Ours is one of the few law
firms in New Hampshire which represents catastrophically-injured
clients, unable to work and in need of social security disability
benefits. We believe this service is extremely valuable for
our disabled clients who have difficulty navigating the complexities
of the Social Security system.
Social Security Disability Benefits—Continuing Disability
Reviews (CDRs)
In fiscal year 1998 the Social Security Administration (SSA)
reviewed the claims of more than 1 million people who were
receiving disability benefits; in 1999 more than 1.5 million
people were reviewed. In 2000, approximately 11 percent of
the individuals who received full medical Continuing Disability
Reviews (CDRs) were notified that their benefits would stop.
Of this percentage, successful appeals resulted in continued
benefits for approximately one half of those people.
If you are receiving Social Security disability benefits
and, if you have been notified of a pending CDR, timely, thorough,
and accurate completion of the forms you receive may be all
that is necessary for your benefits to continue. If after
your initial response to this review, you receive another
notice telling you your benefits will be stopped, you may
want to consult with an Attorney familiar with the Social
Security Administration’s procedures.
We are happy to provide free consultation to evaluate your
chances of securing ongoing benefits upon appeal. We have
been very successful in helping claimants obtain, and maintain
their disability benefits.
ERISA and how it affects your insurance claim
Many benefit plans available through your employer are covered
by a Federal law called the “Employment Retirement Income
Security Act” (ERISA). Although this was originally
passed to protect workers, many insurance companies have learned
how to use it to deny claims and get away with it because
of all the procedural roadblocks it imposes.
If you have a health insurance, disability, or pension claim
that has been denied or you are being threatened with termination,
you should see a lawyer immediately.
One of the few good things about ERISA is that it requires
an insurance company to pay your lawyer if you win your case.
Therefore, you should not hesitate to seek legal advice, because
most lawyers will represent you on a contingent fee basis
for these cases. When you speak with a lawyer, make sure they
have experience handling these cases, though, because they
can be complicated and require knowledge of Federal law and
regulations.
Social Security FAQs
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