It is a common occurrence: a person goes to the Raleigh Social Security Administration office, fills out and submits the forms and then waits to hear if their Social Security Disability (SSD) claim has been approved. Unfortunately, more than half of all SSD claims are...

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Common excuses used to deny Social Security benefit applications
On behalf of O’Malley Tunstall PLLC | May 12, 2020 | Social Security
Were you recently disabled and are now unable to work? If so, you may be struggling financially and worried about the future. The Social Security Administration (SSA) helps those with disabilities so they can worry less about affording basic necessities, such as food...
Your right to appeal a denied Social Security Disability claim
On behalf of O’Malley Tunstall PLLC | Jan 16, 2019 | Social Security
As a working adult, you have paid into Social Security for most of your life. The point of Social Security is included in its name. It provides some form of financial security and stability for individuals who can no longer generate income on their own. Whether...
Evidence for a Social Security Disability Case
On behalf of O’Malley Tunstall PLLC | Oct 2, 2014 | Social Security, Social Security
Evidence for a Social Security Disability CaseSo you have worked your entire life, paid into the system, stayed out of trouble and as you got older you developed severe back pain from the heavy lifting you did at work. You have surgery. Your back still...
Social Security Disability Why the System Helps Workers
On behalf of O’Malley Tunstall PLLC | Jul 12, 2014 | Social Security, Social Security
Social Security Disability was originally created to help injured workers -- those in our society who have contributed, paid into the system and due to some unforeseen injury or disability loose the ability to continue to earn. I recently read an article by By Rebecca...
How Social Security Disability, SSI evaluates Pain.
On behalf of O’Malley Tunstall PLLC | Jun 29, 2014 | Social Security, Social Security
How Social Security Disaiblity, SSI Evaluates Pain.Social Security looks at several different factors when they evaluate someone's pain. These factors are set out in Social Security Ruling 96-3p. The first factor is whether an individual has a medically determinable...
Social Security Disability, SSI and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
On behalf of O’Malley Tunstall PLLC | Jun 5, 2014 | Social Security, Social Security
Social Security Disability, SSI and Chronic Fatigue SyndromeApplying for Social Security Disability or SSI with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome? What do you need to know?Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is a real condition that affects many North Carolinians with severe symptoms...
Social Security Disability for Veterans with a 100% Rating
On behalf of O’Malley Tunstall PLLC | May 21, 2014 | Social Security, Social Security
Social Security Administration has a new policy to expedite Veterans claims that are rated 100 percent disabled by the Veterans Administration (VA).There will be an upcoming data match to identify, flag, and message all pending SSA disability claims filed by Veterans...
Rocky Mount NC Social Security Disability SSI Attorneys
On behalf of O’Malley Tunstall PLLC | Mar 15, 2014 | Social Security, Social Security
Need Social Security, SSI in Rocky Mount, North Carolina? Susan O'Malley is Board Certified by the North Carolina State Bar as a Specialist in Social Security Disability and runs the Disability department. We have offices in...
Social Security must Consider Claimant’s Medications and GAF score
On behalf of O’Malley Tunstall PLLC | Feb 23, 2014 | Social Security, Social Security
Social Security must consider Claimant's Medications and GAF (global assessment of functioning) score in determining their disability. After our client's case was denied by the Administrative Law Judge and again by the Appeal's Counsel, Susan O'Malley determined...
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