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Chermol & Fishman, LLC Wins EAJA Dispute in Delaware
January 25, 2012 Today the United States District Court for the District of Delaware
Drugs, Alcohol, & Social Security Disability
The conventional wisdom is that if you have drug and alcohol problems you cannot get Social
Children and Social Security Disability
Can children receive Social Security disability? Yes. There are three basic ways in which
What is the Best Social Security Disability Firm For Me?
This is a decision only you can make, but here are some of the things you want to consider. I
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Appeals to The Federal Court: You Need to Be Doing It
For many disability representatives (non-attorneys and attorneys alike), if an application is
The Economic Crisis and Social Security Disability
Times Are Hard People are losing their jobs and new ones are not being created. It does not
The 3 Most Common Mistakes in Social Security Disability Cases
I am often asked what are the most common mistakes I have seen in Social Security disability
How Long Do I Have to Be Out of Work Before I Can Claim Disability?
This is a more complex question than it may seem at first, but I will try to explain my answer in
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How Social Security Determines Disability
In order to qualify for Social Security Disability (SSD) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) you
I Don’t Go to The Doctor. Can I Get Disability?
Probably not. If you do not treat regularly for your medical problems, you probably cannot
The Importance of Medical Treatment in Disability Cases
When you seek to obtain Social Security disability or Supplemental Security Income benefits, you
The Language Barrier and Social Security Disability
I hope you saw my partner’s article last week about how Social Security is not just for
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Experience From the Inside: Errors I Have Seen and How to Avoid Them
For ten years of my professional life I did nothing but defend ALJ decisions in federal court on
Social Security Disability, It’s a Marathon Not a Sprint
The first thing I say to every new client is that the process of obtaining Social Security
Social Security, It’s Not Just For Retirement
When people hear “Social Security,” they think retirement. It’s true that Social Security
Social Security Said You Didn’t Need a Lawyer
Don't Wait Until It's Too Late I have heard this many times from a lot of clients. Usually,
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Can I Get Social Security Disability and Workers Compensation Benefits?
Yes. It’s just that simple. The issue becomes how much of each you can get. The law
Where Does All This Money Come From?
The Social Security disability system costs the federal government billions and billions of
Why Do Some People Get Disability Benefits and Others Do Not?
You would like to think that it is based on how bad their conditions are, but that is just not
Homer Simpson and Social Security Disability
In these articles I often write about practical things that may help you win your disability case.
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When Can I Apply for Social Security Disability Benefits?
If you are currently out of work because of a physical injury or condition, an illness, or a mental
Social Security Disability Claims Denied More Often in Delaware
Two of the clients we recently represented in federal court actions, Joe Jones and Mildred
Key Terms in Personal Injury Law
Assault and Battery Assault and battery are often heard together; however, they are separate legal
Age 55+ Benefits Claims
SSD/SSI Benefits for People Age 55 and Older If you are currently not working and are between the
