When you apply for Social Security Disability (SSDI) benefits, one of the questions the Social Security Administration (SSA) asks is whether or not you agree with your earnings statement. Many times, clients do not know what their earnings statement is, or how to get one. Today, the simplest way to obtain one is to set […]
Routine Drug Testing and Your Open Workers’ Compensation Claim
Sometimes our clients are surprised when they are drug tested during their open workers’ compensation claim, many months after the accident/injury has happened. Most injured workers fully expect and understand a drug test on the day of an accident, but some injured workers are caught off guard when they are seeing their pain management physician […]
Does A 100% VA Disability Rating Translate to Guaranteed Social Security Benefits?
Unfortunately, a 100% VA disability rating does not equate to a guaranteed disability approval. The Social Security Administration (SSA) does not use the same criteria to determine disability as the Veteran’s Administration (VA), so it is possible to have a 100% disability rating from the VA and not be considered disabled under SSA guidelines. […]
The First Steps When Someone Has Been Arrested
When a friend or loved one has been arrested, the first inclination is to call home and tell what happened or did not happen. If you want to see the best outcome for this person, do not allow him or her to explain anything about the facts of the case from the jail. Jails routinely […]
Can I Receive Social Security for Mental Disorders?
In today’s world, many American suffer from some type of mental illness. Thankfully, it is not as “taboo” as it used to be, and we have a better understanding of how important it is to receive treatment for such conditions. If you have a mental condition that is so severe that you cannot work […]