Ortiz Law Firm is dedicated to helping people recover the disability benefits they deserve. We handle group Long Term Disability (LTD) claims, individual disability insurance policy claims, ERISA disability claims, and Social Security Disability claims.
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Are you preparing for a Social Security Disability hearing only to have it postponed? You’re not alone. Delayed hearings can be frustrating and overwhelming. This post will discuss why Social Security Disability hearings may be delayed and what a postponement means for your claim. Common Reasons for Postponement Disability hearings are sometimes postponed for various …
Why Do Social Security Disability Hearings Get Postponed?Read More
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A vocational expert is a professional who provides testimony regarding the vocational aspects of a disability claim. The presence of a vocational expert in a Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) hearing can significantly influence the outcome of a claim. By providing insights into a claimant’s work-related abilities and limitations, vocational experts contribute essential information for …
Vocational Experts At Social Security Disability Hearings [With Sample Questions]Read More
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The Social Security Administration (SSA) offers programs to provide financial assistance to those in need. Among these programs is the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program. Your SSDI claim may qualify for expedited TERI case processing if you have a terminal illness. What Is a TERI Case? The SSA established Terminal Illness (TERI) case processing …
Social Security Disability For Terminal Illnesses (TERI)Read More
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Staying afloat while waiting to be approved for disability benefits is a tricky issue in most cases. Help might be available while waiting for Social Security or long-term disability insurance payments, but you must piece it together. Below are some resources for claimants in the state of Florida. There may be similar resources available to …
Financial Assistance While Waiting On Disability – Florida ResourcesRead More
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Far too many people give up when denied benefits because they feel like they have no further appeal rights. We have helped claimants get approved on a new claim even after receiving an unfavorable decision from a judge in a prior claim. If you’ve been denied by an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ), it’s important to …
What Happens If I Lose My Social Security Disability Hearing?Read More
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Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a federal program that pays benefits to people who cannot work due to a disability. If you have a disability and are unable to work, you may be eligible for SSDI benefits. However, getting approved for SSDI can be a long and complicated process. Here are some things that …
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Today, I’d like to delve into a crucial aspect of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claims: the “Grid Rules,” formally known as the “Medical-Vocational Guidelines.” These may be found in Appendix 2 to Subpart P of Part 404 of the Code of Federal Regulations. Note: They are called “Grid Rules” because the Rule, Age, Education, …
Leveraging The Grid Rules After Age 50 To Secure SSDI BenefitsRead More
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When applying for Social Security Disability benefits, one term that often comes up is the On-The-Record (OTR) decision. This article will discuss an OTR decision and how it can affect your claim. What is an On-The-Record (OTR) with SSA? An OTR decision is a fully favorable decision given without having to attend a hearing before …
What Is An On The Record Decision In A Social Security Disability Claim?Read More
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Will a personal injury settlement affect my Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits? Should I apply for disability benefits with a personal injury lawsuit pending? Does a lump sum payment for my injury impact my disability claim? Whether a personal injury lawsuit will affect your Social Security benefits depends on the type of benefit you …
Will A Personal Injury Settlement Affect My Social Security Disability Benefits?Read More
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My name is Nick Ortiz, and I am a Social Security Disability Attorney. I recently interacted with one of our clients, who received a favorable decision two years after starting his initial application. He was happy and relieved to finally get this good news. This made me think of a question we get from many …
Social Security Disability Claim Timeline: What To Expect After Filing A Disability ClaimRead More
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The Listing of Impairments describes impairments for each of the major body systems that Social Security considers severe enough to prevent a claimant from doing any gainful activity, regardless of his or her age, education, or work experience (you can find these impairments on our website in our articles on the disabilities that may qualify for benefits). Disability …
What Is The Listing Of Impairments In A Social Security Disability Claim?Read More
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Social Security recognizes that it has an obligation to provide benefits quickly to applicants whose medical conditions are so serious that their conditions obviously meet disability standards. The Compassionate Allowances (CAL) initiative is a way of quickly identifying diseases and other medical conditions that invariably qualify under the Listing of Impairments based on minimal objective …
What Are Compassionate Allowances In Social Security Disability Claims?Read More
Ortiz Law Firm is a national disability law firm specializing in long-term disability appeals, disability insurance lawsuits, and Social Security Disability claims. Contact us for a free case review.
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