July, 2015 | Law Office of Ellene Welsh

Even claims for obvious disabilities require careful planning

On behalf of Law Office of Ellene Welsh | Jul 30, 2015 | Social Security Disability, social security disability 1

Has your application for Social Security disability benefits been denied? You are not alone. According to data from the Social Security Administration, only about 33 percent of applications were approved in 2014. That percentage represents a significant drop over the...

Seriously injured? Lean on an attorney for support

On behalf of Law Office of Ellene Welsh | Jul 20, 2015 | Social Security Disability Benefits for Injuries, social security disability benefits for injuries 1

If you have suffered a serious injury recently, your entire life can be turned upside down. In the blink of an eye, you can go from being completely independent to needing the helps of others just to get out of bed. Over time, of course, you can adjust to your...

How the same-sex marriage ruling impacts SSDI, SSI

On behalf of Law Office of Ellene Welsh | Jul 13, 2015 | Social Security Disability, social security disability 1

Up until a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling, the rights of gay and lesbian couples across the country varied based on the state in which a couple lived. In states like Georgia, two men and two women could not be married; even if they were legally married in another...

What happens if my condition isn’t on the Listing of Impairments?

On behalf of Law Office of Ellene Welsh | Jul 9, 2015 | Social Security Disability, social security disability 1

Any person who is in pain or dealing with an injury or illness that keeps them from carrying out day-to-day tasks knows exactly how they feel and how their lives are disrupted as a result of their condition. But knowing this and proving it to the Social Security...