Archive for July, 2010

Can You Return To Work While Your Claim Is Pending?

This is one of the most popular questions in the area of Social Security Disability law. Take this example:
Bob’s social security disability case is denied upon the initial application. He has been out of work for 8 months and not receiving any income. Bob appeals his case and requests a hearing, but it could take [...]

July 21, 2010  Tags: , , , , , , , ,   Posted in: Social Security Disability  No Comments

What Is The Difference Between Workers Compensation and Social Security Disability

DISABILITY WEBCAST
Disability lawyers Brian Mittman and Scott Daniels tackle one of the most common questions that an injured worker has – “What is the difference between Worker’s Compensation and Social Security Disability Benefits?”
Can you receive both worker’s compensation and social security at the same time?
How much money can you receive from each program?
What has [...]

July 8, 2010  Tags: , , , , , , , ,   Posted in: Social Security Disability  No Comments

Why Your Employment History Matters

The Social Security Administration certainly wants to know about a claimant’s physical or emotional impairments. But did you know that a claimant’s employment history is a major factor in whether a claimant can be determined disabled?
A work history provides insight into how long a potential disability recipient has contributed into the Social Security system. Someone [...]

July 8, 2010  Tags: , , , , , , ,   Posted in: Uncategorized  One Comment