General Information
What does it mean to be “disabled” under Social Security’s rules?
What is the difference between Disability and SSI?
Applying for Disability
What should I know about completing the forms?
Link to Jonathan Ginsberg’s “how to” book for Social Security disability forms
How much will I get if I am approved?
Will I be entitled to a lump sum payment for past due benefits?
What is the 5 month waiting period?
Can I apply for a closed period of disability?
Delays in Atlanta area hearing offices
Are there any secrets to winning early?
Are my medical records sufficient?
Should I hire a lawyer, and if so, when?
How do I get started with your law firm
Link to Ginsberg Law new client package
Winning Your Social Security Disability case
How is my case decided – will I always have to appear before a Judge?
Can a Judge Approve my Case “on the record” without requiring me to attend a hearing?
What are the Top 8 Ways to Win Disability Benefits?
What Evidence Should I Use to Increase my Chances of Winning?
What are some typical cases that you see?
What are the Three “Theories of Disability” that SSA Uses to Decide Claims?
How are age and education considered by SSA?
Why claimants over the age of 50 have an advantage
How do I Describe my Pain to Social Security?
How do I Win by Meeting a “Listing?”
If I don’t meet a “listing” can I still win?
How does the functional capacity argument work?
What are the “grid” rules and how can I use them to win my case?
How can my lawyer’s pre-hearing brief help me win?
What are Some Reliable Signs that I Have Won my Hearing?
Why Would the Social Security Judge Deny my Case?
What if I lose – is my case over?
What does a hearing decision from a Judge look like?
What actually happens at a hearing?
How does attorney Ginsberg approach a case involving….
Alagille Syndrome and Social Security Disability
Alzheimer’s Disease (Early Onset) and Dementia
Back Pain and Social Security Disability
Bipolar disorder and Social Security Disability
Borderline Intellectual Functioning
Cancer and Social Security Disability
Closed Head Injuries and Social Security Disability
Crohn’s & Colitis and Social Security Disability
Deafness and Social Security Disability
Depression and Social Security Disability
Diabetes and Social Security Disability
Fibromyalgia and Social Security Disability
Heart Disease and Social Security Disability
H.I.V./AIDS and Social Security Disability
Kidney Disease and Social Security Disability
Knee Pain/Damage and Social Security Disability
Lupus and Social Security Disability
Migraine Headaches and Social Security Disability
Multiple Sclerosis and Social Security Disability
Nerve Pain and Leg Weakness and Social Security Disability
Polycythemia Vera and Social Security Disability
PTSD and Social Security Disability
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy and SSD
Rheumatoid Arthritis and Social Security Disability
Schizophrenia and Social Security Disability
Seizure Disorder and Social Security Disability
Vascular Diseases and Social Security Disability
Impact of Personal Injury Claims, Workers’ Compensation or Long Term Disability
How will workers’ compensation affect my Social Security case?
Will my LTD benefits be affected by my Social Security case?
How does my personal injury case affect my Social Security disability claim?
Other issues
Will I get Medicare or Medicaid if I win?
What if the Claimant dies While Waiting for the Hearing?
Getting Paid After You Have Won
Why are Atlanta cases subject to such long delays?
What can be done about delays in the issuance of hearing decisions
Overpayment Issues – how to ask for a waiver
Updated information – see my Disability Blog. Please also listen to my disability podcast – www.ssdRadio.com.