For one Social Security Disability claimant, the biggest challenge was not simply proving that her medical condition prevented her from working. Her case required establishing that her disability began years earlier, before her Social Security Disability Insurance coverage expired. The claimant had been unable to work for years while experiencing debilitating symptoms from ulcerative colitis. […]
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Applying for SSI Benefits as a Young Adult: What You Need to Know
Turning 18 can bring important changes for young adults with disabilities, including how Social Security evaluates eligibility for Supplemental Security Income (SSI). SSI may provide monthly payments to people with disabilities who have limited income and resources. For young adults, the rules can be different from those that applied before age 18, especially when it […]
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What Documents Do I Need to File a VA Disability Claim?
Filing a VA disability claim usually requires more than simply telling VA that you have a medical condition. The evidence should help show what condition you have, what happened during your military service, and how the two may be connected. The exact documents you need will depend on the type of claim you are filing, […]
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Over $1 Million in Retroactive VA Benefits After Years of Continued Advocacy
For one veteran, securing a 100% Permanent and Total disability rating was not the end of the fight. After years of navigating the VA disability system, Disability Law Group Partner & Attorney Mandy L. Kelly successfully obtained a 100% Permanent and Total rating in October 2022, including a 100% evaluation for service-connected mental health conditions. […]
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What Services Can Help With a Social Security Disability Claim?
Applying for Social Security Disability benefits can involve medical records, work history, forms, deadlines, and ongoing communication with the Social Security Administration. While no service can guarantee that a disability claim will be approved, the right support can help you organize important information, develop medical evidence, understand what Social Security is asking for, and respond […]
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What Veterans Should Know About Secondary Conditions
A service-connected disability can sometimes lead to additional physical or mental health problems over time. When a new condition is caused or worsened by an existing service-connected disability, it may qualify as a secondary service-connected condition. Veterans may overlook these conditions because they did not begin during military service. However, VA recognizes that disability compensation […]
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What Happens After Your Social Security Disability Claim Is Denied?
Receiving a Social Security Disability denial can feel discouraging, especially when your health has already affected your ability to work and support yourself. However, a denial does not necessarily mean that you are not eligible for benefits. You have the right to appeal the decision and provide additional information that may help Social Security better […]
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More Than $20,000 in Back Pay: Livonia Man Approved for SSD Benefits in Under a Year
When a 52-year-old man from Livonia, Michigan, came to Disability Law Group, he needed help navigating his Social Security Disability claim while managing several serious physical and mental health conditions. Less than one year later, his claim was approved. He did not have to face another year or longer waiting for a disability hearing. The […]
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How to Prove Service Connection for a VA Disability Claim
Having a medical diagnosis is only one part of a VA disability claim. In most cases, you must also show that your condition is connected to something that happened during your military service. This connection is known as service connection. Understanding what VA looks for can help you identify missing evidence and present a clearer, […]
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Without a Hearing, SSA Awards Texas Man More Than $111,000 in Past-Due Benefits
For many people applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), the process can feel long, uncertain, and exhausting. Even when a person has serious medical conditions that prevent full-time work, benefits are not always approved right away. At Disability Law Group, we understand how important it is to keep building the strongest possible case, even […]
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