The waiting time for those who have requested a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge has only increased over the last few years. While those in Maine, Massachusetts and New Hampshire, that is, Region 1, were waiting the least amount of time when compared to the rest of the country,…
Many of Maine’s disabled are suffering from severe mental health problems that impact their ability not only to work but also to seek out the types of treatment they need so as to appropriately treat their mental health illness. For those who are longer term disabled from working as a…
There is a common misconception among many Social Security disability claimants that disability benefits are payable if they remain unable to perform the work that they’ve undertaken for years. We hear this from skilled professionals who suffer from severe mental health problems and, as a result, believe they remain unable…
The Social Security disability process involves a complex set of rules and regulations that are not commonly understood. Here are some of the most commonly seen mistakes we see from those who have been denied Social Security Disability Benefits in the State of Maine. Understanding these commonly held misconceptions can…
Many individuals applying for Social Security disability benefits in Massachusetts are denied on their initial application. What is not commonly understood, however, is that it may not always be in your best interest to appeal your denial: whether you are denied on your initial claim or denied on reconsideration. We’ll…
Whether you are considering applying for the first time for Social Security disability, or you’ve reached the stage of preparing for an Administrative Law Judge hearing, a clear understanding of what it means to be “disabled” under Social Security’s rules is critical. Social Security disability benefits are meant to assist…
When considering an application for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits in Massachusetts and throughout New England, it’s important to understand what the Social Security Administration is referring to when they mention your date last insured as this may directly impact your ability to collect benefits. There are two type of…
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…