Archive for the ‘Social Security Disability’ Category
I Have To Wait How Long For A Disability Hearing?!
If you’re reading this blog, you’ve probably heard the horror stories of how long some people wait to get a hearing date from the Social Security Administration. To make matters worse, the hearing level takes place after a claimant has already been denied for benefits. I am not publishing this to discourage claimants. But I [...]
August 26, 2010
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Markhoff & Mittman Hits The Lecture Circuit – GET YOUR FREE CLE CREDIT
Managing Partner Brian Mittman and Associate Attorney Scott Daniels are proud to present a video lecture on How To Handle A Federal Disability Case. Brian and Scott teamed up with lawline.com to provide an educational lecture on the complexities of the Social Security Disability world. The best part is, attorneys who complete the course will [...]
August 6, 2010
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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
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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
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Getting Help With Our Complex Social Security System
The New York Times has implemented a four-part series that will address the multitude of questions that people have about the Social Security system. As evidenced by some of the questions, there is no doubt that people across the country struggle to understand the complexities with social security benefits.
In an effort to explain the difference [...]
June 14, 2010
Tags: benefits, Disability, New York, old-age, security, social, system, times Posted in: Social Security Disability No Comments
I’ve Been Diagnosed With Radiculopathy. Now What?
LIVE DISABILITY WEBCAST JUNE 8TH 6PM
Markhoff & Mittman’s series of live disability webcasts continues tonight with a very special episode on the diagnosis of radiculopathy, what it is, how it affects the body and how it can affect your Social Security Disability Case.
Joining Markhoff & Mittman attorneys Brian Mittman and Scott Daniels, Dr. David Steiner [...]
June 8, 2010
Tags: chiropractic, Daniels, Disability, Markhoff, Mittman, Scott, security, social, uptown, webcast Posted in: Social Security Disability No Comments
You May Be Disabled, But Do You Qualify?
LIVE DISABILITY WEBCAST – MAY 26th at 8pm
Millions of people across the country are under the impression that they will be entitled to disability benefits based solely on the fact that they are unable to work. This is simply not true.
In fact, before the Social Security Administration even looks at a person’s alleged injuries or [...]
May 26, 2010
Tags: administration, benefits, Daniels, denied, Disability, eligible, Markhoff, Mittman, Scott Posted in: Social Security Disability No Comments
What Really Goes On At A Social Security Disability Hearing?
Disability hearings can be scary propositions. Claimant’s who finally get a hearing date know that they have already been denied once by the Federal government. Now a Federal Judge is going to review the case and decide whether the initial application should have been approved. There is nothing fun about a courtroom. Nor is there [...]
May 20, 2010
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Back Injury Preventing You From Working?
Back injuries can be debilitating. If you don’t treat them, or you ignore them, they can completely interfere with your daily activities. Treating a back injury with pain medication can help, but it will certainly not cure the condition.
One particular treatment has begun to make headlines due to the amount of success stories. And it’s no [...]
May 18, 2010
Tags: back, brian, chiropractor, Daniels, david, injuries, kreshover, Mittman, Scott Posted in: Social Security Disability No Comments
Disability And A Strong Work History
Ever wonder why someone’s employment history is crucial in determining if a person should be entitled to social security disability benefits? A major misconception in the world of disability is that only a person’s medical condition matters when the Social Securty Administration decides if a person is disabled. This is simply not true.
A claimant’s medical [...]
May 11, 2010
Tags: administration, benefits, decision, Disability, Employment, history, process, security, social Posted in: Social Security Disability No Comments