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Home Accident & Disability Claims
October 27, 2011 By Pete Strom
South Carolina Social Security Lawyers When an Accident at Home Leads to a Disability The Strom Law Firm represents people who have been injured in accidents at home or on another’s property. These can include slip-and-fall accidents, falls down stairs, injuries from falling objects … [Read more...]
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Do You Qualify for SS Disability Benefits?
October 24, 2011 By Pete Strom
South Carolina Social Security Lawyers Social Security Administration’s Disability Qualifying Test To determine whether you qualify for Social Security disability benefits, try our guide step-by-step guide below. If you still have questions about your eligibility for Social Security benefits in … [Read more...]
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Social Security Benefits to Increase 3.6 percent
October 20, 2011 By Pete Strom
South Carolina Social Security Lawyers Social Security benefits are expected to increase by 3.6 percent next year, the first increase since 2009 for the one in five Americans who rely on government disability programs and retirement. The increased benefits will help more than 60 million … [Read more...]
How to file a Social Security Lawsuit?
September 26, 2011 By Pete Strom
Denied Social Security Disability Benefits? You Have the Right to Appeal — Again and Again The procedures to challenge a Social Security disability benefits denial are very specific and a social security lawyer can help protect your rights. Many claimants are often initially turned down after … [Read more...]
Oh my Aching Back!
September 22, 2011 By Pete Strom
South Carolina Social Security Lawyers Millions of Americans suffer from back pain at some point in their lives. Not surprising considering almost everything you do requires you to use your back. According to Discovery Health, approximately 60 to 90 percent of all U.S. citizens will experience … [Read more...]
What to do if your second SS Hearing is Denied?
September 15, 2011 By Pete Strom
Step 4: Filing a Social Security Appeal in Federal District Court If your claim is rejected after filing a reconsideration request, we can appeal and continue to seek benefits on your behalf by requesting a hearing with a Social Security Administrative Law Judge. If the Appeals Council does not … [Read more...]
Social Security Short Term Future in Turmoil
September 12, 2011 By Pete Strom
Since it was established in 1935, Social Security has been the centerpiece of our nation financial security plan, an assurance to provide at least a subsistence income to the most vulnerable of citizens. It is the most universal and the most popular government entitlement plan consisting of more … [Read more...]
Social Security: What to Do if You’re Denied?
September 8, 2011 By Pete Strom
Adults who turn out to be disabled and are unable to earn an income to support themselves may wish to consider filing for disability benefits with the social security administration. Unfortunately, those same individuals are in store for what is often a long and difficult process because most … [Read more...]
Denied Social Security Benefits a Second Time?
September 1, 2011 By Pete Strom
Request a Hearing with an Administrative Law Judge Even if you’re denied disability benefits following your reconsideration request, you can appeal the denial of benefits to an Administrative Judge. As part of your appeal to an Administrative Law Judge, we will work with you to update your … [Read more...]
Social Security: Common Questions
August 29, 2011 By Pete Strom
If I get Social Security disability benefits, will I get Medicaid? If you are approved for SSI, you will get Medicaid. It is possible to get both Medicare and Medicaid. What is the difference between Medicare and Medicaid? Medicaid is a poverty program and Medicare is not. Many disabled … [Read more...]
