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Apr 24 2024

What is Continuing Disability Review and Should You Be Worried about It?

Posted by Gallo Cazort & Co. Law Firm | Disability Law

Obtaining Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits is a struggle for many. Once your claim is approved, you might breathe a sigh of relief. However, the Social Security Administration (SSA) conducts regular continuing disability reviews, called CDRs. At base, a CDR checks whether you continue to qualify for benefits by looking at the nature of …

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Dec 20 2023

Should You Be Worried about Social Security Disability Running Out of Money

Posted by Gallo Cazort & Co. Law Firm | Disability Law

Newspaper stories regularly report that the Social Security trust fund is almost out of money. Many people who rely on Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits are worried about what will happen when the trust fund is empty. At Gallo, Cazort, and Co., we understand these fears. However, there is good news, which ourArkansas SSDI …

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Nov 29 2023

Social Security Disability: Your Guide to Retroactive Benefits

Posted by Gallo Cazort & Co. Law Firm | Disability Law

The Social Security disability claims process can take time. In some cases, a person could be left with a multi-month gap between the point that they became eligible for SSDI benefits and the point when they actually applied. Retroactive Social Security disability benefits may be available. In this article, our Arkansas Social Security disability attorney …

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Oct 12 2023

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

Posted by Gallo Cazort & Co. Law Firm | Disability Law

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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Sep 19 2023

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

Posted by Gallo Cazort & Co. Law Firm | Disability Law

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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Aug 4 2023

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

Posted by Gallo Cazort & Co. Law Firm | Social Security Disability

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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May 4 2023

Understanding Social Security Disability: Your Guide to Navigating the System

Posted by Gallo Cazort & Co. Law Firm | Disability Law

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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Apr 10 2023

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

Posted by Gallo Cazort & Co. Law Firm | Social Security Disability

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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May 19 2022

What to Know About the Residual Functional Capacity

Posted by Gallo Cazort & Co. Law Firm | Disability Law

Are you applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits in Bentonville? If so, you must be prepared to present comprehensive medical documentation that establishes the existence, seriousness, and impairing nature of your injury or illness. A residual functional capacity (RFC) assessment is one of the main ways that the SSA evaluates your limitations. In …

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Jan 6 2022

What Medical Conditions Qualify for Social Security Disability

Posted by Gallo Cazort & Co. Law Firm | Social Security Disability

Through a Social Security disability claim, a person with a medical disability can seek benefits to support themselves and their family. This raises an important question: What types of medical conditions qualify for Social Security disability benefits? The short answer is that a wide range of medical impairments can qualify for SSDI or SSI—an applicant …

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