Our Injury and Disability Blog
When you are denied disability benefits you deserve, or you suffer injuries in an accident, you may have rights to compensation. With frequent posts on our legal blog, the experienced attorneys at Ortiz Law Firm share news, information, and insight into many topics related to these important legal matters.
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Does Social Security Conduct Surveillance in Disability Claims? The question is whether the SSA ever conducts video recording surveillance in Social Security Disability claims, including SSDI and SSI. Answer: it can. -
Social Security Online: Things You Can Do on the Web You can do many Social Security related tasks online, such as apply for disability or retirement, change y our address, get a replacement card, and more. -
What is a Closed Period of Benefits? Your Judge has proposed a "closed period of benefits" in your SSDI and/or SSI claim. You may be wondering what in the world that is. This page explains it. -
Video Conference Hearings in SSDI and SSI Disability Claims In today's day and age, video conference hearings are becoming more and more common. This explains what to expect at a videoconference hearing. -
Seizure Medications Seizure Medications: There is no known cure for epilepsy. But medications can control seizures in most people. -
Reasons Denied Disability: Failing to Treat With Any Doctor Medical records are the most important aspect of any disability claim. That is why the failure to treat with any doctor or medical provider is a big mistake -
Definition of Disability and The "One Year Rule" Definition of Disability in Social Security Disability Insurance and SSI claims. Explanation of SSA's "one year" rule and other requirements to qualify. -
Social Security Disability With a Criminal or Felony Record Can you receive Social Security Disability Insurance benefits with a criminal record? There certain times when a prior felony can prevent SSDI benefits. -
Speaking Engagements for Pensacola Attorney Nick A. Ortiz List of past and present speaking engagements for Pensacola Florida Attorney, Nick A. Ortiz. Mr. Ortiz is the owner and founds of the Ortiz Law Firm. -
The Five Step Sequential Evaluation Process in Disability Claims Explanation of the Five Step Sequential Evaluation Process Social Security follows in evaluating Disability Insurance (SSDI) and SSI claims.