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  • Before You Apply for Social Security Disability Benefits, Watch This...
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  • How does Social Security determine sedentary work requirements?
  • Social Security Disability Attorney Wins Another Case
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  • Social Security Disability Attorney Wins Another Case!
  • Social Security Disability Attorney Wins Another Claim!

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Social Security Disability

Securing either Social Security Disability or Supplemental Security Income benefits is not simple or straightforward. Even if you believe you are clearly disabled because you are suffering from a serious illness or injury, the process is complicated, intimidating, and discouraging.

Getting approved for disability is not as simple as proving that you cannot work your current or past jobs. The challenging aspect of a Social Security claim is that you generally have to prove that you cannot work any job that is available nationwide.  According to the Social Security Administration (SSA), 75% of initial disability claims are denied and over 80% of consequent appeals are also denied.

If your application for Social Security benefits has been denied, DON'T GIVE UP! 

At LaVan & Neidenberg, we understand the specific reasons for initial application denials and can help you to avoid the common mistakes and pitfalls of the disability claims process. Your financial security is vitally important - put yours in the hands of specialized legal experts who have a track record of success. 

A Successful Claimant Starts Here:

  • Am I eligible for Social Security Disability?
  • How severe does my condition need to be to qualify?
  • How do I apply for disability benefits?
  • My claim was denied. What should I do?
  • How does Social Security make a decision on my claim?
  • When will I hear back from Social Security?

 
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Don't spend another day worrying about how you will pay your medical bills and support your family. Don't continue to think that you are not entitled to disability benefits because your application has been denied.

CALL us today at 1-(888)-234-5758 or fill out our contact form.

Disability attorneys Kenneth LaVan and Adam Neidenberg are members of the Florida Bar Association and the New York State Bar Association. The Firm serves disabled clients nationwide.  Some of the areas in Florida include: Miami-Dade County; Broward County; Fort Lauderdale; Palm Beach; St. Lucie County; Homestead; Vero Beach, Hollywood; Miami Beach; Miami Gardens; Pompano, Sunrise; West Palm Beach; Boca Raton; Melbourne; Tampa; Fort Myers; and Orlando. In Georgia some of the areas include: Atlanta, Georgia; Fulton; and DeKalb County. 

Click the following links to locate a Social Security Administration regional office or Office of Disability Adjudication & Review (ODAR).  You can also visit the Social Security Administration Disability web site. Several of the Social Security Administration regional offices are close by our office, click on the link to get directions to the Social Security regional office: Wilton Manors Social Security Disability office; Sunrise Social Security Disability office; Pompano Social Security Administration Disability office; Pembroke Pines Social Security Disability office;  Lincoln Square Social Security Administration Disability office; Perrine Social Security Administration Disability office; Blue Lagoon Social Security Disability office; Jackson Social Security Administration Disability office; Allapattah Social Security Disability office; Hialeah Social Security Administration Disability office; 801 SW 1st Miami Social Security Disability office; Biscayne Boulevard Social Security Administration Disability office; West Flagler Social Security Disability office; Peachtree Social Security Administration Disability office; Atlanta Social Security Disability office; Decatur Social Security Administration Disability office; Marietta Social Security Disability office; Morrow Social Security Administration Disability office; and Norcross Social Security Disability office. You can always Google "Social Security Disability Lawyer" to help you find a lawyer to assist you with your claim.

Over the years, we have assisted claimants suffering from: 

  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Back Pain
  • Diabetic Neuropathy
  • Fibromyalgia
  • COPD
  • Heart Disease/Coronary Artery Disease/Chest Pain
  • Fatigue/Weakness
  • Cancer
  • Traumatic Brain Injuries
  • Amputation
  • Hypertension
  • Crohn's Disease/Gastric Problems
  • Asthma
  • Depression
  • Schizophrenia
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Panic Attacks
  • ADHD (in children)
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Spinal Cord Injuries
  • Joint Swelling
  • RSD
  • Multiple Sclerosis

...and many more


Library for Social Security Disability:

