HUNTSVILLE DISABILITY GUIDE

The Forsythe Firm is an experienced advocate for persons with Social Security disability claims. The Forsythe Firm practice is limited to the specialty of Social Security disability only. The Forsythe Firm will help prepare your application and supporting forms for you. The Forsythe Firm never charges a fee unless you win&recover; back pay. The Forsythe Firm is a locally owned and operated professional firm. The Forsythe Firm has a good track record of winning disability claims. The Forsythe Firm is conveniently located across from the Bridge Street Mall in Research Park. The Forsythe Firm will appeal any unfavorable decisions and go with you to hearings. The Forsythe Firm receives approved fees by direct payment from Social Security* The Forsythe Firm charges you no upfront fees, deposits or expenses; pay only if you win. To make an appointment for a free consultation, case evaluation, or just to get questions answered about a disability claim, p...

Most Social Security disability claims get denied these days because they believe you can perform "other work."  Other work means that while you may not be able to perform your past work, there are less demanding jobs that you can still do.  Here are 10 of the "other jobs" that Social Security often says disabled persons can still perform (examples): sack repairer silverware wrapper ticket taker parking garage attendant furniture store rental clerk   garment tagger small parts assembley eyeglass assembler  surveillance system monitor wire bender Where do these jobs come from?  From the outdated Dictionary of Occupational Titles (DOT), last published in 1993 and based on occupational research performed almost 40 years ago!   I had a laugh with an attorney the other day who said he was just thankful that they had finally removed stagecoach driver from the list of "other jobs."  However, it is no laughing matter when one of your clien...

How to improve your odds of getting a Social Security disability application approved.  Here are some basic but vital pointers that can help you get approved. The Initial Application Paperwork - must be completed meticulously, completely and accurately.  It's not something you can fly over like I used to do my homework.  The following forms are long and cumbersome but they are vital: Adult Disability Report (if you are 18 or over) Work History Report Function Report The Adult Disability Report must provide the name, address and telephone number for every doctor, hospital, clinic or other medical or psychological provider you have seen since the date you claim to have first become disabled. List all conditions treated by each provider with estimate first/last dates of your visits to each provider.  List side effects of all medications.   The Work History Report will be used primarily at the Step Four decision making process:  What was your past wo...

Here is what the law requires Social Security to do in order to determine if you meet the definition of "disability" and qualify for benefits. 1)  Determine whether you are present working at "substantial gainful activty."  In 2014, this means earning at least $1,070 per month, gross. 2)  Find that you have one or more severe medically determinable impairments (other than drug or alcohol abuse).  A doctor's medical record is essential at this step. 3)   Find out whether your impairment is severe enough to meet a Listing.  If not, Social Security must determine your "residual functional capacity," which means the most you can do with regard to work related activity. 4)  Determine whether you can perform any of your past relevant work--which is usually the work you have performed at substantial gainful activity level during the past 15 years ( and did the work long enough to learn how to do it). 5)  If you cannot return to any past relevan...

Wounded Warriors who are unable to perform their work but are still on active military duty may qualify for Social Security disability benefits.  Social Security's policy is that receiving active duty military pay does not, in and of itself, prohibit a finding of disability.  It is the ability to perform work related activities that determines whether a in uniform is disabled. The Forsythe Firm helps many Huntsville/Redstone veterans to apply for and receive Social Security disability benefits.  Our service is free unless you are approved and receive back pay as a result of our efforts.  Consultations are always without cost or obligation. We are located at 7027 Old Madison Pike NW, Suite 108 in Huntsville.  That's in Research Park directly in front of Bridge Street Town Centre, and only a half mile from the Redstone Arsenal gate.  We would be honored to serve you.  Call me at (256) 799-0297.  

Standing with Vets..... The Wounded Warrior program offers disabled veterans the possibility of getting Social Security disability benefits, even though they are still on active duty and receiving military pay.  Here is Social Security's official position on the matter:   "Active duty status and receipt of military pay does not, in itself, necessarily prevent payment of Social Security disability benefits. Receipt of military payments should never stop you from applying for disability benefits from Social Security. If you are receiving treatment at a military medical facility and working in a designated therapy program or on limited duty, we will evaluate your work activity to determine your eligibility for benefits. You cannot receive Social Security disability benefits if you engage in substantial work for pay or profit. However, the actual work activity is the controlling factor and not the amount of pay you receive or your military duty status." Some...

The BAMA FIRM Social Security Disability in Bama: ALABAMA VETERANS CAN GET SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY     CALL (256) 799-0297 for Free Information - No obligation.  In addition to VA benefits, Alabama veterans may qualify for disability benefits from Social Security.  These benefits are in addition to VA pension, VA disability, etc.  But you must file a separate application and prove that you meet Social Security's guidelines for disability. The Forsythe Firm assists veterans in applying for Social Security benefits.  We also appeal recent unfavorable decisions by Social Security, many of which are made in error and can be won by attending a hearing before an administrative law judge. We never charge a fee for our service until you (a) win your claim and (b) receive retroactive or past due benefits.  In that case, Social Security will withhold and pay our fee directly. Free consultations, free parking and courteous, friendly attent...