To qualify for Disability or SSI, a Claimant must meet the SSA’s Durational Requirement. This means a Claimant must be dealing with a severe impairment that is expected to last a year or more or result in death. While this does not mean that one must wait a year to […]
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ALJ approval percentages (those cases approved by Administrative Law Judges) can vary widely throughout the country. It is not hard to imagine that when a Claimant is scheduled to have their case heard, one of the first questions that gets asked is, “How is the judge, and are they likely […]
O’Brien & Feiler always recommends having competent representation at Disability Hearings. If you are in Georgia, we would like to help. If not, it is always advisable to seek local counsel that specializes in representing disability claimants. After waiting for months or even years, the date of your ALJ disability […]
Social Security uses a 5-step analysis process when evaluating whether or not an individual’s medical condition will establish eligibility for disability benefits. With one exception, noted below, each step represents a “gateway” that must be passed in order to proceed. If you have any questions about some of the terms […]
Author’s Note: This article contains a number of defined terms used by the Social Security Administration. If you are not familiar with disability terminology, in particular the role of a Vocational Expert, please see our list of Common Disability Definitions. For most Claimants, especially those younger than age 50, one […]
