Key Points of This Article: So you have filed for Social Security Disability and received a denial letter. What do you do now? The answer is to appeal. Most initial applications are denied by the Social Security Administration. However, the success rate upon appealing the initial denial is much higher. Therefore it is important to […]
Synopsis About 8.8 million Americans depend on Social Security Disability support, but the wait to be approved can be too long for some Michiganders, and applicants sometimes won’t receive their decision until it is too late. The Social Security Administration has seen a considerable increase in the amount of initial and reconsideration disability claims since 2016. Those denied Social […]
Michigan Disability Lawyers There is not a set time frame for how long it takes to be approved for Social Security Disability benefits. The length of time depends on whether the applicant is approved at the initial claim stage or later on during the appeal process after a hearing. Each level of the process takes […]
The Lee Steinberg Law Firm helps individuals applying for Social Security Disability throughout Michigan. Our team of Social Security Disability lawyers can walk you through the process from beginning to end. We take on all kinds of cases, even the tough ones. Lee Steinberg Law Firm Case Review: Individual Was Denied Benefits Multiple Times Before […]
One of the standard practices by insurance companies in my experience is the delay, deny and defend method of claims handling. This is especially true in first-party no-fault car accident cases involving the payment of basic benefits, such as loss wages and the payment of medical expenses. Delay, Deny, Defend: The method is simple. First, […]
Some May Receive Social Security Benefits Faster Through Compassionate Allowance Program People most often apply to receive disability benefits after they have been diagnosed with a disabling condition that affects their ability to work. This disability can often leave both individuals and their family members without financial support. The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently reported that […]
Michigan Ranks In Top 10 For Long Waits in Social Security Disability Backlog Data compiled by the Social Security Administration (SSA) say more than 1.1 million Americans who have applied for Social Security Disability (SSDI) are waiting out an approval they may never see. According to SSA quarterly data, average wait times are nearly 600 days […]
Detroit Social Security Lawyers Applying for Social Security Disability benefits is not an easy task. The application is long and you are required to provide documentation, most notably medical documentation showing your disabilities and in some cases wage information and asset information. However, there are now multiple ways to apply. One way is to go to your […]
Filing an Initial Application for Social Security Disability Benefits If you are disabled and unable to work, you may think about filing an application for Social Security disability benefits in Michigan. As discussed here, there are different benefit programs you may apply for provided you have eligibility. Below is a list of basic information the […]
How To Prepare For A Social Security Administrative Law Judge Hearing If your initial application for social security disability (SSD) is denied, you can request a hearing before an administrative law judge (ALJ) within 60 days. At the ALJ hearing, you will have the opportunity to provide personal testimony and your medical evidence of disability. […]
