Social Security Blog

Receiving Workers’ Compensation and Social Security Disability Benefits at the Same Time Any employment-related injury is a concern for business owners, since claims against a company can increase insurance rates. Implementing more stringent safety measures and training can help a company reduce job-related injuries, particularly in high-risk occupations. Injured workers have a right to apply…

When you file for Social Security Disability, you expect that your claim will make its way through the system and you will get the assistance you need. Unfortunately, many valid Social Security disability claims are denied initially. Here are five typical reasons that applications are turned down: Length of Disability. If you are severely injured…

If you are applying for disability benefits, only you can understand your limits and describe your symptoms to a judge. However, a Macomb County Social Security disability lawyer can be invaluable towards helping you prove your disability case. Relating Your Pain When you are testifying in front of a judge, it may be tempting to…

You may be confused by the world of Social Security disability benefits and how disabilities are determined by various government facets. Luckily, a Macomb County Social Security attorney can help you work through your confusion. Who evaluates Social Security benefits? Administrative law judges (ALJs) and state agencies assess Social Security disability benefits. However, they define…

Part of the process of being awarded Social Security disability benefits is to attend a disability hearing and possibly testify in front of an administrative law judge. This step is necessary if you have received denials in the initial consideration and reconsideration phases. Attending the hearing with you will be your Macomb County Social Security…