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January 28, 2020
With similar names but different meanings, people who are unfamiliar with these two terms can become confused. While there are circumstances where someone can collect both of these at the same time, it is important to know what the criteria is for each before investing the time to fill out claims and wait for responses….
April 15, 2014
A d’Oliveira & Associates disability lawyer recently helped a Brockton client (name withheld to protect confidentiality) gain approval for SSD benefits during her appeal. The appeal yielded a decision stating the woman was entitled to over $24,000 in past-due benefits, and would be entitled to over $900 per month for the rest of her life….
August 15, 2012
Bipolar disorder is classified by “mood swings,” which are rapid changes in periods of extreme happiness followed by periods of extreme sadness and depression. This disease is an emotional disorder that involves a severe mood disturbance. This disease was previously known as manic-depressive disorder in which the person experiences periods of extreme happiness that are…
August 15, 2012
Distinct from, but often confused with, intellectual disabilities, learning disorders affect the ability of an individual to learn by either preventing retention of learned material, or through sensory input issues that result in difficulty reading or understanding taught material. Skills often affected by learning disabilities include reading, writing, listening, speaking, critical thinking, and mathematics. The…
May 23, 2012
If you have been denied your Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claim on your first application, there is still hope. Roughly 65% of applicants are refused SSDI on their first application. There are many ways to pursue an appeal, and a lawyer may be able to help. This is true all over the country, and…
May 22, 2012
When you file for a social security disability claim, you may be denied the first time, making you one of the 65% of first-time applicants whose initial social disability claims are denied. This does not mean that you are not disabled or that you do not have a good case. You always have an option…