Social Security Disability

On Behalf of O’Malley Tunstall PLLC | Dec 22, 2021 | Social Security Disability If you are thinking about applying for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, you are probably wondering how much you would receive if the Social Security Administration (SSA) approves you. You need to know if the level of benefits would be worth the time and effort to apply (and, likely, go through

On Behalf of O’Malley Tunstall PLLC | Oct 21, 2021 | Social Security Disability Social Security Disability is in trouble. Within 15 years, people who get SSD benefits will only receive 78% of the money they get now unless Congress does something. Most people in the Raleigh and Tarboro areas can’t afford a 22 percent cut to their social security benefits. Thirteen years may seem

by O’Malley Tunstall PLLC | Aug 17, 2021 | Social Security Disability Are you suffering from a condition that prevents you from living a normal life and engaging in work, schooling, or other necessary functions? Are you suffering in silence without seeking assistance because you don’t think that your condition will qualify as a disability for the purpose of applying for the Social Security Disability

by O’Malley Tunstall PLLC | Apr 29, 2021 | Social Security Disability If you suffer from a long-term or permanent disability, you may wonder if it automatically qualifies you for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. The Social Security Administration (SSA) maintains a lengthy list of ailments that may qualify adults and children for benefits, but there is no automatic process. While having the condition makes

On Behalf of O’Malley Tunstall PLLC | Mar 29, 2021 | Social Security Disability When you received your diagnosis of a disabling condition, you knew your life would change. The changes may have started out small, such as experiencing discomfort when doing certain activities. Unfortunately, over time, your condition has resulted in your being unable to hold down gainful employment. Not being able to work

On Behalf of O’Malley Tunstall PLLC | Feb 18, 2021 | Social Security Disability Do you suffer from a disabling condition? Whether an injury or illness, you may be unable to work. Since your diagnosis or injury, you have likely worried about how you will earn an income. You knew Social Security Disability could help. However, the Social Security Administration denied your application. You probably

On Behalf of O’Malley Tunstall PLLC | Nov 18, 2020 | Social Security Disability Did you apply for Social Security benefits because of a disability? Was your application denied? You probably feel out of luck. You are not alone in this feeling. In fact, obtaining Social Security benefits is hard for most people. You likely did your best on your application. You tried to understand

On Behalf of O’Malley Tunstall PLLC | Oct 30, 2020 | Social Security Disability Are you struggling to do your job because of an illness or condition, but you don’t think you would qualify for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits? Think again. The Social Security Administration (SSA) grants SSD benefits for more chronic illnesses and disabling physical conditions than you might realize. Here are the

On Behalf of O’Malley Tunstall PLLC | Sep 14, 2020 | Social Security Disability One of the most frustrating elements of filing for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits is that approximately two-thirds of all initial claims are denied by the Social Security Administration (SSA). Fortunately, there is an appeals process in place. Unfortnately, appeals can be slow. “Appeals can take a very long time to reach a