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Posted in Benefits, Claims, Workers Compensation on Aug 18th, 2009
Q: How soon after a work injury should I apply for Social Security Disability?
A: First, you should only apply for disability benefits if your condition is expected to be disabling for a period of 12 months in a row or more. If your condition is expected to last for this time […]
Posted in Claims on Jul 11th, 2009
Social Security Commissioner Astrue recently addressed the National Organization of Social Security Claimant’s Representatives (of which I am a member) and discussed the impact that the economic downturn is expected to have on the processing of Social Security claims. SSA expects more than one million additional disability claims to be filed […]
During my years of representing disabled people, I have had many parents call me to discuss claims for their disabled children. Disabled children claims are treated quite differently than claims for disabled adults. Additionally, because the children have not worked and paid into the system, the benefits to which they may […]
If you are planning to file a claim for disability, there are ways that you may be able to expedite your claim. When you file, make sure you have your social security number, any records that you may have from your doctors, therapists, hospitals, clinics and any one else that may be assisting you from […]
Posted in Claims on May 4th, 2009
The processing time for the Offices of Disability Adjudication and Review (ODAR) varies greatly in the State of Florida. As of the month ending 2/27/09 of the 149 offices that are ranked, the Florida offices had the following ranking and processing times:
Ft. Lauderdale ranked 40th with a processing time of […]
Posted in Claims, Veterans Administration on Mar 9th, 2009
Many of our clients are United States Veterans. As such, they are lucky enough to obtain medical treatment through the various VA Hospitals and clinics. However, my office has faced situations where we could not get claimants’ treating physicians from the VA to complete our questionnaires (i.e., Functional Capacity Evaluation, Mental […]
Posted in Claims on Feb 27th, 2009
Nearly every client I meet with asks “Do I have a good case?” As your attorney it is my job to review and obtain the medical evidence and to present that evidence and the best argument in support of your claim for disability. Ultimately, however, the decision lies in the hands […]
If your claim for Social Security has been denied, don’t despair. The reality is that over 67% of disability claims are denied in Florida at the initial level. It is very important that you file your appeal within 60 days of your denial. Keep in mind that at the next stage […]
Posted in News, Social Security Disability on Mar 14th, 2008
Commissioner Michael Astrue describes how he plans to help eliminate the huge backlog of Social Security claims that are currently awaiting a decision.
Read the entire article here.
Elizabeth Stakenborg, Esq. ~ Sims, Stakenborg & Henry, PA.
Offices in Ocala, Marion County, Florida and Gainesville, Alachua County, Florida. We provide service to the surrounding areas. Our telephone number […]
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