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Mobile Alabama 36606
Phone: (251) 478-5297
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225 N. Pace Blvd, Suite 206
Pensacola, FL 32505
Phone: (850) 479-3552
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225 N. Pace Blvd, Suite 206
Pensacola, FL 32505
Phone: (850) 479-3552
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Possible Phishing Schemes
/by Byron LassiterThe Social Security Administration’s Acting Inspector General, Gale Stallworth Stone, is warning citizens about a nationwide telephone “imposter phishing” scheme. The Social Security Administration (SSA) and its Office of the Inspector General (OIG) have received several reports from citizens across the country about persons receiving phone calls from individuals posing as OIG investigators. The caller […]
More Tips To Help You With Your Claim
/by Byron LassiterIf you are seeking Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), or both, one of the most important parts of your case is the medical evidence. One of the tips we give our clients is to THINK when you visit your doctor, psychologist, therapist, etc. The people providing you with care take notes […]
Tips To Help You With Your Claim
/by Byron LassiterIf you are seeking Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), or both, one of the most important parts of your case is the medical evidence. It is important to your success to provide the Administrative Law Judge with all relevant evidence, including hospital reports, ER visits, and records of all physicians, psychologists, […]
National my Social Security Week
/by Byron LassiterApril 4th – April 13th is National my Social Security week! We encourage you to sign up for a my Social Security account on the Social Security Administration website. A my Social Security account gives you access to personal information, tools and resources to meet your changing needs and lifestyles. With my Social Security, you […]
Medical Records and Your Disability Claim
/by Byron LassiterYou have an obligation to tell the Social Security Administration about your medical providers. We help our clients obtain their medical records by requesting them from the treating sources, and then submitting them electronically, so that our client’s medical conditions can be reviewed by the Administrative Law Judge. The medical records tell us, and the […]
Social Security Disability for Disabled Veterans
/by Byron LassiterDid you know that if you are a disabled veteran the Social Security Administration (SSA) will expedite your claim when filing for disability benefits? Veterans who have a 100% Permanent and Total (P&T) disability compensation rating from the Veterans Administration (VA), and are also pursuing claims for Social Security Disability benefits, will receive expedited processing of their claims by […]
Disability and Property Tax Exemptions for Alabama Residents
/by Byron Lassiter & AssociatesThe State of Alabama has enacted laws to help the disabled by providing a property tax exemption. Specifically, homeowners who are permanently and totally disabled enjoy the same homestead exemption as those who are over the age of 65, under certain circumstances. In order to qualify, certain requirements must be met. First, it is up […]
What should I do if my claim for Social Security Disability benefits gets denied?
/by Byron Lassiter & AssociatesI am frequently asked the question “What should I do if my claim for Social Security Disability benefits gets denied?”. The answer, however, depends on the specific facts of the person’s situation. In general, though, there are at least five (5) things you should do if your claim for Social Security Disability benefits is denied. You must file […]
How Do I Apply for Social Security Disability?
/by Byron Lassiter & AssociatesI am frequently asked how does one apply for Social Security disability benefits and what do I need to have. The Social Security Disability application is rather detailed. Applications can be made either online, or by going to the local Social Security office. If you are going to go to the Social Security office, you […]
How does the Social Security Administration determine if someone is disabled?
/by Byron Lassiter & AssociatesThe Social Security Administration has several thousand regulations regarding the proper way to determine whether a person is disabled. A lot of factors go in to making that determination, but some of the main factors are a person’s age, education and work experience, as well as the extent of documentation that can be obtained regarding […]