NEWS & VIEWS

Initial Level There are multiple steps in the SSDI/SSI application process. When you submit your initial application to the Social Security Administration (SSA), your claim is “developed” by an SSA employee known as an “adjudicator.” It is the adjudicators responsibility to request your medical records, send you the necessary paperwork, and request further medical exams… Read more

The “alphabet soup” of Social Security can be confusing. Social Security Disability (SSD) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are the two disability programs administered by the federal government. It is common for people to use the names or abbreviations of these programs interchangeably, however they are both very different. An individual can be eligible for… Read more

As an injured worker, you are entitled to receive payment of reasonable medical expenses as well as wage-loss benefits. In order to receive compensation, you must notify your employer within 120 days of the injury. However, if you wait too long after the injury occurred to, you run the risk of having the claim denied…. Read more

“Can you get pain and suffering with workers compensation?” This is a common question we hear from our clients, and it is a good question to ask because, ultimately, it determines what type of compensation you can receive. The short answer is no, there are only three types of benefits you can receive from the… Read more

Preparing for a hearing can be nerve-racking, particularly when you’ve been waiting nearly two years and aren’t quite sure what to expect. While we can’t control everything you might be nervous about, our hope is that this article will give you some insight into the process and make you feel more prepared going into your… Read more