How are SSDI benefits calculated?
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 […]
Changes to SSD are needed to save your benefits
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 […]
Don’t think you qualify for SSD benefits? Think again.
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 […]
Does my ailment automatically qualify me for SSD benefits?
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. […]
Am I entitled to Social Security disability benefits?
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. […]
Did you know there are 4 levels of SSDI appeals?
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 […]
Can and should I try again to get Social Security benefits?
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 […]
Top 10 most common conditions that are considered disabilities
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 […]
A look at waiting for an SSA claim appeal
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 […]
Social Security Disability, SSI treating Physicians must get Controlling Weight
Social Security Disability, SSI treating Physicians must get Controlling Weight On Behalf of O’Malley Tunstall PLLC | Nov 29, 2013 | Legally Speaking, Social Security Disability Social Security Disability, SSI Judges must give Plaintiff’s treating physicians controlling weight. Board Certified Social Security Disability Attorney Susan O’Malley recently argued a Federal District Court Social Security Disability, SSI case in front of North […]
