Covid-19 Update:
Our office is open with limited staff and hearings are proceeding via telephone conferences. We are not taking in person meetings but are available via fax, e-mail, mail, and telephone.
Knowing that you are under the legal age of retirement but are unable to work due to injury or illness may cause you to worry about your future, especially if you happen to be the sole breadwinner in your family. The U.S. government understands the need to help...
Friends, family or others may have told you that obtaining benefits from the Social Security disability insurance program is nearly impossible. It is true that many people receive denials of their initial applications, and this is due, at least in part, to the fact...
It can be quite a blow emotionally and financially when you realize that a physical malady prevents you from continuing to work. No matter how you tried to work around your condition, your illness or injury keeps getting in the way of you being able to complete your...
Do you wake up every morning feeling just as -- or more -- tired than you did when you went to sleep? If so, then you understand just how debilitating sleep deprivation can be. You may have trouble concentrating and can't perform daily tasks efficiently anymore. Many...
You may be one of the growing numbers of people here in New Jersey and across the country who suffer from diabetes. This condition can lead to a number of issues that could leave you with debilitating health issues. In fact, it may even reach the point where you can't...
The human brain remains one of the most complex and mysterious organs of the body. Even doctors still can't always predict how it will react. When someone suffers a head injury, doctors may be able to make educated guesses regarding the healing and recovery process,...
New Jersey readers may know that Lyme disease is a bacterial infection that affects victims in different ways. Introduced into the body through one tick bite, victims may find that they experience various painful and inconvenient symptoms. In some cases, serious...
Restless legs syndrome is a medical condition that many in New Jersey do not know about. Often misunderstood, many dismiss the severity of the condition or the existence of the condition altogether. For some individuals who suffer from this condition, it could...
When you are unable to work due to a medical condition, you may be unsure as to how you will support yourself and your loved ones in the future. While you know that disability benefits may be available to you, you may have concerns regarding eligibility, especially if...
If you are a disabled individual in New Jersey, you know how important it is to secure benefits. Disability benefits can help you support your family, take care of your medical needs and enjoy a certain quality of life. A denied claim could be financially devastating,...
