As a Social Security Lawyer practicing in New Hampshire for many years, I have come across numerous misconceptions about the system. We are many times contacted by individuals who are either looking to file an initial claim for benefits or who have recently been denied benefits based on either misinformation…
There are a number of benefits available to children under the Social Security disability system, including benefits under one’s parent’s record assuming the insured wage earner has worked sufficiently to qualify for a benefit to their minor child. Such benefits can continue until the child reaches the age of 18,…
When you initially apply for Social Security disability benefits, you are required to undertake an initial disability report that requires you to spell out the medical conditions that you believe disable you from working, the treatment you’ve received, your work history (including when you last worked and why you stopped…
When filing your claim for Social Security disability benefits, it is important to establish appropriately your “alleged onset date.” Evaluation of The Social Security Administration will use your alleged onset date (AOD) in determining how far back your retroactive benefit payments can be paid. Benefits are only payable as far…
For those receiving weekly Workers’ Compensation (WC) benefits and considering an application for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, there are offset considerations that need to take place. Unfortunately, our office has seen that many attorneys fail to properly advise their clients as to how the offset provisions work and…
It is important to understand that proceeding to hearing in New Hampshire and elsewhere is not a quick or easy process. In New Hampshire, upon facing an initial denial (which can take on average 3 to 5 months from the time the claim is initiated), one is entitled to appeal…
There are a number of reasons one should have their case reviewed and handled by an experienced Social Security disability lawyer as they head to hearing. Unfortunately, all too often we are contacted by individuals as they are either approaching hearing or following an unfavorable decision where one, their case…
The process of applying for benefits through the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program in Massachusetts and the rest of the United States is often complicated and lengthy. Once a person files an application, it can take months for the Social Security Administration (SSA) to make an initial determination in…
The Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program provides benefits to qualifying individuals who are unable to work due to an injury, illness, or other condition. Congress has further defined the term “disability” under the Social Security disability program (for purposes of claiming entitlement to Title II Social Security disability insurance…
The Social Security Administration (SSA) manages multiple benefit programs, including Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Each program has its own set of criteria for qualifying for benefits, but all of them require an applicant to submit income information. SSDI and SSI claimants in New Hampshire…