Many Louisiana Social Security Disability applicants may be asking this question right now. A denied claim is not the end of the road; you have the right to appeal. Here’s how the process works: In Louisiana, upon receiving your denial letter, you have 60-days to file a Request for Hearing before an Administrative Law Judge…
As a Greater New Orleans SSDI attorney, I am well aware of the backlog faced by many Social Security Disability applicants. A recent report by the Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse (TRAC) indicates that the disability hearing backlog continues to grow. SSA Commissioner Michael Astrue released a press release disputing the report and argued that the…
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…