The Effect of the Coronavirus Disease on Disability Cases in Charleston, South Carolina
Since April Administrative Law Judges (ALJs) have only been conducting disability hearings by telephone. Telephone hearings are not mandatory and you may ask Social Security to postpone your hearing until normal operations resume and your hearing can be held in person. However, Social Security has not yet indicated a date as
EXPEDITED SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY CLAIMS
Do I qualify to have my claim expedited?There are several circumstances under which Social Security may review your claim on an expedited basis:1) Terminal Illness: If you have been diagnosed with a terminal illness, the Social Security Administration will expedite the review of your claim. Examples of conditions are: metastatic cancer, an individual awaiting
VETERANS DESERVE YOUR APPRECIATION THIS FOURTH AND EVERY DAY
The Fourth of July is an especially profound time to thank our veterans for their sacrifices and for our freedom. The effect of military service can be significant and lasting. It is important to be aware of Social Security’s disability programs for service members. Even with a VA compensation rating you may additionally be