Posted by Meghan Gallo | Disability Law

In order to bring a successful Social Security disability claim, an applicant must establish that their disability or medical impairment prevents them from working. In practice, this means proving two separate things:  You cannot return to your previous occupation; and You cannot reasonably be expected to ‘retrain’ to a less strenuous position.  The Social Security …

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Posted by Meghan Gallo | Disability Law

COVID-19 continues to spread throughout the country. The Arkansas Department of Health reports that over 155,000 cases of the virus have been confirmed in the state as of November 28th. The virus has interrupted many aspects of life. This raises an important question: Can I still apply for disability benefits during the pandemic? The answer …

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Posted by Meghan Gallo | Disability Law

Social Security disability insurance should provide financial support and security to people and families who need it the most. Unfortunately, getting a claim paid can sometimes prove to be challenging. According to historical data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), between 27 and 36 percent of Social Security disability claims are approved upon initial application …

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