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How Mental Health Conditions are Evaluated for SSDI/SSI in Arkansas

According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), 1 in 5 adults in the United States experience mental illness each year. Mental illness can have a serious impact on a person’s life, it can lead to problems at work, in relationships and with physical health. If you think you or someone you know may …

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Will Workers’ Comp Benefits Impact Your Social Security Disability Benefits in Arkansas?

Were you hurt while on the job in Arkansas? You may be entitled to receive no-fault benefits through a workers’ compensation claim. If you have a significant long-term disability related to your work injury, you may also be entitled to receive benefits through the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program.  This raises an important question: …

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Social Security Disability Claims: An Overview of Work-Related Information You Need to Provide With Your Application

Are you preparing to file for disability benefits through the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program? You will be required to provide comprehensive work-related information along with your application. An incomplete or inaccurate application could lead to a delay or even outright denial of disability benefits. Within this article, our Arkansas Social Security disability lawyer …

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Social Security Disability Appeals: A Guide to the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) Hearings

For a person who has a long-term disability, Social Security benefits can make a dramatic financial difference. The denial of an SSDI or SSI claim is stressful and frustrating, but you have the right to appeal—potentially to an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) hearing. In this article, our Arkansas Social Security disability lawyer provides a comprehensive …

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Can You Work and Receive Social Security Disability Benefits?

Many Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) beneficiaries face a dilemma. Although their condition might be improving, they are not well enough to begin working full time. Unfortunately, if they start working even part-time, they fear that the government will cut off their benefits. What can they do? Thankfully, the Social Security Administration (SSA) allows SSDI …

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Washington Post Report: Federal Judges Rebuke Federal Government for Social Security Disability Errors (Too Many Wrongful Denials)

Recently, The Washington Post published a comprehensive report on the high rate of wrongful Social Security disability denials by the federal government. Too many people struggle to get the SSDI/SSI benefits that they rightfully deserve under the law. In this blog post, our Rogers Social Security disability lawyer highlights the key things to know about …

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My SSDI Claim Was Just Denied in Arkansas. What Do I Do Now?

Was your SSDI claim denied? As stressful and frustrating as it can be, you are far from alone. The Social Security Administration (SSA) reports that approximately 7 in 10 initial Social Security disability claims are denied. Here is the good news: You have the right to appeal an SSDI denial. You need to be proactive. …

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Understanding Social Security Disability: Your Guide to Navigating the System

Navigating the complexities of the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) system can be overwhelming. Whether you’re a person with a disability seeking assistance or a loved one trying to understand the process, it’s crucial to have the right information at your fingertips. In this blog post, we will shed light on the Social Security disability …

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Study: One Million Americans May Be Missing Out on Social Security Disability Benefits they are Qualified For

According to a report from ABC News 7, there may be more than one million Americans who are qualified for Social Security disability benefits based on their medical condition and financial position who are not actually receiving any benefits. Here, our Rogers Social Security Disability Insurance attorney provides an overview of the study and highlights …

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Can I Get Social Security Disability Benefits for a Bad Back in Arkansas?

Are you suffering from back problems? You are far from alone. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) reports that as many as one-quarter of U.S. adults deal with some form of back pain on a regular basis. At its worst, a bad back can be totally debilitating. You may not reasonably be able to work …

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