Social Security Disability and Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is now a recognized medically determinable impairment by the Social Security Administration. For this reason, the Fibromyaldia claimant who has been denied should not give up on their case. Fibromyalgia is a pain disorder that has gained…
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Applying for Social Security Disability
Applying for Social Security Disability benefits requires extensive information about you, your injury or illness, your medical records, and your work history. The more accurate and specific you can be in your application, the greater the chance your…
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Allan W. Ben receives Martindale Hubble’s highest peer rating
Metro Detroit Attorney Allan W. Ben, has received the “AV” Preeminent rating from Martindale Hubble, the nation’s premier independent peer rating association. This is the highest rating available.
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Social Security Disability and Age
If you are applying for Social Security Disability benefits, you are over 50 and can no longer work, then SSA must take your age into consideration. If you are over 50 years old and are limited to unskilled sedentary work, Social Security will presum…
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Social Security Disability and The Evaluation Process
In determining whether or not you may be entitled to Social Security Disability, the SSA uses a 5-step sequential evaluation process. 1. The first step is whether you are working? Step 1 determines if an person is “working”, according to the Soci…
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A Child Can Also Get Benefits if a Parent is Receiving SSD Benefits
A child or children whose parent is disabled can sometimes receive disability benefits. These benefits are called “auxiliary benefits” by Social Security. Several requirements must be met: a. The disabled parent must be receiving Title 2 Social S…
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Allan Ben Was Successful in Another Social Security Disability Case
Metro Detroit, Michigan attorney Allan W. Ben received a favorable decision from Social Security Disability Administration today. The client diagnosed with “moderate mitral valve stenosis and moderate to severe mitral valve regurgitation”. The cl…
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Can you Refuse to go to a Social Security Medical Examination?
Yes, you can refuse to go to a CE, or consultative examination, commonly known as a “social security medical examination”. However, this would not be a smart move. In fact, a failure to attend a scheduled exam can potentially be grounds for a den…
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Applying for SSI Disability
SSI Disability stands for supplemental security income. In terms of disability, SSI is designed to provide disability benefits for those people who have either never worked or for people based on their work history and earnings, were once covered for…
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How Your Doctors Can Help You Win Your Social Security Disability Case
Having your doctors participate in your SSD case is imperative. Unfortunately, doctors are often reluctant to writing letters and filling out forms on behalf of Social Security Disability Claimants. Nevertheless, if your doctor, based on his or her t…
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