Whether your back pain is the result of years of hard physical labor or a violent on-the-job accident, you may now be unable to work. If so, you are not alone. Back injuries are one of the leading causes of missed workdays in the Portland area. And while some workers...
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A lawyer can help you through the complex SSDI claim process
You do not have to face the federal government on your own in your claim for Social Security Disability Insurance. Applying for Social Security Disability Insurance, known as SSDI, is a complicated, often long procedure. The backlog of applications and appeals before...
Pain and other subjective symptoms in an SSDI claim
On behalf of Robyn M. Rebers Showing the legitimacy of subjective reports of medical symptoms in an SSDI claim can be challenging, but the Social Security Administration has published guidelines for analysis. It is an age-old struggle. How does someone with a serious...
SSDI disability determination: The five-step sequential evaluation
On behalf of Robyn M. Rebers The evaluation process is detailed and specific. For many people, how the Social Security Administration or SSA determines whether an applicant for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is...
Disability benefits for mental health conditions
It is possible to receive Social Security Disability benefits for a qualifying mental health condition. Are you one of the millions of Americans suffering from a persistent mental health condition that significantly affects your life, including your ability to work?...