COPD DISABILITY BENEFITS
IS COPD A DISABILITY? COPD disability benefits are available if you cannot work due to your severe COPD symptoms. In order to receive SSD and SSI benefits, your COPD symptoms must be so severe that you cannot work for more than 12 months. This article discusses COPD, when it becomes disabling, and how to apply and […]
DISABILITY BENEFITS FOR BREAST CANCER
Disability benefits are available for individuals who have breast cancer. In order to win those benefits, however, we recommend that you hire an SSD attorney. Attorneys and representatives who practice Social Security Disability law will understand how to obtain the medical records you need to win your case. They will also know how to win […]
WHAT IS THE AMOUNT OF MY SSDI BENEFIT?
Do you wonder what monthly amount your SSDI benefit will be? Do you wonder how you can calculate your disability benefit payment? Then, you have come to the right place. Because we have answers to your questions. If you are eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefit payments, then the amount you will receive […]
HOW TO APPLY FOR SSD BENEFITS
HOW TO FILE FOR SSD BENEFITS ONLINE Do you know how to apply for SSD benefits? Are you wondering what is the best way to apply? If so, we have some answers. If you have access to the internet, then you should apply online at www.ssa.gov. Applying online is easy. The SSA website will walk […]
COLLECT YOUR MEDICAL RECORDS FOR YOUR DISABILITY CASE
Medical records are crucial to winning SSD benefits. After you apply for benefits, you must collect your medical records for your disability case. You need to do this whether you apply for SSD, SSI, or both benefits. The reason you need to collect your records is that those records are the evidence you need to […]
Dianna Cannon, J.D. – Social Security Disability Attorney – Featured in Attorney at Law Magazine 2018
DIANNA CANNON, SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY ATTORNEY Featured in Attorney at Law Magazine, Dianna Cannon has been practicing Social Security Disability Law for more than 30 years. “I help people get their Social Security Disability benefits,” she explains. “I handle Veteran’s Disability cases and Black Lung Disability claims as well. But mostly, I handle Social Security Disability […]
VOCATIONAL EXPERT TESTIMONY MUST BE BASED ON EVIDENCE
VOCATIONAL EXPERT TESTIMONY AT HEARING Vocational expert testimony requires evidence at a disability hearing. If you have appeared at a hearing before an SSA judge, a vocational expert probably gave testimony during your hearing. Vocational experts are often called by the judge to testify about the number of jobs that are available to a claimant. […]
HOW DOES THE SSA WEIGH MEDICAL EVIDENCE?
Your treating doctor told you that you have a disability that prevent you from working. Does this mean the Judge at the hearing will adopt what your doctor said and grant you disability benefits? You would think that your treating doctor’s opinion would matter a lot to the Judge in your case. However, SSA’s approach […]
SSA USES SIX DOMAINS TO DESCRIBE CHILDHOOD DISABILITY
WHAT ARE THE SIX CHILDHOOD DISABILITY DOMAINS ? In order to win SSI or childhood disability benefits, you must be familiar with the six domains the SSA uses to describe childhood impairments. The six domains are listed and outlined below. If your child’s disability does not meet a listing, then one can turn to the […]
What Will Your Monthly Disability Payment Be When You Win ?
The Social Security Disability payment benefit amount is different for every applicant. Because, SSD benefits are based upon the amount you have worked during your lifetime. Everyone has a different work history. Therefore, everyone’s monthly disability payment is different. If you have earned very little during your working years, you will receive a lower benefit amount. […]