The average processing times for the Louisiana ODAR offices continues to decline according to the most recent report dated September 24, 2010. The processing time is the time it takes from your appeal submission until you receive a decision from the ODAR office. The processing times for Louisiana Social Security Disability and Louisiana SSI claims…
A brief update today because the Bourgeois family just welcomed its newest member, Reid Joseph, late yesterday evening. But, this article on Threats to Social Security Disability Judges caught my eye and I wanted to write a few words. First, these threats are uncalled for, dangerous, and the people making these threats should be arrested…
Louisiana Disability Lawyer, Loyd Bourgeois, offers a heart-felt and genuine THANK YOU to all of our Veterans on this day, set aside to honor you. Without you, our country and our life would be much different than they are today. Because of you and the sacrifices you have made, we all live in a free…
When you apply for SSDI benefits in Louisiana, or any other state, you should know the process that the Social Security Administration (“SSA”) will use to analyze your disability claim. Understanding this process can help you better prepare for and develop your own social security disability claim. SSA, with direction from the Social Security Act,…
Basic Facts: My client was a married 37 year old female, with three children. Her past relevant work was as a receiving coordinator and a sales associate at a retail store, and fast-food manager/working supervisor. Disabling Condition: She left her last job due to severe fatigue, dizziness, nausea, headaches, and weakness. The claimant had two…
Myth No. 1: The SSA tells you the whole truth. Unfortunately, some of the advice Social Security Administration (SSA) employees provide to the public is incorrect. Don’t get me wrong, I do not believe that these employees set out to deliberately misinform people about the Social Security Disability Income benefits process, but clients have relayed…