The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) is a federal program legislated in 1974 with the purpose of standardizing benefits for employees such as healthcare, retirement and profit sharing. Prior to the implementation of ERISA, an employee might pay into such programs faithfully over a career with the expectation that benefits would be available at...
In the following paragraphs, an experienced New York Social Security disability attorney looks at psychological issues in Social Security disability claims. Every Case Is Unique Social Security disability cases that center solely on mental limitations bear little resemblance to the cases normally covered in web pages such as this one, so preparation for testimony in...
The following blog explains some of the things your New York Social Security disability law firm attorney can and cannot do on your behalf. Can: Present A Powerful Case After presenting your case with all of the persuasive powers at his or her command and supporting it with solid medical evidence, your New York Social...
Disability benefits through the Social Security Administration were designed to help those who have been injured or become ill and are unable to work for a period of at least twelve months. Social Security disability is not meant for short-term disabilities, such as those lasting only a few weeks. On occasion, a person may become...
Many claimants for Social Security disability benefits face an initial denial. As a result, you may have to appeal the decision and argue your case at a Social Security disability hearing. These hearings can be very complicated and you will likely want to work with a New Jersey Social Security disability attorney. Some ways that a...
A recent decision out of New York’s Second Circuit Court illustrates how important it is to have an aggressive, tireless New York Social Security disability attorney on your side if you’ve been denied benefits. The Case Background and Initial Denial of Benefits As a New York Social Security disability lawyer explains, a New York claimant was denied...
The Social Security Administration analyzes four types of evidence to determine if you are disabled. Learn more about the four types of evidence and make sure your claim includes the information required to receive approval for disability benefits. Speak with your New Jersey Social Security law firm for more information or if you have further...
When you make a claim for Social Security disability benefits, you will be expected to provide supporting evidence and documentation of your condition. In some cases, you may have to explain your case to an adjudicator as to why you are entitled to benefits. A New York Social Security disability attorney can tell you that...
Many claims for long term disability benefits are initially turned down by insurance companies. In fact, insurance companies are notorious for denying valid claims and making it difficult for claimants to collect what they are rightfully owed. Fortunately, with the assistance of a New Jersey disability attorney, you can increase your chances of collecting long term...
Fibromyalgia is a musculoskeletal disorder characterized by chronic widespread pain and a heightened and painful response to pressure. Anyone who suffers from this serious impairment knows that it’s very painful and can make it hard to perform a wide variety of jobs on a daily basis. Social Security Ruling 12-02p makes it clear that people...
In Potter v. Astrue, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York explains once again that a doctor’s opinion alone isn’t enough to win a Social Security Disability claim. There must be objective evidence in the record to support the opinion. Mr. Potter filed a claim for Social Security Disability benefits in...
Definition of a Disability Find out a brief video by SSD attorney Hermann Law Group, PLLC explaining the legal definition of a disability. Watch the full video for more details. You can also call our disability insurance dispute attorney to talk about your disability claim.
Other Disability Benefits Social Security disability payments are often not enough to live on, it is important to collect all the other benefits to which you may be other Benefits
The Six Month Waiting Period The disability professionals at the Hermann Law Group, PLLC explain the six month waiting period and how it may affect your disability claim in a video.
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