As a Louisiana Social Security disability lawyer, when I meet with potential clients, one of the questions I am often asked is – How much I am going to get from Social Security for my disability?The amount you receive from Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) depends on your average lifetime earnings before your disability began. …
What Will Happen to My Social Security if the Government Shuts Down? As a Metairie Social Security disability lawyer, every time a government shutdown is in the news, I get calls asking “Is Social Security affected by a 2025 government shutdown?” When the government shut down in 1995 and again in 2013, all Social Security …
Your onset date is defined as the first day that you meet the legal definition of disability when applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. Consulting with a Louisiana Social Security disability lawyer can be a smart idea to accurately determine this date.The process of determining the onset date varies depending on the disability’s …
As a Louisiana Social Security Disability lawyer, I am sometimes asked by claimants and others “What if I die before my SSDI application is approved?” While many of us do not like to think of such things, this question does have an answer. According to an interview with Social Security Commissioner Martin O’Malley, 30,000 people …
As a Louisiana Social Security disability lawyer, I know the disability claim application and appeal process is notoriously long and slow. Can A Disability Lawyer Move My Claim to the Front of the Line? On face value, no. Many people are under the false assumption or hope that we have a fast pass or lightning …
A tort is a wrongful act or an infringement of a right (other than under contract) leading to a civil legal liability. A Louisiana personal injury lawyer specializes in handling these types of cases.One example of a tort is a car crash. The other driver may not have intended to hit you but due to …
As a Social Security disability lawyer, I am often asked if a person can get disability because of an anxiety disorder.The short answer is – yes, but it depends.You can receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits for an anxiety disorder if it significantly impairs your ability to work. The Social Security Administration evaluates whether …
The Social Security Adult Function Report (Form SSA-3373) asks for details about your daily activities and limitations to determine if you can sustain work. As a Social Security Disability lawyer, I can tell you that how you fill out this form can significantly impact the outcome of your claim.To complete the SSA Adult Function Report …
How Long Should I Wait To Apply For SSDI Benefits? The surprising answer from this Louisiana Social Security disability lawyer is – YOU DON’T NEED TO WAIT!! And you probably shouldn’t. We GET IT DONE Clients trust us to handle their case properly and effectively FREE Confidential Case Review (985) 441-3448 When Can I Apply for …
As a Metairie disability lawyer, I am often asked this question by my clients.My usual response is probably not, but this is a case by case determination.In most cases, the medical records are available and provide a good picture of your medical impairments. As a disability attorney, it is my job to help prepare you …
I am sure you have heard that you do not need a Louisiana Social Security Disability Lawyer to win your disability case. Well, you heard right. An often asked question is “Do I really need a representative for my Social Security Disability case?” After all, many people claim to have received benefits on their own – …
As a Louisiana Social Security disability lawyer, I know one of the most important concepts in evaluating disability claims is Residual Functional Capacity (RFC) also referred to as Residual Functionality.The code of federal regulations describes residual functional capacity as follows: Your residual functional capacity is the most you can still do despite your limitations.” 20 …
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