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.
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disorder in which the body's nervous system attacks the central nervous system, resulting in a broad range of symptoms, some minor, some potentially disabling. While many who suffer from MS are able to work and function in society, some...
A diagnosis of diabetes alone is not enough to qualify you for SSD benefits. However, many people with diabetes suffer from severe and related conditions that do qualify them for benefits. These conditions include: Vision loss Severe fatigue Numbness and paralysis in...
Every year, more than 2 million Americans apply for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. Of all first-time applicants, more than 700,000 are deemed technically ineligible and immediately denied. If you are applying for benefits, you can reduce your chances of...
People in North Jersey who have not applied for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits before may not know that there is a five-month waiting period before payments begin, starting from the date of application. Once approved, recipients get retroactive payments for...
You pride yourself in loving and supporting your family. But ongoing medical ailments prevent you from maintaining the last part of this family equation. Those medical ailments stop you from working your job or any job and earning the money your family needs. Now, you...
Individuals with lupus may experience flareups that severely inhibit their ability to perform work and daily activities. You are not alone if you find yourself in this position. Social Security acknowledges the potentially disabling effects of lupus by including it...
New Jersey residents who suffer from skin disorders face an inordinate number of challenges. Their health and ability to work can be negatively impacted by their illness or condition. This is when it is important to understand the process to get Social Security...
When New Jersey residents are diagnosed with certain forms of cancer, it can impact them in myriad ways. For many, they are unable to work as they are undergoing treatment or as a direct result of the disease. In these instances, it might be possible to be approved...
It is unavoidable that New Jersey residents have seen the litany of commercials and other advertisements about dealing with Crohn's disease. Often, however, people are unaware of how severe the issue can be and the negative impact it can have on their lives. Not only...
New Jersey residents who are suffering from a debilitating illness or condition and are unable to work will have the right to seek Social Security disability benefits. Understanding the process and what proof is necessary to be classified as disabled by the Social...
