The disability process is complicated. Legitimate claims can take several months for approval. By enlisting the help of an experienced disability attorney — who will help you gather supporting evidence to support your claim — you increase your likelihood of approval. Here is a closer look at five signs that your disability claim will be...
Can You Get Disability For A Mood Disorder? Mood disorders are serious, affecting as many as 9.7 % of adults in the U.S. alone. If you’ve been diagnosed with a mood disorder that is affecting your ability to earn a living, you may qualify for Social Security disability benefits. Very specific supporting evidence and criteria...
Have you been diagnosed with chronic carpal tunnel? Ouch. It’s not only painful — it can make working impossible. At Watson and Carroll, P.C., L.L.O., our disability team reviews disability claims of all kinds, including carpal tunnel. This blog looks at disability benefits for carpal tunnel — as well as how to work your way...
Many disability claims are denied due to a lack of supporting evidence to back up the claim. This often happens because the person applying doesn’t understand what evidence is needed and how to gather it, or any of the other often confusing requirements of a complete application. This blog tells you how you can help...
Obesity is commonplace in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports 42.4% of Americans are obese — a 26% increase since 2008. If your body mass index (BMI) is greater than 30, you are considered obese. Obesity can lead to other medical issues. It also can impact mobility. This blog looks at...
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has strict medical criteria that an individual must meet to automatically qualify for disability benefits. However, some medical conditions warrant a faster claim approval and faster access to disability benefits. This blog discusses the SSA’s Compassionate Allowances list, how it works, and how Watson and Carroll, P.C., L.L.O., can help...
