On behalf of The Law Offices of Steven Gaechter | May 26, 2020 | Blog, Social Security Disability
When you file a disability claim in New Jersey or any other state, it will be sent to an examiner for review. There is a chance that your initial application will be denied. However, this doesn’t necessarily mean that you won’t eventually be approved for...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Steven Gaechter | May 14, 2020 | Blog, Social Security Disability
Individuals in New Jersey and throughout the country who go on long-term disability remain out of work for 34.6 months on average. Long-term care policies typically go into effect anywhere from 10 to 53 weeks after an individual is forced to leave work because of an...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Steven Gaechter | Apr 30, 2020 | Blog, Social Security Disability
When a New Jersey resident applies for Social Security disability, it can be a worrisome time. Simply having a condition, illness or injury that prevents them from working might not be sufficient to qualify. It is important to understand the foundational requirements...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Steven Gaechter | Apr 16, 2020 | Blog, Social Security Disability
Regardless of how old a New Jersey resident is, it may be a good idea to purchase a disability insurance policy. Research suggests that up to 25% of all workers will experience a significant injury before they reach their retirement age. While those who are classified...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Steven Gaechter | Mar 31, 2020 | Blog, Social Security Disability
When people in New Jersey are too disabled to continue to work, they may turn to Social Security Disability for support. One-quarter of all Americans become disabled before age 67, and in many cases, this may interfere with their ability to work, especially in jobs...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Steven Gaechter | Mar 27, 2020 | Social Security Disability
As a New Jersey resident, if you have ulcerative colitis, it may be possible to obtain Social Security Disability benefits. In some cases, you could qualify under the listing for adult digestive system disorders. It is also possible that you will qualify based on the...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Steven Gaechter | Mar 6, 2020 | Social Security Disability
New Jersey residents may be concerned about proposed changes that could affect the way Social Security Disability Insurance cases are handled. The proposals, released in November 2019, would require SSDI recipients to show repeatedly that their medical conditions had...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Steven Gaechter | Mar 3, 2020 | Social Security Disability
You’ve paid into the system, and now you’re looking for the help they promised. While you may be in dire need of financial aid to get by with a disability, it’s not always so easy to get assistance. The average award was just over $1,200 per month in 2018, according...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Steven Gaechter | Jan 23, 2020 | Social Security Disability
A frozen shoulder, which involves joint stiffness and pain, can make it difficult or impossible to work. Those in New Jersey who have this condition may be entitled to disability benefits if it will keep them from working for at least 12 months. The same may be true...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Steven Gaechter | Jan 17, 2020 | Social Security Disability
People in New Jersey may apply for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits because they have a disabling condition that restricts them from returning to their old job or starting a new one. Whether they suffered a severe accident or developed a disabling illness...
