Filing a child’s disability claim looks very similar to filing a claim for an adult, but there are a few nuances that one should understand. Children under the age of 18 qualify for Social Security benefits under the SSI program. A child can qualify if they have a medical condition […]
Disability and Insurance Law Blog
31 posts
The Law Firm of O’Brien & Feiler is pleased to announce that Thomas O’Brien has been named a 2020 Super Lawyer. Only 5% of Georgia attorneys are designated as Super Lawyers, and each honoree is noted to have attained a high degree of professional achievement, ethical standing, and peer recognition. […]
According to the Social Security Administration (SSA), 25% of 20-year-old workers will become disabled before reaching full retirement age. This statistic is alarming. Fortunately, the SSA offers Social Security Disability (SSD). These regular monthly payments are benefits for disabled people who qualify. Recipients of SSD have qualified by applying to […]
Across the country, millions of people are suffering from disabilities and disabling conditions. These impairments range from marginal to severe. Some people may be able to function independently, whereas other disabled individuals are totally dependent. Regardless of the disability, many people continue to suffer. Fortunately, there is assistance. The Social […]
Back pain may be caused by any number of issues, and claiming disability as a result of back pain can be a challenge. Back pain may be created by degenerative disc disease, muscle and disc issues, congenital malformations, or even hip or knee issues that change how people carry themselves. […]
Fibromyalgia is an illness that affects millions of people nationwide, and of those individuals, many thousands will experience challenges claiming disability as a result of fibromyalgia. This diagnosis is neurologic in nature, and its symptoms include tenderness to the touch in the muscles, joints, and soft tissue as well as […]
O’Brien & Feiler recently presented a webinar through Hometown Health University regarding Insourcing Medicaid Eligibility. Most hospitals seek Medicaid Eligibility on behalf on uninsured patients. Not only does this benefit the hospital, but it benefits patients, and the stakes have never been higher. Unexpected medical debt is the leading cause […]
The Composite Jobs Rule can materially affect the Social Security Disability / SSI claim evaluation process. The technique employed by the Social Security Administration (SSA) typically follows a five-step sequential evaluation process. These five steps are discussed in detail over in the OBF Knowledge Base, but as a brief summary […]
A well-timed Social Security Disability claim can increase retirement benefits in certain circumstances. Successfully claiming disability will lessen the early retirement reduction for people who stop working due to health reasons. OBF Disability Attorney Thomas O’Brien shares this strategy in an article published on Medium.com. Seeking Disability benefits prior to […]