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Waiting on a Social Security disability decision can take a long time — but there are things you can do while you wait t...
09/04/2026

Waiting on a Social Security disability decision can take a long time — but there are things you can do while you wait that can genuinely help.

Keep going to your appointments. Keep treating and follow your treatment plan. Keep every letter from Social Security, even ones that don't seem important. And let Social Security know if you move or change your phone number — and look into local and state programs that may help with food, housing, utilities, or healthcare in the meantime.

We put together a full guide on this: "What to Do While Waiting for Disability" → https://nymanturkish.com/blog/what-to-do-while-waiting-for-disability/

Getting the news that your SSDI claim is approved is a huge relief — but the letters and timelines that follow can be co...
09/03/2026

Getting the news that your SSDI claim is approved is a huge relief — but the letters and timelines that follow can be confusing. You may receive a Written Notice of Decision before your official Notice of Award, and back pay usually arrives 30–90 days after that. There's also a mandatory five-month waiting period built into every approval, starting from your disability onset date. If your onset date came back later than expected, you have the right to appeal.

Read the full breakdown on our blog, "What Happens After My SSDI Claim Is Approved?": https://nymanturkish.com/blog/what-happens-after-my-ssdi-claim-is-approved/

Have questions about your SSDI claim? Call us at (877) 529-4773.

Many people think a cancer diagnosis means they can't work. The reality is more complex.Often, it's the treatment—not th...
09/02/2026

Many people think a cancer diagnosis means they can't work. The reality is more complex.

Often, it's the treatment—not the diagnosis itself—that impacts your ability to work. Side effects like fatigue, nausea, nerve pain, memory and concentration difficulties, and immune suppression can make returning to work unsafe or impossible.

But here's what's important: don't assume you have limited options. Some progressive conditions qualify for expedited processing, and there are solutions available to you.

If you've been diagnosed with cancer and are worried about your job and income, we're here to help you understand your options. Read our full blog post to learn more “I’ve Been Diagnosed with Cancer: What Are My Options if I Can’t Work?” https://nymanturkish.com/blog/ive-been-diagnosed-with-cancer-what-are-my-options-if-i-cant-work/

What does a disability hearing actually look like? Not what most people expect.There's no jury and no dramatic courtroom...
09/01/2026

What does a disability hearing actually look like? Not what most people expect.

There's no jury and no dramatic courtroom scene — just a small, quiet room with the judge, you, your attorney, and a vocational expert. Nobody's there to catch you off guard; the judge just wants to understand your medical situation and how it affects your ability to work.

We put together a full guide on what to expect and how to prepare: https://nymanturkish.com/blog/how-to-prepare-for-a-disability-hearing/

August was a big month for work anniversaries here at Nyman Turkish! Take a look at the team members pictured above — fr...
08/31/2026

August was a big month for work anniversaries here at Nyman Turkish! Take a look at the team members pictured above — from teammates marking one year with our Firm to nine years, each of these milestones represents real dedication to our clients and to each other. Behind every case we handle is a team that shows up, works hard, and genuinely cares, and we're grateful for every one of them.

Congratulations to our August anniversary team members — thank you for all you do!

Myth: a denial means your case is over.It doesn't. People win these cases after being denied all the time — a denial is ...
08/31/2026

Myth: a denial means your case is over.

It doesn't. People win these cases after being denied all the time — a denial is common, and it is not the end of the road.

Here's what changes when you appeal: you can add new medical evidence that wasn't in front of the examiner the first time,. If you're at the hearing level, you can testify and explain your condition in your own words, and instead of a file being reviewed on paper, a judge sees and hears you as a person.

We can't promise you'll win on appeal — no one honestly can. But we can tell you the process isn't finished just because you got a denial letter.

If you're wondering what to do next, we wrote a full breakdown on our blog: "The SSA Denied My SSDI Claim - What Should I Do?" Read it here: https://nymanturkish.com/blog/the-social-security-administration-denied-my-ssdi-claim-what-should-i-do/

You are more than a file.Behind every case number is a person — with a history, a family, and a life that extends far be...
08/30/2026

You are more than a file.

Behind every case number is a person — with a history, a family, and a life that extends far beyond a diagnosis or a claim. That's how we see every client. Dignity isn't an afterthought in how we work; it's the starting point.

If a mental health condition is what stopped you from working, you shouldn't have to navigate it alone — and you don't h...
08/29/2026

If a mental health condition is what stopped you from working, you shouldn't have to navigate it alone — and you don't have to.

Today we want to spotlight an organization doing real, tangible good: the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). Beyond awareness, NAMI offers things people can actually use — free local support groups, a helpline staffed by people who understand what you're dealing with, and family education programs so loved ones can better support you. They have chapters in every state we practice in, so support is likely closer than you realize.

Mental health conditions can be just as disabling as physical ones, and Social Security recognizes that.

We've put together a guide on how mental health conditions factor into an SSDI claim: https://nymanturkish.com/blog/mental-health-and-social-security-disability-insurance-ssdi/

Got a denial letter from the insurance company on your workers' compensation claim? Take a breath — this is not necessar...
08/28/2026

Got a denial letter from the insurance company on your workers' compensation claim? Take a breath — this is not necessarily the end of your case. It's important to remember that the insurance company represents the employer's interests, not yours. The good news is that a denial can be formally appealed, and many denied claims are successfully overturned. The catch is that the deadlines to file an appeal are short, so it's important to act quickly and understand your rights.

Learn more about the appeals process here: https://nymanturkish.com/practices/workers-compensation/

Keeping a symptom journal can be extremely helpful — not only for you, but for your case.When you're dealing with a disa...
08/27/2026

Keeping a symptom journal can be extremely helpful — not only for you, but for your case.

When you're dealing with a disabling condition, it's easy for the day-to-day reality of it to get lost. A journal captures what a single doctor's visit can't: the date, what you weren't able to finish that day, how long you were able to push through before you had to stop, and what it took to recover afterward — a nap, medication, help from a family member, a full day in bed.

Be specific and consistent, even on days that feel unremarkable. Those small, honest details add up to a clear picture of how your condition affects your daily life.

The important part: bring the journal to your medical appointments so those details make it into your actual medical record. That's where it counts most when it comes to supporting a disability claim.

Want to know more about why documentation matters so much in SSDI claims? Read our blog post here: https://nymanturkish.com/blog/the-importance-of-medical-records-in-ssdi-claims/

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