SSA defines obesity as “a complex, chronic disease characterized by excessive accumulation of body fat”. Medical criteria have been established to determine whether an individual is overweight based upon their body mass index (BMI). Social Security uses this criteria and other evidence to help determine whether an individual is obese. Originally, obesity was on the
Read MoreManaging Director of Disability Group, the nation’s premier disability advocacy group, noted today that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will deploy a new model for processing compensation benefits claims at 16 VA regional offices designed to ensure that those Veterans most in need receive priority attention. “This new model is estimated to yield an
Read MoreHow does Social Security use my answers on these forms to assess my ability to work? While your representative cannot tell you what to put in your answers, we can advise you how your answers to these questions will be viewed by Social Security and the sorts of things you should think about in answering
Read MoreHow to Prove Mental Illness in a Social Security Application By: Disability Group (www.socialsecuritylaw.com) There is no question that people who suffer from mental illnesses have difficulty finding and maintaining employment. Many mental illnesses such as clinic depression or bi-polar disorder can have a major effect on one’s ability to interact with others, follow directions
Read MoreVeterans and Disability Benefits: What You Must Know to Get Your Benefits By: Disability Group (www.socialsecuritylaw.com) The Social Security Administration acknowledges the unique sacrifices made by veterans, because of this military service members can receive expedited processing of disability claims from Social Security. Benefits available through Social Security are different than those from the Department
Read MoreA veteran may receive full VA compensation benefits as well as full Social Security Disability benefits. However, VA pensions are treated differently. Your VA pension will be reduced by the amount of Social Security Disability (SSDI) benefits you receive. If you qualify for needs-based Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, they will be reduced by the
Read MoreIn 2008, the Social Security Administration (SSA) outlined four goals it wishes to achieve by 2013. To those applying for disability benefits, the most important goal is improving the speed and quality of the disability process. Here are the ways that SSA is trying to meet this goal: Quick Decisions for Clearly Disabled Claimants In
Read MoreWhat is the Social Security Administration trying to do in my disability case? The Social Security Administration’s main goal is to decide whether you are able to work, doing either your past job or any type of job. Does the Social Security Administration (SSA) consider the pain I am in when deciding whether to award
Read MoreFirst, what IS Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)? Social Security Disability Insurance benefits fall under title II of the Social Security Act. In order to qualify for SSDI you must have worked long enough and paid Social Security taxes. SSDI works almost the same as pension, where you pay into the plan throughout your working
Read MoreOne of the most common questions claimants pursuing disability benefits ask their social security disability attorney is “How can I make my case move faster?” Social Security claims can be granted priority status based on their “critical” nature. SSA requires expedited processing for the following types of “critical cases.” A social security disability attorney can
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