People who suffer from depression and bipolar disorder and have not respond to drugs and therapy may finally be able to obtain some relief from their symptoms thanks to a brain pacemaker. Scientists say the new medical device is implanted under the skull and sends electrical impulses deep into … [Read more...]
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Possible Depression Cure? Brain Pacemaker Puts 58% of Patients Into Remission
January 9, 2012 By Pete Strom
Filed Under: South Carolina Social Security Disability Lawyer Blog Tagged With: bipolar disorder, depression, Pete Strom, social security disability, The Strom Law Firm
Appealing a Denial to Federal District Court
November 1, 2011 By Pete Strom
South Carolina Social Security Lawyers Appealing a Social Security Denial in Federal District Court If the Appeals Council does not find in your favor, the next step is to file suit in Federal District Court. We will review your case to determine if this is appropriate for your claim. In order to … [Read more...]
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...]
Filed Under: South Carolina Social Security Disability Lawyer Blog Tagged With: Social security, social security disability, SSA, SSDI, SSI
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...]
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: 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...]
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...]
Social Security: What Can I Do to Help my Claim
August 25, 2011 By Pete Strom
Social Security Disability Benefits What Can I Do To Help My Claim for Social Security Benefits? You can improve your chances of recovery if you are persistent. Do not give up the first time your claim is denied. Statistically, claimants who employ an attorney to represent them are much more … [Read more...]
Winning Social Security Disability Benefits for Mental Illness
August 22, 2011 By Pete Strom
If you or a loved one suffer from a mental illness or disability, and are unable to work due to that mental illness or disability, you may be eligible for Social Security Disability benefits. Millions of Americans Suffer from Mental Illness A recent study conducted by the Substance Abuse and … [Read more...]
