March, 2016 | Law Office of Jeffrey S. Lichtman, LLC

Seeking SSD benefits for a mental illness can present challenges

On behalf of The Disability Law Office of Jeffrey S. Lichtman, LLC | Mar 23, 2016 | Firm News

Living with a mental illness can cause a person in Philadelphia to suffer day in and day out. It may even cause them to lose touch with reality and, in the worst of cases, may even cause them to attempt to take their own life. Prompt and appropriate treatment of these...

Does age matter when applying for disability benefits?

On behalf of The Disability Law Office of Jeffrey S. Lichtman, LLC | Mar 9, 2016 | Firm News

When determining whether to award an individual in Philadelphia Social Security disability benefits, the Social Security Administration will consider whether an individual can perform another type of work, and a person’s age may factor into this decision. For...

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