For Floridians who are suffering from an injury, illness or condition that renders them unable to work, disability benefits may be available. There are important facts that must be known regarding Social Security disability, which go beyond simply meeting the medical...
Month: April 2016
Our firm fights for those with disabilities
Illness and injury can take many shapes. Some are relatively minor and can be treated quite easily. Most of the time, after an illness or injury, individuals are easily able to get back to their normal lives, including working. For many, though, their medical...
Social Security disability for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Many Floridians deal with digestive problems on a day-to-day basis. This can lead to discomfort and perhaps even the need for workers to take a sick day. But for others, the condition of their digestive system may leave them unable to lead a normal life. The condition...
How cancer is evaluated and its evidence for SSD benefits
For Floridians who are diagnosed with cancer, the prospects of receiving Social Security disability benefits for illness is something to consider. However, it is important to know how the Social Security Administration (SSA) goes about determining whether a claimant...
When does the the one-third reduction apply for SSD benefits?
For some Social Security disability recipients in Florida, their living situation might fluctuate and their circumstances vary. This is why there is what is known as the one-third reduction if the living circumstances meet the necessary criteria. The one-third...
Veterans and Social Security disability
Our nation owes our veterans a great debt. The brave men and women who serve our military dedicate significant portions of their lives, putting their own well-being on the line to ensure the protection and betterment of not only our country, but of the people of the...
The Lawrence Law Firm advocates for disabled individuals
One of our most recent blog posts discussed visual impairment, including blindness, and how it may qualify you for Social Security disability benefits. This is no small thing, as SSD benefits can provide a lifeline of financial support to help you make ends meet. We...
SSD benefits and a representative payee for recipients
The process by which people in Kissimmee seek Social Security disability benefits can be daunting enough without having to account for the smaller, more in-depth issues that frequently arise and complicate the matter. One factor that is under discussion is how to...
Daily activities and social functioning requirements for SSD
When a Kissimmee resident is having mental issues and believes that he or she will qualify for Social Security disability benefits for mental conditions, it can be confusing when trying to comprehend the requirements for an approval. Certain factors are taken into...