The Office of Hearings Operations (OHO) oversees hearings and making decisions on social security disability claims. There are currently three offices that serve residents of New Jersey and eight offices that serve residents of Pennsylvania. Each office holds hearings in front of administrative law judges (ALJs) that conduct hearings and impart decisions on social security […]
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Can I Receive Disability Benefits for Bipolar Disorder?
Slowly but surely, the stigma around mental illness is being erased. People are more willing to talk about their mental health, which has made it easier — and more acceptable — for individuals to seek treatment for mental illness. Despite the many advances in medication and therapy, in some cases, mental health conditions are still […]
Continue ReadingCan I Get Social Security Benefits for Lupus in NJ or PA?
Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease where the body’s immune system attacks the individual’s internal organs and tissues. A person with a lupus diagnosis experiences symptoms related to his or her heart, skin, joints, kidneys, and lungs. Our Social Security disability lawyers in New Jersey and Pennsylvania see clients in systemic pain and fatigue daily. […]
Continue ReadingCan I Be Fired While on Disability Leave?
If you take leave from your job due to a disability, the last thing that you want to worry about is whether your job will be waiting for you when you return. Yet far too often, individuals who are out on disability leave find themselves in a precarious position when it comes to their employment. […]
Continue ReadingNew Jersey, Pennsylvania, & National Disability Statistics
Health is something that many of us take for granted. Yet for individuals with disabilities, having a medical or mental health problem can affect daily life in dramatic ways. As our health status can change in an instant, understanding more about disability is vital to our overall safety and well-being. Disability Across the United States […]
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