How Does The Government Decide If You Are Disabled?
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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
Tags: Brian Mittman, determination, Disability, Scott Daniels, security, social Posted in: Social Security Disability 
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Will Social Security Disability Checks Be Affected If No Debt Deal Is Reached?
The United States government is in a race against time to pass a deal to increase our nation’s debt ceiling. Failure to do so could have major ramifications across the world’s financial markets. In short, if our government fails to raise the debt ceiling, something that former President Ronald Raegan did 18 times while in [...]
July 29, 2011
Tags: ceiling, debt, Disability, government, increase, markets, security, social Posted in: Social Security Disability 2 Comments
Looking For A Disability Lawyer In Brooklyn?
There are thousands of people in Brooklyn right now that are seeking social security disability benefits. The Judges in Brooklyn see countless claims each month and it’s beyond crucial to be absolutely prepared before your hearing comes up. If you are looking for experienced disability lawyers in Brooklyn, you have found them.
Don’t risk thousands of dollars [...]
June 30, 2011
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FREE CLE CREDITS FOR LAWYERS EVERYWHERE
Disability lawyers Brian Mittman and Scott Daniels are proud to provide a FREE online CLE course covering the topic of “Successfully Proving A Federal Social Security Disability Case.” This is their second lecture they have provided for www.lawline.com and if you are a practicing attorney in any state, you can redeem FREE CLE credit upon [...]
April 27, 2011
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Feedback From Clients of Markhoff & Mittman, New York Disability Lawyers
The lawyers at Markhoff & Mittman have helped thousands of injured workers recover money and benefits that they are rightfully entitled to. While positive results speak for themselves, clients often provide feedback about the services they received. Here is a testimonial from a recent Markhoff & Mittman client who was awarded social security disability benefits:
I [...]
February 14, 2011
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Do You Have To Be Injured At Work To Receive Social Security Disability?
Absolutely not!
In the social security disability world, a claimant can still be found disabled even if their injury or impairment was not the result of a work-related accident. The Social Security Administration is only concerned about whether the injury or impairment will prevent you from performing any kind of work. Unlike workers compensation law, where [...]
January 10, 2011
Tags: administration, compensation, Disability, disabled, New York, security, social, winter, workers Posted in: Social Security Disability One Comment
Do You Need An Attorney For Your Disability Hearing?
The short answer to this question is “NO”. However, do you want to gamble potentially thousands of dollars for you and your family in the hopes that a Judge will grant your case? Are you prepared to face another rejection by the Social Security Administration, which in turn, results in another waiting game? Unless you [...]
December 29, 2010
Tags: application, attorney, denial, Disability, hearing, initial, judge, security, social Posted in: Social Security Disability No Comments
Social Security Rolls Out a New And Improved Website
The Social Security Administration has rolled a new and improved website for individuals looking to find information about it’s various benefit programs. For disabled individuals, the online application process has become a whole lot easier.
To see what changes the Social Security Administration has made, log onto www.ssa.gov. To learn more about the disability programs that Social [...]
November 17, 2010
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Do I Need To Hire A Lawyer For My Disability Case?
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Individuals applying for social security disability benefits are not required to hire an attorney. I know it sounds strange coming from a disability lawyer, but many claimants will choose to handle their own case. Whether they win their case is a different story.
On this episode [...]
November 3, 2010
Tags: attorney, Daniels, Disability, fees, Markhoff, Mittman, Scott, security, social, webcast Posted in: Social Security Disability No Comments
Baseball Postseason, Inability To Sit For Long Periods & Disability
Now that the major league baseball playoffs have begun, sports fans across the country will closely watch the long awaited postseason from the comfort of their own home. Most will hunker down on their favorite chair or couch and settle in for at least 3-4 hours, or until the games have finished for the night.
So [...]
October 7, 2010
Tags: Baseball, deny, Disability, limitations, losing, playoffs, security, sitting, social Posted in: Social Security Disability No Comments