July 13, 2020
How Can Consultative Examinations Affect My Disability Benefits?

How Can Consultative Examinations Affect My Disability Benefits?

When you are applying or reapplying for disability benefits, the Social Security Administration might have you undergo a consultative examination by your doctor or an examiner of their choosing. This comes with certain requirements from the examiner and if those requirements are not met, this can delay the disability benefits process. If you need your benefits soon, but find yourself caught between these obstacles, then consider asking a Pennsylvania delayed insurance benefits lawyer for support.  What to Expect with Consultative Examinations  Consultative examinations are usually conducted by a medical professional. The SSA may use your doctor or an independent medial source to conduct […]
June 15, 2020
When I Can I Qualify for Disability Benefits with Hearing Loss?

When I Can I Qualify for Disability Benefits with Hearing Loss?

Hearing loss can strike at any time, often at the wrong time. For certain working positions that involve listening to others or jobs that depend on hearing abilities, this can make earning a basic income difficult. Not to mention, medical check-ups, tests, and treatments for hearing loss can drain your financial assets rapidly. Not having a job while dealing with medical expenses like these can make people feel hopeless. However, you may be able to make up for your lost income through disability benefits by talking with a Pennsylvania disability lawyer about what steps you can take.  How Hearing Loss Affects Job Performance Hearing […]
April 6, 2020
How Long Does It Take for Disability Benefits to Be Approved?

How Long Does It Take for Disability Benefits to Be Approved?

After applying for disability benefits to help you financially recover from an acquired disability, you may be reasonably concerned about how long it will be before you start receiving benefits. You may be running low on finances after losing your job or changing jobs. Not knowing when you will receive your first payment can be scary and stressful. The process for applying for disability benefits can be lengthy and now you have to wait to hear the verdict, not knowing whether you will receive benefits or not.  Fortunately, there is a general estimate of how long it will take before you start […]