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After what is generally referred to as the intake interview or initial assessment process, you should be aware of exactly why the Social Security Administration and Disability Review denied your claim and how the advocate intends to address it. Notice I said “strengths and weakness.” Claim Weaknesses Every application for disability […]
If you are unable to work due to a debilitating condition, you may qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. To successfully claim for SSDI benefits, you must meet all the requirements set out by the Social Security Administration (SSA), the most important of which in the eyes of […]
Back injuries can be caused by trauma or occur due to your aging. Either way, your back injury could be so debilitating that you are unable to work. Back injuries are one of the most common type of claims for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, but Tampa back injury […]
This was a issue that came up in one of our Tampa, Florida cases recently when an ALJ denied benefits and relied on his own opinion rather than the opinions of a treating physician. The rule is that an ALJ cannot rely on his own opinion or even a (non-medical) lay opinion […]
Unfortunately, Florida has some of the longest processing times in the country. Due to recent statistics, they are as follows: St. Petersburg, Clearwater: 522 days Orlando, Ocala: 541 days Tampa: 564 days Tallahassee: 575 days Jacksonville: 602 days Ft. Myers: 633 days Ft. Lauderdale: 643 days Miami: (Last of […]