Is There Any Waiting Period Before I Can Apply for Social Security Disability in Arizona? Applying for Social Security Disability benefits is always a challenging and lengthy process. This is why most people attempting to navigate the process alone get incorrect applications returned, must start over, or even are denied. There is commonly a “waiting […]

What Can I Do To Improve My Chances of Getting the Social Security Benefits I Deserve? You have worked diligently and hard all your life, but now you find yourself in a dire situation where you must apply for Social Security disability benefits. This is a challenging and sometimes emotional decision, but you earned these […]

Nobody wants to be dependent on the government to make ends meet. But when medical conditions prevent you from working, few other options exist.  Social Security Disability (SSD) exists to provide for those unlucky few who are incapable of making a living due to a medical condition. But because it is a government program, there […]

Scam artists can strike anyone, young or old. New scams are being reported all of the time and are becoming more sophisticated. Social Security scams are well-documented. With millions of people each year receiving benefits, it’s not surprising that these people become victims. The most common tactic is for a scammer to impersonate someone who […]

Chronic pain can make everything about your life more difficult, from working to taking care of your family and even preparing a meal. Many people with chronic pain may seek disability benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA), only to be denied.  If this has happened to you, an experienced legal team may be able […]

Long-term disability (LTD) insurance protects you from losing your income if you become unable to work due to an injury or chronic health condition. You may choose to participate in a group plan offered through your employer or purchase insurance on your own. While this type of insurance benefits many people, filing a claim can […]

If you’ve applied for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits and had your claim denied, you have only a small window of time to appeal the decision and review your claim. If you miss the deadline or decide that you don’t want your claim reviewed, the Social Security Administration (SSA) closes your case. However, you […]

When you apply for Social Security disability benefits, Social Security will require you to schedule a consultative exam. The doctor who provides this exam is supposed to give an unbiased opinion about whether you qualify.  However, many of these doctors want to continue to receive referrals from Social Security, possibly making them biased against you. […]