  • How does Social Security determine sedentary work requirements?   
    Description: Social Security assesses the claimant's physical and/or mental limitations by considering the information on their Residual Functional Capacity Questionnaire (RFC) and/or Mental Capacity Assessment and then determines what kind of basic work activities they can perform. A disability claimant must prove to Social Security that they cannot perform their past job or any other job in the national economy.
  • Social Security Disability Attorney Wins Another Case   
    Description: Fort Lauderdale, Florida Social Security Disability attorney wins case for claimant suffering from diabetes, back pain, hypertension, vertigo, and depression.
  • Social Security Disability Attorney Wins Another Case   
    Description: Ft. Lauderdale, FL Social Security Disability Attorney receives a fully favorable decision for claimant who suffers from Herniated Disc Disease, Lumbar Spine, Central Spinal Stenosis, Impingement Dural Sac, Encroachment Neural Foramina.
  • Social Security Disability Attorney Wins Another Case!   
    Description: Social Security Disability attorney in Ft. Lauderdale, FL wins case for claimant who suffers from Obesity, Cardiomyopathy, Osteoarthritis of the Knees with Impaired Ambulation, and Recurrent Arrhythmias.
  • Social Security Disability Attorney Wins Another Claim!   
    Description: Ft. Lauderdale Social Security Disability attorney won case for claimant suffering from Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease, Fibromyalgia, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Restless Legs Syndrome, Obesity.
  • Applying for Social Security Disability Benefits: What You Will Need   
    Description: If you are under the impression that all you need to do to apply for Social Security disability benefits or SSI is complete an application, you are sadly mistaken. In this article, we list the documents you will need to prepare, gather, and attach to your application.
  • Rules for Substantial Gainful Activity if you are self-employed   
    Description: Many disability claimants are confused about whether they can work on a part-time basis or volunteer. Well, like everything else, Social Security has specific guidelines about working while receiving disability insurance benefits or SSI (supplemental security income). Learn more here.
  • Increasing the Odds: Tip #5 - Make Sure All Deadlines Are Met   
    Description: To increase the chances of winning your disability claim you have to learn how navigate the Social Security system. LaVan & Neidenberg offers these tips on how to do just that!
  • How does Social Security Determine Your Ability to Perform Light Work   
    Description: When Social Security examines the medical evidence in your disability claims file, they pay particular attention to the documents that list the your physical and/or mental limitations to determine the job classification you fall into. The burden is on the disability claimant to prove to Social Security that their limitations prevent them from performing ANY JOB in the national economy.
  • How does Social Security determine if I am disabled? (5-Step Analysis)   
    Description: The DDS examiner assigned to your case will employ the following 5-Step Analysis to determine if you are disabled.
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Frequent Questions for Social Security Disability:

  • I just received a Function Report questionnaire in the mail from Social Security. What should I do? 
  • Will I be asked to testify at my Social Security Disability hearing?
  • I just received notice that my claim was denied. Should I appeal the decision or start a new application?
  • I just received a notice from Disability Determination Services (DDS) that states I must undergo a medical examination by one of their doctors. Should I go to this appointment?
  • I just started a new application/filed an appeal for disability benefits but have since moved/changed my phone number/started seeing a new doctor/my medical condition has worsened or improved/been prescribed and am taking new medication. What should I do?
  • I can't afford the medication my doctor says I need to take for my condition. What should I do?
  • What should I do to prepare for my Social Security Disability hearing?
  • What is an "on-the-record decision"?
  • Is it possible for me, the claimant, to request an on-the-record decision?
  • My Social Security Disability claim received a fully favorable decision. However, because my condition is expected to improve, I was told that my case would be reevaluated in a year's time. Should I be concerned? 
  • I've often heard that my disability must meet a "listing". What exactly is a listing? 
  • How do I apply for disability benefits?
  • If I am injured or disabled, when is the best time to apply?
  • If I am injured or disabled how do I apply?
  • How long does it take to get a decision?
  • If I am disabled when will I be eligible for benefits?
  • Where do I find helpful resources on how to file?
  • How can I get a decision faster when I apply for disability?
  • What medical conditions are considered disabling?
  • What kind of benefits can I expect if I am found disabled?
  • What evidence is used to determine if I am disabled?
  • When can I expect to get a decision on my disability claim?
  • What steps should I take if my disability claim is denied?
  • If I am denied how can I appeal the decision?
  • How severe does my condition have to be to receive disability?
  • How long will my disability benefits last?
  • If I have a hearing in front of an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ), what should I expect?
  • Is it really that difficult to receive Social Security Disability benefits?
  • I won my disability claim! What happens now?
  • Can I work and still receive disability benefits?
  • I will be 18 soon; will I continue to receive my disability benefits as an adult?
  • What is the Disability Report - Adult?
  • Is the Disability Report - Adult the same form you would complete for a child?
  • What do I do if my benefits were cut off?
  • What are the benefits of having a social security disability attorney or advocate assist me?
  • How Can I afford a Social Security disability attorney?
  • How should I choose a Social Security Disability Attorney?
  • Should I choose a Social Security disability lawyer from my home town or state?
  • I don’t have insurance, how can I get medical treatment?

