A severe mental disorder can affect an individual's ability to work in many ways. However, having a definitive diagnosis of a mental disorder is not automatically grounds for receiving Social Security Disability benefits. As with all claims for disability...
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Proving Disability: The 5 Step Sequential Evaluation Process
As you may have heard or read in the news lately, getting Social Security Disability benefits can be a long and arduous process - and the burden of proof is on the applicant. To evaluate and make a determination of disability, the Social Security Administration uses a...
A Successful Disability Claim – More than Just a Diagnosis
The Social Security Administration's Five-Step Sequential Evaluation Process One of the things I hear most often from a client whose claim for disability is rejected is, "I can't believe Social Security turned me down for benefits, I told them I have [insert...
Social Security Disability & U.S. Veterans
One of the most rewarding parts of my practice is working with United States military veterans. Veterans make incredible sacrifices during their service years, including not only being apart from their families, but also facing the constant threat of serious physical...
Social Security Disability News
NOSSCR Conference Review (2012) The Importance of Social Security Disability Program Welcome to the first installment of my blog, Social Security Disability News, for the Law Office of Richard A. Gutstadt, P.C. As you know, our firm is dedicated to representing Social...