The compassionate allowances program can quickly identify claims where the applicant’s medical condition or disease clearly meets Social Security’s ... Read More
Social Security Disability
What Is a Continuing Disability Review?
A Continuing Disability Review is not an uncommon event. The Social Security Administration (SSA) periodically reviews the claims of beneficiaries of ... Read More
Breakthrough In Down Syndrome Research at UMass Medical
I read a very interesting article recently on the UMass Medical School website regarding Down Syndrome research. Scientists at UMass have found a way ... Read More
Autism Legislation
Massachusetts Advocates for Children posted an interesting summary of the Massachusetts legislative priorities for Autism Commission related bills. ... Read More
Redetermination For Children’s Disability at 18
Many parents have asked what happens to their child's disability benefit when they turn 18. Do they automatically lose the benefit? The answer is ... Read More
Qualifying For Disability Benefits With Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a complicated disorder characterized by extreme fatigue that can't be explained by any underlying medical condition. ... Read More
Medical Source Statements In Disability Cases
Medical Source Statements are very important in your disability case. A Medical Source Statement is a statement or opinion by a physician or other ... Read More
Evaluating Functional Equivalence In Childhood Disability
In children's disability cases, if the child's impairment is not severe enough to meet a Social Security "listing", meaning an approval for disability ... Read More
Social Security Disability Benefits
Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income are federal programs that provide assistance to people with disabilities. Both SSDI and ... Read More
