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Why Choose Michael E. Bloom and Bloom Disability Law, LLC? Our goal is to get you approved as early in the process as possible.

Pursuing social security disability benefits is a highly personal and stressful situation. You’re granting the SSA and your representative full access to every facet of your life, including your SSN, your medical records, your daily activities and more. It feels as though the entire weight of the world is on your shoulders as you wait to see if you’re approved or have to appeal further. Your bills, your house, your car, everything is on the line. You should know when you

I served. I know what you've been through. I know how to help. Call today to talk to a fellow veteran that practices SSD law.

"I am working but have severe medical impairments, can I apply?" The very first step of the five-step Disability Evaluation Process asks whether a person is engaging in " substantial gainful activity ” (SGA), i.e. whether they are working and making over a certain amount of money. If the person is working and making over that "SGA" amount, they are generally found to be NOT disabled, and the evaluation stops, go no farther. This is generally true no matter how severe the indi