We’re pleased to announce that on February 20, 2015, Don Pilzer was recognized by the National Board of Trial Advocacy for his expertise in Social Security Disability Law. This culminated a rigorous selection process, which involved a day of testing; the submission of numerous U.S. District Court briefs; and the review of references from judges, …
Social Security Administration Statistics
Our clients often ask us “when will my claim be awarded?” The answer depends on many different factors, and no representative can predict the future with certainty. However, we want our clients to understand the general statistical odds of winning a disability claim. The Social Security Administration keeps track of the number of claims awarded, …
Reinstatement of Benefits
WHAT IS EXPEDITED REINSTATEMENT (EXR) A process that allows a claimant to have his/her prior Social Security disability benefits restarted, in lieu of fling a new application for benefits. Promulgated under Code of Federal Regulations §404.1592b WHO IS ENTITLED TO EXR (404.1592C) If claimant was previously entitled to disability benefits under claimant’s own record of …
Drawing Disability Benefits as a Widow or a Surviving Divorced Spouse
You may qualify for additional monthly disability benefits if you are a widow or a surviving divorced spouse. WIDOW BENEFITS Under certain circumstances, a disabled widow or widower of an insured wage earner may receive benefits on the deceased spouse’s earnings record. To obtain these benefits you must meet the following criteria: 1. You are …