Matthew Shupe is the Managing Attorney of our Appellate Advocacy Group at Balin Law. Having fought and won many cases at the federal level, Matt joins us to explain more about the Federal Review process.
Category: Filing For Disability
Denied Disability: How to Appeal
We know how crushing it can be when you get that letter. The sad truth is that most people who apply for Social Security Disability will get a “Notice of Disapproved claim,” like the one shown here. You are not alone! In fact, the Social Security Administration (SSA) only approves benefits for about 21% of initial applications. […]
The Importance of Good Communication with Your Medical Providers
Strengthening your disability case includes effective and consistent communications with your medical providers, and thorough documentation of it!
How to Fill Out the SSA Function Report – Part 2
In Part 2 of our series the Function Report (Form SSA-3373) for Social Security Disability, attorney Matthew Shupe explains how to answer questions in part C & D with clarity and consistency, and provides example scenarios and sample answers.
Why Is My Disability Claim Taking So Long? The Levels of Adjudication Explained
Why does it take so long for the Social Security Administration to make a decision on my disability claim? Learn the reasons here.
What is the Five Step Sequential Evaluation Process?
Every disability (SSDI, SSI, LTD) claim must follow the 5 step sequential evaluation process to determine whether or not a claimant is disabled.
How to Fill Out the SSA Function Report
Matthew Shupe explains how to fill out the Adult SSA Function Report form (SSA-3373) to strengthen your disability case.
How to Fill Out the Social Security Work History Report (SSA-3369-BK)
The Work History Report form is vital to your case. Learn how to properly fill out the Social Security Work History Report form (SSA-3369-BK) to strengthen your Social Security disability case.
Disability Benefits for Trigeminal Neuralgia: Everything You Need to Know
Here’s everything you need to know about filing for disability benefits with trigeminal neuralgia (TN).
Top Ways to Improve Your Chances of Getting Disability Benefits
Learn how you can improve your chances of winning your Social Security disability case. Been denied? Learn the top ways to improve your chances of being approved.