http://www.nydisabilityattorneyblog.com By Brian Mittman Mon, 06 Sep 2010 11:45:47 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Happy Labor Day Not many people are happy while laboring but the idea is right. We need to thank ALL American workers (especially in these tough times) for the social and economic achievements that have made America the greatest country on this planet! I don't really care too much for what ... http://www.nydisabilityattorneyblog.com/thank-you-to-americas-workers-this-labor-day-2010 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 ... http://www.nydisabilityattorneyblog.com/i-have-to-wait-how-long-for-a-disability-hearing 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 ... http://www.nydisabilityattorneyblog.com/markhoff-mittman-hits-the-lecture-circuit-get-your-free-cle-credit Markhoff & Mittman is pleased to introduce it's second installment of how to win your disability claim. After showing claimant's how they can win their case by meeting a medical listing, the next way to get a favorable decision from the Social Security Administration is through a discussion about the claimant's past ... http://www.nydisabilityattorneyblog.com/win-your-disability-case-part-2 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 ... http://www.nydisabilityattorneyblog.com/can-you-return-to-work-while-your-claim-is-pending 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 ... http://www.nydisabilityattorneyblog.com/what-is-the-difference-between-workers-compensation-and-social-security-disability 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 ... http://www.nydisabilityattorneyblog.com/why-your-employment-history-matters One of the most popular questions a claimant has before their social security disability hearing is just what will be asked of them at the hearing. The most obvious questions will certainly revolve around what is preventing the claimant from holding a full-time job, but there are a number of ... http://www.nydisabilityattorneyblog.com/what-will-i-be-asked-in-my-disability-hearing 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 ... http://www.nydisabilityattorneyblog.com/getting-help-with-our-complex-social-security-system 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 ... http://www.nydisabilityattorneyblog.com/ive-been-diagnosed-with-radiculopathy-now-what