Improve Your Chances Of Winning Your Disability Claim
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, your case will be heard [...]
January 23, 2012
Tags: appeal, benefits, denial, Disability, hearing, New York, Scott Daniels Posted in: Social Security Disability 
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Is There A Medical Expert Or Vocational Expert Testifying At Your Hearing?
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 your case? And most importantly, [...]
December 16, 2011
Tags: Disability, Expert, hearing, judge, Scott Daniels, testimony Posted in: Social Security Disability One Comment
Can You Collect Workers’ Compensation And Social Security Disability Benefits At The Same Time
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 licensed to represent social security [...]
December 14, 2011
Tags: attorney, lawyer, New York, Scott Daniels, Social Security, Workers Compensation Posted in: New York Workers' Compensation, Social Security Disability One Comment
What Happens At A Disability Hearing?
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 lawyer with the office of [...]
November 28, 2011
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Here’s What Other Lawyers Have to Say About Markhoff & Mittman
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 country have taken advantage of [...]
November 18, 2011
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Markhoff & Mittman Continues To Educate On Disability Law
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 a priority to educate the general public as well as attorneys on the complexity of obtaining disability benefits.
In addition to providing live disability [...]
November 7, 2011
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Free Social Security Disability Seminar Live In NYC
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 holding a FREE, live disability [...]
October 25, 2011
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FREE SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY SEMINAR IN NYC
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 learning more about disability benefits, [...]
October 7, 2011
Tags: Brian Mittman, Disability, free, new york city, Scott Daniels, seminar, Social Security Posted in: Social Security Disability One Comment
How Does The Government Decide If You Are Disabled?
LIVE DISABILITY WEBCAST TODAY AT 12PM – Listen Live Or Hear The Podcast
Every year millions of people file for social security disability benefits alleging that they are disabled and unable to work. Whether they win their claim is a decision that is made by the Social Security Administration. But just how are these cases decided? [...]
August 5, 2011
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What Is An Unsuccessful Work Attempt?
Let’s say you file an application for disability benefits. And during that time, while your application is pending, you decide to try and go back to back, despite your physical or emotional impairments.
What happens to your disability claim?
Will it be dismissed?
Can you try and go back to work while your case is pending?
Check out this [...]
May 11, 2011
Tags: application, benefits, Brian Mittman, claim, Disability, dismissed, Scott Daniels, try, work Posted in: Social Security Disability 2 Comments