security Disability

Many people in today’s society suffer from anxiety. Not everyone with anxiety is qualified for social…

May 15, 2021

Migraine Headaches and Social Security Disability

A migraine headache can be very painful. It can cause intense throbbing or a pulsing sensation…

April 30, 2021

Lupus and Social Security Disability

I’m seeing more and more people whom have been diagnosed with lupus, both young and old. …

April 17, 2021

Seizures and Social Security Disability

I have many clients asking me if they qualify for social security disability if they have…

April 12, 2021

Neck Injuries, Herniated Discs- Social Security Disability

I often see clients with neck problems. The diagnosis could be herniated discs, disc bulges or…

April 02, 2021

COPD And Social Security Disability

What is COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)? It’s a progressive disease that makes it difficult to…

March 25, 2021

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Social Security Disability

What is Multiple Sclerosis? According to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society “Multiple sclerosis (MS) involves an…

March 01, 2021

Crohn’s Disease and Social Security Disability

What is Crohn’s Disease? It is an inflammatory bowel disease that causes inflammation of the lining…

February 28, 2021

Fibromyalgia and Social Security Disability

Fibromyalgia is a medical condition which causes chronic widespread pain and a heightened and painful response to pressure. It may…

February 16, 2021

Back Problems and Social Security Disability

The number one disability I see is an individual with a back problem. The diagnosis could…

February 04, 2021

Diabetes and Social Security Disability

Many people call me and ask me if they have a disability case due to their…

January 29, 2021

Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Social Security Disability

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): What is IBS? IBS is a functional disorder of the gut. The symptoms…

January 18, 2021

Autoimmune Diseases and Social Security Disability

Members of my family have been diagnosed with an autoimmune disease. Many of my clients also…

January 07, 2021

I’m Depressed- Can I get Social Security Disability for Depression?

I get many clients coming to me asking if they can get social security disability benefits…

January 01, 2021

Is a Social Security Disability Hearing a Court Proceeding?

People often wonder about whether a social security disability hearing is like a Court trial. There…

December 10, 2020

Social Security Disability Application- What Do I need?

I have included in this blog post a detailed list of necessary information and documents that…