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Social Security Disability

Can PTSD Qualify You for SSDI?

Many suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD. Contrary to popular belief, it’s not just our veterans that can suffer from this often invisible disorder. If you are a sufferer of PTSD and it’s inhibiting your ability to work then perhaps you are considering Social Security Disability insurance. Can PTSD qualify you for SSDI? PTSD… Read more

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Social Security Disability

Do You Qualify for Medicare While on SSDI?

SSDI, or Social Security Disability Insurance, is a wonderful government program that many people can take advantage of in this country. If you are facing a disability that is limiting or preventing your ability to work, then SSDI may be the right move for you, but what are you going to do about health insurance?… Read more

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Social Security Disability

Does Parkinson’s Disease Qualify You for Disability Insurance?

Whether you have been recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease or living with the disease for some time now, you may be considering Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). Does Parkinson’s disease qualify you for disability insurance? The Social Security Administration ultimately makes the final call in these matters, but we can provide you with some guidance… Read more

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Social Security Disability

Can You Keep Working While Applying for Disability?

Going to work every day is what you’ve done your whole life to put food on the table, but when a disability is making doing the job harder and harder, you may start contemplating applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). There are a few things you must consider before making your case for SSDI,… Read more

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Social Security Disability

What Should You Not Say in a Disability Interview?

The road to obtaining social security disability insurance benefits is long and difficult to travel. Hiring a compassionate and experienced attorney can make the many obstacles more manageable. After completing an initial disability claim, obtaining medical records, and submitting all of it without missing a deadline, the next hurdle will be appearing before an administrative… Read more

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Social Security Disability

What Questions Do Disability Judges Ask?

Social security disability insurance exists to help people who are too sick, injured, or otherwise medically unable to work. It is a crucial part of the American social safety net. Unfortunately, it can be challenging for people to obtain these benefits. Without the expert advice of an expert attorney, people may continue to struggle without… Read more

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Social Security Disability

How Do You Know if You Won Your Disability Case? 

The lead-up to a social security disability (SSDI) hearing can be stressful. You and your disability attorney – if you are working with one – have been busy putting in all of the necessary paperwork for your claim. You also prepped for the questions that the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) may ask during the hearing…. Read more

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Tabak Law Attorneys Selected as Rising Stars for the Second Year

For the second year in a row, two attorneys at Tabak Law have been selected as Rising Stars by Super Lawyers, a top rating service for law firms and attorneys. Attorneys Alex E. Eichhorn and Lauren J. Zwirlein, both partners at Tabak Law, received the distinction after receiving it last year as well. Alex works… Read more

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Social Security Disability

How Long Does it Take to Get a Social Security Disability Hearing in 2022?

Being denied social security disability (SSDI) benefits can be deflating. After all, you likely applied for benefits because you are unable to work. Being unable to collect benefits makes life much more complex for the future.  Luckily, it is possible to appeal an SSDI benefits denial with the Social Security Administration (SSA). At this point,… Read more

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