Posted By Golson, McCracken Inc. || 1-May-2014 Golson and McCracken will attend the Veterans Stand Down in Wilmington, NC on Friday, May 2, 2014. The Stand Down will be held at VFW Post 2573 at Carolina Beach Road in Wilmington, NC from 7am to 2pm. The Stand Down will be an opportunity for Veterans who…
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Benefits of Retaining Representation Early in Your SSD Claim
Posted By Golson, McCracken Inc. || 25-Apr-2014 If you have sustained a serious injury or illness that will prevent you from being able to return to work for at least a year, and you need income to support you and your family, you may be eligible to pursue Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. It is…
What a Vocational Expert Does at a SSD Hearing
Posted By Golson, McCracken Inc. || 14-Apr-2014 Any individual, whose claim for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits has been denied is given a 60-day window in which to file a request for a hearing with an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ). This type of hearing could be compared to a courtroom trial, but it is conducted…
How will surgery affect the outcome of my Social Security Disability claim?
Posted By Golson McCracken Inc. || 8-Apr-2014 How will surgery affect the outcome of my Social Security Disability claim? There is no simple answer to this question because each claim and each individual’s response to surgery is different. Here are a few things you should know. If your doctor recommends surgery to improve your function…
Project Homeless Connect/VA Stand Down 2014 Winston-Salem
Posted By Golson McCraken Inc || 7-Apr-2014 Location: National Guard Armory, 2000 Silas Creek Parkway, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27103 Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Golson & McCracken will be in attendance at the Winston Salem VA Stand Down on April 11, 2014. The original Stand Down for homeless Veterans was modeled after the Stand…
Can I get Social Security Disability benefits due to vision problems?
Posted By Golson McCracken Inc || 1-Apr-2014 Can I get Social Security Disability benefits due to vision problems? Social Security will award disability benefits to individuals who meet the definition of legal blindness (best corrected vision of 20/200 in the better eye, or with visual field of 20 degrees of less even with corrective lenses)….
How long will it take to get a decision on my Social Security Disability claim?
Posted By Golson McCraken Inc || 24-Mar-2014 The number one question we hear from clients and prospective clients every day is “How long will it take to get a decision on my Social Security Disability claim? Unfortunately, there is no quick and firm answer to this question. Most claimants will not get a favorable decision…
How does obesity affect a Social Security Disability claim?
Posted By Golson McCracken Inc || 19-Mar-2014 How does obesity affect a Social Security Disability claim? Social Security recognizes that obesity can complicate and exacerbate many chronic medical conditions. It will be considered in combination with health conditions such as heart disease, arthritis and other conditions affecting the back and joints, lung diseases like COPD…
What is a Closed Period of Disability?
Posted By Golson McCraken Inc || 17-Mar-2014 A closed period of disability is defined as the time between the onset of disability (when an individual can no longer work) until the time that the individual was able to return to work on a regular and continuous basis. To qualify for a closed period of benefits,…
Communicating Effectively with your Doctor
Posted By Golson McCracken Inc || 3-Mar-2014 Effective communication is very important to the quality of medical attention that you receive. Having your doctor understand how you feel, and you understanding the medical regimen that your doctor needs you to follow can mean the difference in your outcome. As I review thousands of pages of…
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