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  Tags: , , , , , , ,   Posted in: Social Security Disability  No Comments

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  Tags: , , , , , , , ,   Posted in: Social Security Disability  No Comments

WIN YOUR DISABILITY CASE: PART 2

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 work history.
A claimant’s work history [...]

August 5, 2010  Tags: , , , , , , , ,   Posted in: Uncategorized  No Comments

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

What Will I Be Asked In My Disability Hearing?

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 other important topics that are [...]

June 23, 2010  Tags: , , , , , , , ,   Posted in: Uncategorized  No Comments

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: , , , , , , ,   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: , , , , , , , , ,   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: , , , , , , , ,   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  Tags: , , , , , , , ,   Posted in: Social Security Disability  No Comments