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When the Social Security Administration (SSA) feels that there is insufficient evidence to substantiate your disability claim, the disability examiner will arrange for you to attend a consultative examination. The results of your consultative exam directly affect the outcome of your disability claim. Thus, it is imperative that you seek the guidance of an Ocala Social Security disability attorney prior to undergoing your exam. You Must Attend Your Consultative Exam The SSA requests consultative exams in an effort to obtain a medical opinion from an independent physician when the administration lacks sufficient evidence to determine the existence or severity of your disability. Therefore, your Ocala Social Security disability attorney will advise you to attend your examination in order to provide…Read More

Proving a Social Security disability claim for chronic pain is challenging because it is very difficult to measure pain symptoms by laboratory findings. The majority of pain cases are based on subjective evidence. If you are applying for disability benefits based on chronic pain, you must hire an Ocala Social Security disability lawyer to help you provide the necessary information the Social Security Administration (SSA) needs to award you disability benefits. Qualifying for Disability Benefits for Chronic Pain To qualify for Social Security disability benefits for chronic pain, you must first demonstrate to the SSA that you have a severe, “medically determinable” physical or mental disability. In other words, your Ocala Social Security disability lawyer must be able to provide…Read More

The majority of Social Security disability claimants are scheduled for consultative examinations at some point during the claim process. The main concern for every claimant scheduled for a consultative examination is who will perform the exam. If you have been scheduled for a consultative exam, your Ocala Social Security disability attorney can guide you through the process and answer any questions you may have. Independent Physicians Perform Consultative Exams Consultative exams are not conducted by doctors who work for the Social Security Administration (SSA). In fact, the SSA does not even hire doctors for the purpose of conducting consultative exams. The doctors who conduct these exams are independent physicians who have been contracted to perform such services for the SSA.…Read More

Dealing with the Social Security Administration while receiving Social Security disability benefits is not as hard as it was during the claims process. Nonetheless, there are always exceptions to the rule, and some people do have problems. Your Ocala disability attorney will provide you with some tips to reduce your aggravation.  Below is a list of steps you should take to minimize the hassle of dealing with the Social Security Administration: Organize all of the correspondence you have received and sent to the Social Security Administration and keep them in a safe place Make sure you read every mail, letter, pamphlet and booklet that you receive as they all contain information that is important to your Social Security disability benefits…Read More

The majority of new Social Security disability recipients have numerous questions regarding their benefits. Although you can contact the Social Security Office directly, you will get a more detailed answer from your Ocala Social Security disability attorney.  The two major questions recipients have are regarding direct deposit and cashing the first check. Direct Deposit  Social Security disability recipients have the option of signing up to receive their checks via direct deposit. The Social Security Administration (SSA) generally requires claimants to sign up for direct deposit when they initially file their claim. Because it can take months or years to be awarded benefits, some people forget they signed up for direct deposit with a particular bank account.  If you close an…Read More

Congratulations. You finally received the important letter from the Social Security Administration (SSA) awarding you Social Security disability benefits. But you still have questions about your benefits. Your Ocala Social Security disability lawyer will continue to help you and answer your questions until you actually receive your payments and are on track. Back Benefits  A common question new Social Security disability recipients often have is how far back benefits go. Back pay of disability benefits is a complex issue. In answering this question, your Ocala Social Security disability lawyer will consider the SSA’s rule that disability benefits can be paid back to the date of application for up to 12 months, subject to a five-month waiting period.  More simply stated,…Read More

In reviewing your Social Security disability claim, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will look at your ability to perform certain work-related functions. At the CJ Henry Law Firm, PLLC, one of our Ocala disability lawyers will review the details of your case and determine what the SSA needs in awarding you Social Security disability benefits. List of Work-Related Functions In evaluating your disability claim, the SSA will assess how your mental condition affects your ability to perform the following work-related functions: The ability to remember locations and work-related procedures The ability to comprehend, recollect, and execute short and simple instructions The ability to comprehend, recollect and execute detailed instructions The ability to maintain concentration for lengthy time periods The ability…Read More

The majority of Social Security disability claims proceed to the administrative law hearing level, where the judge will have an opportunity to ask the claimants endless questions about their disability and how it prevents them from being gainfully employed.  With the help of an Ocala disability attorney, you will attend your hearing ready to answer any question the administrative law judge may ask. Questions Asked If you hire an Ocala disability attorney who is experienced in filing Social Security disability claims for individuals suffering from postural limitations, he will help you prepare for the various questions the administrative law judge may ask. These questions include: Can you alternate sitting with standing? Is it necessary for you to alternate periods of…Read More

The administrative law judge at your Social Security disability hearing will look at various factors in determining whether to award you disability benefits. One major issue the judge will focus on is “past relevant work.” Your Ocala disability lawyer will go over the details of your file to make sure you can provide the judge with all the relevant and detailed information needed to base a favorable decision upon. Topics Asked About The administrative law judge will ask you various questions about all aspects of the jobs you have held in the past 15 years that constitute “past relevant work.” The topics the questions will be based upon include:  Background Information The judge will ask you background questions regarding the…Read More

The testimony you provide at your Social Security disability hearing will have a big impact on whether the administrative law judge will award you benefits. You need to attend your hearing ready to answer any question the judge will ask with as much detail as possible. At the CJ Henry Law Firm, PLLC, our Ocala disability attorneys have the necessary knowledge and experience to help you properly prepare for your disability hearing. Preparation is Key The most important step you need to take in making sure you secure a favorable outcome at your Social Security disability hearing is to be prepared to give a confident and detailed testimony. Our Ocala disability attorneys know that the only way to ensure a…Read More