This article describes what the Social Security Administration looks for when deciding to award Social Security Disability benefits. Getting approved for Social Security Disability benefits is not easy. Not only must an applicant be eligible for benefits, but the applicant must have disabilities that are severe enough that essentially make him or her unable to […]
Michigan Disability Lawyers There is not a set time frame for how long it takes to be approved for Social Security Disability benefits. The length of time depends on whether the applicant is approved at the initial claim stage or later on during the appeal process after a hearing. Each level of the process takes […]
Obtaining Social Security benefits is not an easy task. There are certain hurdles an applicant must clear. The Detroit Social Security Disability attorneys at The Lee Steinberg Law Firm, P.C. explain that getting your claim approved is a complicated process. In fact, most applicants are denied after filing an initial claim. But what are the eligibility […]
One of the most important benefits under the Michigan no-fault law is the wage loss benefit. When the Michigan legislature enacted the No-Fault Act in the 1970s, government officials wanted to ensure motor vehicle accident victims had access to the prompt recovery of items that were lost as a result of the accident. Back then […]
Age can be a very important factor throughout your disability claim. Typically, if you are 50 years of age, or older, you have a good chance of being approved for Social Security Disability benefits. In particular, if you re 55 years of age, or older, you have a significantly higher chance of being approved. Your […]
Applying for and obtaining Social Security Disability benefits is not as easy as filling out a few forms. There are specific rules for getting benefits. This blog describes what how long an applicant must be disabled for to obtain SSD benefits from the federal government. The Social Security Administration has requirements regarding a minimum time period that […]
Yesterday, I received a letter from an insurance adjuster encouraging my client to apply for Social Security disability (SSDI) benefits. My client was involved in a car accident last year. She initially missed close to 6 months of work before returning to her job. After a brief return, her treating doctor disabled her from employment […]
The Social Security Administration has requirements regarding a minimum time period that you must be disabled. The Social Security Administration requires that you must be disabled for at least 12 months. However, this does not mean that you may not apply for disability before you are disabled for at least 12 months. It simply must […]
Understanding the Full Process The process starts with an initial application for disability benefits, and additional steps are available in the case of denials. 1. Initial application. At this point, your application will be reviewed first for technical eligibility, meaning whether you qualify at a basic level for benefits. These determinations are non-medical and are […]
The Social Security Administration (SSA) provides Social Security disability benefits to qualified individuals who are considered disabled by the federal government. These benefits may be provided under the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program or the Supplemental Security Insurance program. Who Is Considered Disabled in Detroit & Michigan? All individuals applying for disability benefits under […]
