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. […]
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New 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 […]
Continue ReadingHow to File Taxes When Receiving Social Security Disability Payments
It may be a cliché, but there is some truth in it: the only things that are certain in life are death and taxes. But what happens when you are approved for Social Security disability benefits? Are you required to file taxes? Do I Have to File Taxes for My Disability Benefits? The Internal Revenue […]
Continue ReadingHow Long Does a Social Security Continuing Disability Review Take?
If you receive Social Security Disability (SSD) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits through the Social Security Administration (SSA), you are already familiar with how complex the process can be. Applying for, and being awarded benefits can take a substantial amount of time, and generally requires significant documentation of your disability and functional limitations causing […]
Continue ReadingStrategies for Winning Your Social Security Disability Hearing
If the Social Security Administration (SSA) denies your application for Social Security disability benefits, you have the right to appeal this decision. There are several levels of appeal, starting with a reconsideration determination. If the SSA denies your request for reconsideration, the next step is to request a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ). […]
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