The CDC is reporting that 1 in 36 children have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network did a study of 8-year-olds in eleven states, including Arkansas. They found that approximately 4% of boys and 1% of girls have ASD. I’ve certainly noticed this in our Read more…
First – GO TO THE DOCTOR! You MUST have medical evidence to support your claim. Next ā TALK TO THE DOCTOR! Yes, you actually need to TELL the doctor everything that is wrong with you. Your doctor is not a mind reader. These kinds of details are important: āMy symptoms Read more…
Question: I have a disability hearing scheduled for next month. Can you help me? Answer: Maybe… First, let me be clear ā There is MUCH more involved in a disability hearing, than just showing up on the hearing date. We routinely turn down cases where the client just wants an Read more…
Question: Will using Medical Marijuana hurt or help my claim for Disability Benefits? Answer: Medical marijuana isnāt likely to help your claim. But, donāt give up, yet. Read on. Letās face it, many people who qualify to use medical marijuana in Arkansas are clearly struggling with their mental and/or physical Read more…
Question: I just got a letter from SSA about the 5 day rule. What does this mean to me? Dear Reader: You are not alone. We have gotten many calls and emails from people who received the same letter from SSA. The new five day rule will apply to you if Read more…
Question: Is there a way to check the status of my application for SSDI benefits online? Dear Reader: The answer to your question is: YES. Social Security USED TO have a simple tool where you could type in your claim number and confirmation number, and *poof* just like magic – you Read more…
Question:Ā Does my Rheumatoid Arthritis qualify me for Social Security Disability? Dear Reader: The answer to your question is: Maybe. AĀ diagnosisĀ of rheumatoid arthritis is not enough for you to qualify for disability benefits. There are many people diagnosed with RA who can, and do, continue to work. You will need medical Read more…
Question: Can I fire my representative? Dear Reader: As a disability representative, I will admit that this question makes me squirm a bit. But, YES, you can fire your representative. I have spoken with several unhappy people that have representatives who are far away, difficult to reach, or just donāt seem invested Read more…
Question:Ā What happens to my benefits if I move to another state? Will I have to re-apply? Dear Reader: People move all the time for a variety of reasons: new job or job transfer, to be closer to family (or to get away from family – ha!), cost of living, weather, Read more…
SSA has highlighted over 225 types of cases to receive expedited treatment for their disability claims. Let SSA or your attorney know right away, if one of these applies to you: Acute LeukemiaĀ Adrenal CancerĀ – with distant metastases or inoperable, unresectable or recurrentAdult Non-Hodgkin LymphomaAdult Onset Huntington DiseaseĀ Aicardi-Goutieres SyndromeAlexander Read more…