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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

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"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

The first step in filing for disability is to complete and file an online or paper application. When an application for disability is...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) administers two programs based on disability , the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)...

“How likely am I to be approved?” or “But I heard everyone gets denied their first time?” Every single case is unique and has its own...

When you apply for disability benefits, you allege an “onset date,” i.e. the date on which you believe you became disabled. This is...

How can attorneys charge in a Social Security Disability case?   A fee agreement is a written statement signed by the claimant (client)...

Yes, everyone eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits is also eligible for Medicare after a 24-month qualifying...

" Extra Help " is a Medicare program to help people with limited income and resources pay Medicare drug coverage (Part D) premiums,...

At Bloom Disability Law, LLC, we pride ourselves on our commitment to helping individuals in Ohio and Pennsylvania navigate the...

There are a few types of benefits available through Social Security for surviving spouses. The most common of these are Surviving Spouse...

VA Disability Compensation is a cash benefit intended to compensate veterans for certain service-connected impairments. The amount of...

Many people can start receiving Social Security retirement benefits as early as age 62. However, the earlier you begin taking your...

Navigating the complexities of Social Security Disability benefits can be a daunting task for individuals dealing with disabilities. From...