by Burke Barclay | Sep 12, 2023 | Social Security Disability
Did The Vocational Expert Testimony Cause You To Be Denied?
For the most part, the Vocational Expert (VE) at your disability hearing understands what jobs would be available in the national economy despite your physical limitations. However, sometimes if you look closely enough at what jobs the VE states you are capable of performing or the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) concludes you can perform despite your limitations, may not be all that accurate.
If you have been denied at your disability hearing, look closely at what jobs the ALJ has concluded in his or her decision that he or she believes you can still perform, even with your present mental or physical limitations.
Don’t let the length of the ALJ’s decision intimidate you. It is more simple than you think.
by Burke Barclay | Sep 12, 2023 | Social Security Disability
Should I Use An Attorney To File For Social Security Disability Benefits?.
This is probably the second hardest question to answer for yourself, besides coming to the conclusion you are not able to work due to either a physical or mental impairment or a combination of both.
To answer this question, let’s ask another one:
What can an attorney do for me that I can’t do for myself when filing for Social Security disability?
by Burke Barclay | Sep 12, 2023 | Social Security Disability
You May Have A Severe Condition But Not Be Disabled.
The reality of being found disabled by the Social Security administration is more complex than having a severe condition. While one of the requirements is that your condition be severe enough to disrupt your ability to work, partake in daily activities, do chores around your home, etc. There are essentially three more requirements that must be fulfilled.
by Burke Barclay | Sep 8, 2023 | Social Security Disability
Some Important Points To Remember If Claiming Blindness For Social Security Disability Benefits.
Many people assume if they believe they are claiming blindness, they will receive more in Social Security disability benefits.
However, this is not correct. What is important here, is that you understand you can earn more dollars every month and still be considered to be disabled.
As of 2016, a legally blind person is allowed to earn a gross amount of $1,820.00 per month instead of a nonblind person, which is allowed to earn a gross amount of $1,130.00.
by Burke Barclay | Sep 8, 2023 | Social Security Disability
I’m 62 Years Old and Need to File for Social Security Disability, What Should I Do?
Deciding whether you need to file for Social Security Disability at 62 is always a tough decision.
Here are some likely scenarios, problems, and possible solutions. Yours may fit within one of these:
