Social Security Disability Benefits Blog

What is Substantial Work and the Role is Plays in My Social Security Disability Process?

cavey — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:34:28 +0000

Substantial work is defined by Social Security rules as “physical and mental work that you’re paid to do by your employer. Work can be substantial even if you are doing it on a part time basis.” The Social Security Administration looks at the kinds of job duties you are doing, your skills and experience you need to do the job and most importantly: how much you actually make.

The Social Security Administration will find that work is substantial if you have gross earning of $830 per month.

You may be self-employed. If so, the Social Security Administration considers the time and value of your work, including your role in the management of the business in deciding whether or not your work is substantial.

This does become an issue in Social Security Disability cases and Sharon Barrett, your Sarasota and Pinellas County Social Security Disability attorney can help you with any problems involving substantial gainful activity defense. Use the contact form on this website to contact us today to help you with your Social Security Disability claims process.

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83% of Americans DO NOT Believe that their Social Security Disability Claims Will be Handled Fairly

cavey — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 17:00:49 +0000

83% of Americans do not believe that their Social Security Disability Claims Will be Handled Fairly by the Social Security Administration

Attorney Carl Kazmierczak of Kazmierczak and Kazmierczak, a Social Security Disability firm recently asked the question, “Do you feel the Social Security Administration will handle your Social Security Disability claim fairly?”

This poll was taken by the Office of Disability guide and the response was amazing, 83% said that they did not trust the Social Security Administration to handle their Social Security Disability claim fairly.

The Social Security Administration proved Commissioner Astrue is making many efforts to improve the Social Security Administrations ability to quickly handle Social Security claims and reduce wait times.

The office of Commissioner Astrue fully assists in improving the public opinion of the Social Security Administration and how Social Security Disability claims are handled. http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/09/prweb2842904.8tm

Social Security Disability Benefits: Back Fusions

cavey — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:01:45 +0000

One of the most devastating conditions you can have is a back injury that results in a herniated or collapsed disc. As part of your treatment you might often only have to undergo a back fusion where your discs are fused.

Back fusions can improve your condition and help with back pain but, unfortunately, can possibly make you condition worse.

At Cavey and Barrett, we represent individuals who suffer from chronic back pain or have undergone surgery including back fusions.

If you are unable to work as a result of a herniated disc or your doctor has told you that you need a back fusion, you should immediately apply for disability. However, be prepared to be denied because 70% of all claims are turned down at the initial application stage.

When you get turned down for you back fusion in a Social Security Disability claim you should immediately appeal the disability denial. Many people who are denied Social Security Disability benefits for back fusions at the initial claims level or reconsideration level are later approved at the disability hearing level when they get to present their case to the administrative law judge.

If your claim for Social Security Disability benefits as a result of back fusion has been denied contact Social Security Disability expert, Sharon Barrett who can assist you with winning your Social Security Disability claim.

Social Security Disability Benefits and Polycistic Kidney Disease | Tampa Social Security Lawyer

cavey — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:21:16 +0000

You may eligible for Social Security Disability benefits if you suffer from Polycistic Kidney Disease (PKD). PKD is a genetic disorder passed down through families. Unfortunately in PKD the kidneys are one of the most severely affected organs, but it also can cause cysts to develop in other parts of your body.

It is also a common life threatening disease.

If you or any of your family members suffer from PKD and are unable to work you may be eligible for Social Security Disability benefits.

At the law firm of Cavey and Barrett, we handle PKD cases and represent individuals who are seeking the payment of Social Security Disability benefits. If you have questions regarding your entitlement to Social Security Disability benefits as a result of PKD disease or your Social Security Disability for PKD has been denied, contact the Law Offices of Cavey and Barrett for a free, no obligation consultation.

How Long Do I Have to Wait Before I Get a Decision from an Administrative Law Judge?

cavey — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 17:26:28 +0000

Well you finally had your at court and the judge has asked you questions. You’ve answered all your attorney’s questions. You’ve heard the testimony of a vocational expert or medical expert. And you are wondering, when am I going to know if I have been granted Social Security Disability benefits?

The administrative law judge normally makes a decision shortly after the hearing so long is that there is no additional evidence that they have requested or that we wish to submit. The administrative law judge takes about six to eight weeks to issue a decision.

Unfortunately, in the Tampa Bay area you can expect to wait 24 months from the time you file your request from the time until you have your actual hearing and then expect to wait yet another two months before you get the decision.

We always ask for a ruling, on the record, reserving our rights for a hearing. At Cavey and Barrett, we ask our clients to provide us with ongoing information about their medical treatment and gather records to support your claim. We continue to provide this information to the Social Security Administration and do a pre hearing “Memo of Law” asking that the judge accept your claim based on the evidence that we have gathered. You can help us help you by keeping us updated about your physicians and treatment that you have rendered. At Cavey and Barrett, attorney Sharon Barrett, knows how important it is to work closely with her clients to ensure the best results possible.

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