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JOHN MERCURE: I’m John Mercure, this is the Sunday Sip, and I’m excited to be joined by Attorney Lauren Zwirlein from Tabak Law. Good to see you, Lauren, thank you so much for being here. LAUREN ZWIRLEIN: Thanks for having me. JOHN MERCURE: Today we’re talking about a couple different things. Let’s start with Social… Read more

With summer starting to come to an end, we look toward to exciting fall activities in our home area of Milwaukee. But before that, there is one more big weekend of the summer ahead – Labor Day weekend. The weekend is traditionally recognized as an active one in Milwaukee, and we hope to see everyone… Read more

Why does fibromyalgia still present problems when it comes to disability claims? For those who aren’t entirely aware, fibromyalgia has many characteristics, but receiving a definitive diagnosis is difficult. There are many beliefs around the symptoms of fibromyalgia, but it affects the body on a widespread basis. Many doctors will only provide a fibromyalgia diagnosis after… Read more

Unfortunately, someone can become disabled at any point in life, and some individuals are born with disabilities. Due to this, there is no specific age limit when applying for social security disability benefits. While age may not disqualify someone from receiving benefits, it is factored into how the Social Security Administration (SSA) views the case…. Read more

Working with an SSI attorney in Wisconsin is very different from working with a family law or injury professional. Not only are you working against the Wisconsin Social Security office, but you’re one voice in thousands who are applying for SSI. An SSI attorney should come with a few key qualities to help you throughout… Read more

Will I Get My SSDI Approval Faster If I Have a Lawyer? When you are in need of something, getting whatever it is that will help your situation is crucial. When it comes to social security disability benefits, that is especially true. Without benefits, those unable to work due to their condition can fall on… Read more

If you are like the 70% of individuals who were denied social security disability benefits on your initial application, and your reconsideration has also been denied, any further action for your claim will result in a disability hearing. This hearing will be overseen by an administrative law judge and will be held in a private… Read more

Work with an SSDI lawyer to help you through the disability claim process. But processing your claim is only one part of your disability recovery. If it’s likely that you’ll make a full recovery or learn to adjust to a new way of life, you can make this transitionary phase easier. Find Out If You… Read more

Getting a social security disability hearing is a big deal for those applying for SSDI benefits. Many applicants are initially denied on their applications, and the appeals process can take time due to the process involved. Getting an attorney involved can greatly improve your chances of ultimately receiving benefits and there are ways to expedite… Read more