An essential element of having a credible Social Security Disability claim is demonstrating continued medical treatment and care from a medical professional. At Disability Law Group, we are honored to fight for our clients and for their deserved benefits. One requirement we have is that clients are actively in treatment and continue to follow up […]
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Compassionate Allowance – Conditions that Qualify for Expedited Disability
Compassionate Allowances was established to efficiently identify the health issues that meet standards of being disabled under law. This program is not separate from Disability Insurance Benefits and Supplemental Security Income. Social Security’s Compassionate Allowance is a special program that expedites the application or disability process for specific qualifying medical conditions. The merit of a […]
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Top 7 Myths: Social Security Disability Hearings
You don’t need an attorney at your disability hearing. While some claimants may not hire an attorney, choosing to go through the disability hearing alone is not recommended. An experienced disability attorney who specializes in these types of claims can increase your chances of being approved. Finding the right attorney can greatly impact the result […]
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5 Top Michigan-Based Resources and Support Services
The disability process can be long and difficult, but having a team of caring, expert attorneys on your side can make all the difference. We realize the impact of being unable to work can be devastating for you and your family, and we want to do more to help. For that reason, we’ve compiled the […]
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Free Mental Health Counseling
Macomb County will offer free mental health counseling and care throughout the county following recent events that have impacted our communities. Services are open to anyone and are available at no cost. All ages welcome. Counseling and resources will be provided from 2pm-7pm at the following locations: Tuesday, Jan. 11th MCCMH West 6555 15 […]
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December Case Spotlight
In May 2021, attorney Randall Mansour received a phone call from a discouraged man who was denied by the Social Security Administration for a second time and needed assistance with an appeal. He had a prior Unfavorable decision from an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) dated October 17, 2018, which he never appealed. In his case, […]
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Veterans Exposed to Particulate Matter – Maximum VA Disability Benefits
The United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has a less than stellar track record of addressing significant health concerns related to military service. For example, many Vietnam-era veterans had to wait for decades to get access to VA benefits and appropriate medical treatment for medical conditions presumed to be related to exposure to Agent […]
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November Case Spotlight
In November 2021 Partner Mandy Kelly received a great win for a Korean War Veteran. The Veteran became Mandy Kelly’s client several years ago while trying to prove that his service-connected conditions prevented him from working. In April 2020, attorney Mandy Kelly was successful in proving that the Veteran was entitled to receive Individual Unemployability […]
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Nura Lutfi Joins Disability Law Group
Troy, MI (Law Firm Newswire) November 17, 2021 – We are pleased to announce that Nura Lutfi has joined Disability Law Group as an associate attorney in the firm’s Social Security Disability department. Ms. Lutfi earned her Bachelor of Arts in English and Political Science from the University of Michigan and went on to earn […]
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Where do Social Security Funds Come From?
When a person cannot work because of a disability, that person may qualify for Social Security disability benefits. There are two programs available for disability payments. The federal government pays disability benefits from Social Security funds. Our Michigan SSDI attorney can help you determine which program applies if you cannot work because of a disability. […]
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