Who is the Vocational Expert and why are they at my hearing? The role played by the vocational expert (“VE”) at your social security disability hearing is often uncertain and confusing. Almost all social security disability hearings will…
Many people have more than one job these days. Working for cash, or “under the table,” is often utilized as a way to make ends meet. However, this type of work can affect the amount of money that you are…
Starting an application for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits is often extremely difficult and time consuming. This is primarily because the agency does not have an online SSI application option and must be processed by your local Social Security office. …
What Does it Mean? When Can I Expect to Hear from the SSA? During the long wait between the initial denial and hearing, the SSA will periodically send out letters requesting updated medical and work information. The information requested is…
Proving your disability case on the basis of seizures activity can be difficult. Often the difficult issue is proving the frequent and duration of seizure episodes. It is vital that you maintain frequent visits with you neurologist. Seizures are sudden…
Social Security disability cases involving mental health limitations are denied at a much higher rate than physical illnesses in Colorado and across the nation. Why? The answer is due to the difficulties obtaining objective evidence to prove your case. A successful…
Colorado news station, 9News, recently aired a special report on the Social Security disability program’s massive delay. The report highlights the hardship imposed on deserving applicants during the increasing wait time. Viner Disability Law attorney William Viner, Esq. was interviewed…
Myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), commonly known as chronic fatigue syndrome, affects around one million people in the United States. Despite this prevalence, researchers estimate that only 20% of those with the disease are diagnosed. This is due in large part to…
Sickle cell anemia, a condition in which there aren’t enough healthy red blood cells to adequately carry oxygen throughout your body, is a rare and likely debilitating disease. Although life expectancy has dramatically increased for patients with sickle cell over the last…
The function report (questionnaire) sent from the SSA will ask you to describe a typical day, or to describe how your impairment has impacted or prevented you from doing things such as cooking, cleaning, laundry, or walking the dog. These forms…
