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FREQUENTLY ASKED SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY QUESTIONS

Q. What Type of Disability is Required Before I Qualify?

A. To be eligible for Social Security (SS) benefits, you must have mental and/or physical impairments of such severity that…

Q. Can a Child Disabled Since Birth Receive Social Security Disability Benefits Even if S/He Has Never Worked?

A. Yes. If the child is under age eighteen (18) and you are poor enough, s/he may be able to…

Q. Once I Am Approved for SSD, Will I be Reviewed for Continued Disability?

A. Probably. You will have an ongoing requirement to report any earned income while you draw SS disability benefits. The…

Q. What Happens in a Social Security Disability Hearing?

A. Social Security Disability hearings are informal. The decisions are made by an Administrative Law Judge who generally lives in…

Q. Am I Eligible for Social Security Disability if My Ailment is Not Permanent?

A. Yes. Social Security law requires only that the disabling condition (1) result in death OR (2) exist for a…

Q. What Happens if I Try to Work When I am Receiving Social Security Benefits?

A. According to Social Security law, it is mandatory to report any income or benefits you receive while you are…

Q. Can I be Disabled Under Social Security Guidelines if My Problems are Psychological in Nature?

A. Yes. SS law requires a consideration of mental as well as physical factors in deciding disability. The key to…

Q. Should I Try to Work if I Have Applied for Social Security?

Yes. While you cannot be eligible for Social Security benefits while working full time, the law allows you to make…

Q. Can I Draw Workers’ Compensation Weekly Checks and Social Security Checks at the Same Time?

A.  Yes, it is possible to receive both Social Security and Workers’ Compensation benefits, but your Social Security check will…

Q. Are Children Eligible for Social Security?

A. Yes, children may be eligible for various Social Security programs based on specific criteria. While many are familiar with…

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The case and all it entailed has been a pleasurable and stress free process due to the employees in this law firm. We definitely would highly recommend them!! 5 stars all around.

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Just used for a basic will and such everything went smoothly. I would return.
 
 
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They explained my options clearly, took time to listen to my questions about my options and then helped me to set an appointment with social security to start the process of filing for disability. 

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Bowling Law office in Franklin are wonderful to do business with. They handled the closing sale of my retirement home in Franklin, NC. Olga was amazing with her tenacity to keep things moving. Thank you Olga and everyone at Russell Bowling Law Office.

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Excellent staff and quality of service is excellent, their response time is above average prior to past experience with a law office.
 
 
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Best lawyer in WNC.
 
 
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Not only were we successful in our appeals case, we were treated with kindness, dignity and respect. Thank You Attorney Bowling, Monica and all who are there to help people win cases like us!

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I have used this office several times and highly recommend them. Very professional, knowledgeable and patient. Thank you!
 
 
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They responded to phone calls and emails promptly and addressed all my questions and concerns in a timely manner. Their knowledge and expertise helped the process go smoothly and I am very pleased with the outcome. Thank you!
 
 
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Had a fine closing, thanks Heidi and Russell for your hard work and getting it settled. Bringing in a closing on the target date and on a Friday afternoon to boot, isn't always easy. A lot has to happen to make it so!
 
 
 
 
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Excellent staff and quality of service is excellent, their response time is above average prior to past experience with a law office.
 
 
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Bowling Law Office handled a closings in 2022 and at the beginning of 2023 for us. One of us lived in Tennessee and the other in Florida. Everything was handled very efficiently. Olga did an awesome job communicating with us! I would highly recommend Bowling Law Office.

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We have had several closings with Russell. Always on time with closing, very professional.
 
 
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Professional staff, great communication, top notch legal team and attorney.
 
 
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