The Disability Law Group discusses whether or not arthritis qualifies patients for social security disability benefits.

Does My Arthritis Qualify Me for Social Security Disability Benefits?

Social Security disability benefits are available for individuals who are unable to work due to a qualifying medical condition. Given the fact that arthritis can be severe enough to impair a person’s ability to maintain employment, people often wonder whether this condition entitles them to benefits. Whether or not arthritis entitles one to Social Security […]

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Attorney Erika Riggs

Disability Law Group: Case Spotlight

During her hearing on May 9, 2019 in Lansing, Michigan, before a federally-appointed Social Security Administrative Law Judge, our client walked in prepared and confident – not because she had been through the process before in 2016 but in spite of that. This time around, she walked in to court alongside her attorney, Erika Riggs, […]

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Tips for a Successful Social Security Disability Claim

Whether you’re applying for Social Security disability benefits for the first time or appealing a denial, there are steps you can take to increase your chances of success. The first thing you should do before initiating either process, however, is seek the guidance of an experienced Michigan disability law attorney. With a disability law attorney […]

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Am I eligible for Social Security Disability Benefits?

Life can be tough for people who are unable to earn a living due to a disability. Fortunately for many, there are programs in place at both the state and federal level designed to help people with disabilities to get by financially with the help of monetary benefits and insurance. In fact, disabled individuals who […]

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The Disability Law Group discusses the difference between VA benefits and social security disability benefits.

VA and Social Security Disability—What’s the Difference?

Veterans Administration (VA) disability compensation is a tax-free benefit available to veterans who incurred a disability while serving, or related to their service, in the military, such as a physical injury, chronic illness, or mental health condition. Social Security disability benefits, on the other hand, are available to disabled individuals who aren’t able to competitively […]

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The Disability Law Group discusses whether or not your social security disability benefits would cancel if you have a job.

Can My Social Security Disability Benefits Be Cancelled If I Have a Job?

Social Security disability benefits are extremely valuable to individuals who are unable to work due to a disability. But what happens when a Social Security disability benefits recipient returns to work? While these types of benefits are intended to help those who can’t work, there are specific circumstances in which a disabled individual can hold […]

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Disability Law Group hosts first Free Legal Aid & Resource Clinic

We had a wonderful time at our first Free Legal Aid & Resource Clinic on Saturday. Thank you to our volunteers who made this event so successful for the community. #EveryClientMatters This comprehensive clinic provided legal advice on a wide variety of topics. Our attorneys, Mandy Kelly, Erika Riggs, and Randall Mansour provided free legal […]

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Common Reasons That SSD Claims Are Denied

Despite the high number of people who apply for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits each year in Michigan, a majority of claims are denied at the initial level of the disability claim process. And while every applicant’s situation is unique, the reasons for denial tend to be relatively uniform. In order to improve the chances […]

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Someone filling out Social Security Disability Claim

What You Need to Know About Social Security Disability Appeals

Countless people rely on Social Security Disability (SSD) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits to meet their needs. Without these benefits, many of these individuals would be unable to support themselves and their families. Not only can these benefits provide monetary relief, but the critical insurance that accompanies this benefit as well. Therefore, the denial […]

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