I can hardly believe it. Ten years ago today, we opened The Hardin Law Firm, PLC. We started out doing a bit of everything but soon discovered that if we wanted to be REALLY GOOD – we had to narrow our focus. Now, we do what we love: Practical Estate Planning and Social Security Disability.
Your Arkansas Attorney for Social Security Disability and SSI Appeals and Hearings. We may consider your Disability Cessation or SSA Disability Overpayment case.* Contact us: Phone: 501-247-1830 Email: info@HardinDisability.com Get Started: Case & Intake Form (will open in new tab) Quick Links: How to Apply for Benefits (will open in new tab) Application for Adults – SSDI / SSI
Good news!! It looks like folks receiving Social Security benefits could be getting some money as a result of the new Coronavirus stimulus package. If you are someone else’s dependent, or have a higher income, this may not apply to you. https://www.wymt.com/content/news/Individuals-living-off-of-Social-Security-will-receive-benefit-checks-569147441.html
SSA offices are closed to the public, and their phone service is only available in limited circumstances. Bottom line – unless it’s urgent, don’t bother trying to reach someone at SSA. If you do call, expect to wait 90 minutes or more. ———Message from SSA———– During the COVID-19 pandemic, we are dedicating available staff to
FYI – SSA has cancelled all in-person ALJ hearings for now. Some are being conducted by telephone. If you have a hearing scheduled – call your hearing office (or your attorney) to find out how your hearing will be handled.
Expedited SSD Claims for Veterans? Will your status as a Veteran qualify you for expedited processing of your Social Security Disability claim? Maybe.. Certain veterans are qualified to request that Social Security expedite their disability claims. Social Security has two programs available to expedite a veteran’s disability claim. Do you qualify for one of these
Medical Marijuana: Questions, Concerns, and Manipulation. Deborah L. Hardin, Managing Attorney Earlier this week, I encouraged Arkansas voters to read the text of Issues 6 and 7, regarding medical marijuana. Since then, many people have shared important questions, legitimate concerns, and examples of outright manipulation. I cannot possibly answer every person individually, so I am going to address the
Help! I have a Disability Hearing! How will you describe your pain? It isn’t always easy to put into words… MANY people suffer from pain. But, everyone’s symptoms are different, and sometimes it is hard to describe your pain. Trying to get someone else to understand your symptoms can be so frustrating! If you experience pain, the Administrative Law Judge
Help! I have a Disability Hearing! Medications and Treatments… what the Judge wants to know. Most people with disabilities have been prescribed a number of different medications. They have visited several doctors. And they have tried MANY different types of treatment. Often, claimants have a history of trying a variety of different things, just looking for relief. The
What kind of questions will I be asked at my disability hearing? Hearing Questions – Work History… Every case is different. This means that every claimant will be asked different questions. You will probably be asked some of these questions, but not all of them. You may also be asked some different questions, depending on what your