Blog for Social Security Disability

  • Be Sure to Check Out Our Disability Descriptions
  • Before You Apply for Social Security Disability Benefits, Watch This...
  • Awarded Disability Benefits? Continue to Seek Medical Treatment
  • Alleviating the Backlog of Disability Claims
  • Social Security: Stimulus Funds Set to Reduce Backlog of Disability Claims...
  • Budget cuts may leave California SSI recipients homeless...
  • Need to apply for Social Security's services? Be prepared to wait, wait, and wait some more...
  • Social Security Disability Determination Services: A big piece of the disability claim puzzle?
  • You can still cash in on 2007's economic stimulus plan...
  • This Year, 125,000 Disability Claimants Will Receive a Decision in 10 Days!
  • Government Spending Cuts Impact the Disabled in Florida
  • Alternatives to Anti-Depressants...
  • Got a disability claim in the works? Then, you need to fight for free access to your medical records!
  • ¿Esta Incapacidado y Necesita Beneficios del Seguro Social?
  • President-Elect Obama Says He'll Reshape Social Security and Medicare Programs
  • McCain Gives Up Disability Payments
  • Social Security simplifies benefits application process...
  • SSA will streamline claims process with access to national health network
  • New Method of Scoring IQ Tests Benefits Children With Intellectual Disabilities
  • Disability benefits: a favorable decision doesn't mean you'll receive payments forever...
  • Disability hearing coming up? Here's how to prepare...
  • Your disability hearing: will you be asked to testify?
  • Cardiac patients: the cost of your hospital care is on the rise...
  • Disability hearings: average wait times for Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, Tampa, Florida and Atlanta, Georgia
  • Social Security 2009 Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA)
  • HIV/AIDS vaccine set to hit the market in spring of 2009!
  • Diabetics: Gangrene and amputation prevention
  • Plavix users beware! Mixing Plavix and heartburn drugs may increase risk of heart attack, stroke and other dangerous events...
  • Fast-track decisions for certain Social Security disability cases...
  • President-elect Barack Obama on Social Security
  • Women! Self-medicate your fibromyalgia with exercise!
  • Increase your chances of winning your disability claim - read our top 3 tips!
  • Miami, Fort Lauderdale, all of South Florida and Nationwide: New Law Extends SSI (Supplement Security Income) Eligibility for Refugees.
  • Social Security Administration Holds Conference on HIV Infection...
  • We will appeal your Social Security Disability denial!
  • Parents and caregivers of disabled children: your child may be elegible for Social Security benefits.
  • Will you be eligible to receive Social Security Survivors' Benefits should your disabled loved one pass away?
  • Do you have enough "work credits" to qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits?
  • Certain veterans are eligible to receive extra work credits from Social Security...
  • Fighting an uphill battle for Social Security Disability benefits...
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  • Presidential candidates propose changes to the Social Security system...
  • RED LIGHT SPECIAL in the Imaging Department at the Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center in Chicago, IL
  • Social Security Disability judges make a determination about your residual functional capacity...
  • A common chemical used in plastics may be linked to heart disease, diabetes, and liver damage...
  • Are you uninsured and a Florida resident? You have treatment options...
  • It is important to get your blood sugar under control to avoid long-term complications
  • Fibromyalgia causes significant mental and physical limitations
  • Man shot self to claim disability benefits
  • I recommend the free "how to win your social security claim" report on this site

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  • I just received a Function Report questionnaire in the mail from Social Security. What should I do? 
  • Will I be asked to testify at my Social Security Disability hearing?
  • I just received notice that my claim was denied. Should I appeal the decision or start a new application?
  • I just received a notice from Disability Determination Services (DDS) that states I must undergo a medical examination by one of their doctors. Should I go to this appointment?
  • I just started a new application/filed an appeal for disability benefits but have since moved/changed my phone number/started seeing a new doctor/my medical condition has worsened or improved/been prescribed and am taking new medication. What should I do?

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