http://www.nydisabilityattorneyblog.com By Brian Mittman Mon, 23 Jan 2012 20:58:25 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The Social Security Administration will see upwards of 4 million applications for disability benefits this year. The government is not going to approve all of them and the denial rate for initial applications is about 75% on a national level. In most states, including New York, once you've appealed your denial, ... http://www.nydisabilityattorneyblog.com/improve-your-chances-of-winning-your-disability-claim You've waited months for a Social Security Administrative Law Judge to hear your case. You've already been denied once. And you've finally had your hearing where you presented evidence and testified why you are unable to work. Now the decision on whether you will be found disabled rests with the ... http://www.nydisabilityattorneyblog.com/do-judges-have-a-deadline-when-issuing-a-decision-on-your-case Often times, an Administrative Law Judge will employ the assistance of an expert to testify at a claimant's disability hearing. If you have an upcoming hearing, you will be notified in advance if an expert will be present. But what is the role of this expert? How will it affect ... http://www.nydisabilityattorneyblog.com/is-there-a-medical-expert-or-vocational-expert-testifying-at-your-hearing Live Disability Webcast - Wednesday, December 14th at 12PM Join disability lawyer Scott Daniels, an associate attorney with Markhoff & Mittman, as he breaks down whether or not you can collect multiple forms of benefits at the same time. Daniels represents injured workers in the state of New York and is ... http://www.nydisabilityattorneyblog.com/can-you-collect-workers-compensation-and-social-security-disability-benefits-at-the-same-time The prospect of appearing in front of a Federal Administrative Law Judge can be nerve-racking. But it doesn't have to be. If you know what to expect before you appear before the Judge, your hearing will likely be a formality in the process of obtaining disability benefits. Scott Daniels, a disability ... http://www.nydisabilityattorneyblog.com/what-happens-at-a-disability-hearing The attorneys at Markhoff & Mittman not only represent thousands of injured individuals who can no longer work, but they also conduct educational lectures to the legal community throughout the United States. Brian Mittman, Scott Daniels and Dan Elias have participated in a number of lectures for Lawline.com and attorneys throughout the ... http://www.nydisabilityattorneyblog.com/heres-what-other-lawyers-have-to-say-about-markhoff-mittman [caption id="attachment_305" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Brian Mittman and Scott Daniels conduct a seminar in New York city earlier this year."][/caption] On September 27th, 2011, Scott Daniels and Dan Elias presented a lecture for attorneys across the country on the topic of Social Security Disability. The attorneys at Markhoff & Mittman have made it ... http://www.nydisabilityattorneyblog.com/markhoff-mittman-continues-to-educate-on-disability-law Obtaining social security benefits can be challenging. Of course you can hire an attorney, but wouldn't you like to know what you are looking for in a qualified attorney? Do you even need an attorney to represent you in your quest for benefits? The attorneys of Markhoff & Mittman will be ... http://www.nydisabilityattorneyblog.com/free-social-security-disability-seminar-live-in-nyc The Social Security Administration has just announced that all social security recipients, including the disabled, will see an increase in their social security checks representing a rise in inflation. This is great news for individuals receiving disability benefits and supplemental security income. For more on this announcement, check out this great ... http://www.nydisabilityattorneyblog.com/social-security-checks-to-increase-3-6 Markhoff & Mittman is pleased to announce their upcoming Free Seminar on Federal Social Security Disability Benefits, which will be held on Tuesday, October 25th 2011, from 7-9pm at the Church of St. Paul & St. Andrew in New York City. If you, or someone you know, is interested in ... http://www.nydisabilityattorneyblog.com/free-social-security-disability-seminar-in-nyc