Law Office of Mark J. Keller

10/09/2026

Keep a current list of the doctors treating your condition.
Include their contact details and the dates of recent visits.
Having it ready makes it easier to identify the medical records needed for a disability claim.
Call the Law Office of Mark J. Keller: 844-297-1890.

10/07/2026

Why does a disability judge ask how you do the laundry?
Daily activities can help explain limitations that a medical test doesn't show.
How long a task takes, the breaks you need, and the help you receive may tell the judge more than a simple yes or no.
Read more:
https://www.markkellerlaw.com/post/your-ssdi-hearing-is-not-a-medical-exam-here-is-what-the-judge-is-actually-trying-to-learn

People come out of their disability hearings confused about the questions. The judge asked whether they drive. Whether they do their own laundry. How they get groceries. What time they go to bed and whether they stay asleep. What they used to do at a job they left four years ago.None of that sounds....

10/05/2026

Receiving a denial can be frustrating, but it is not always the final decision.
Many people are approved through the appeals process after providing additional information and evidence.
https://www.markkellerlaw.com/how-the-ssdi-appeals-process-works
Have you ever had to appeal an important decision?

Denied Social Security Disability benefits? Learn how the SSDI appeals process works, what each stage involves, and what deadlines you cannot afford to miss.

10/02/2026

💡 Helpful Tip Friday
Save copies of any forms you submit to Social Security.
Keeping your own copy gives you something to reference if questions come up later and can help you keep track of exactly what information was provided during your SSDI claim.
A simple folder, either paper or digital, can make staying organized much easier.
Questions about your SSDI claim? Call Mark J. Keller at 718-297-1890.
https://www.markkellerlaw.com/social-security-disability

09/30/2026

After months of paperwork, medical records, and waiting, you finally get the news you wanted: your SSDI claim was approved.
Then come a whole new set of questions.
When will you receive your benefits? What about back pay? When does Medicare coverage begin?
Read more about what happens after an SSDI approval:
https://www.markkellerlaw.com/post/you-were-approved-for-ssdi-now-what-back-pay-medicare-and-what-to-expect-next

Getting an SSDI approval after months or years of waiting is a relief. It is also the beginning of a new set of questions most people were not prepared for.When does the money arrive? How much back pay is owed? When does Medicare start? What happens to the benefits if you try to go back to work? The...

09/28/2026

Not sure what to expect when discussing your SSDI claim?
Gathering your medical history, work information, and questions beforehand can help make your first conversation more productive.
https://www.markkellerlaw.com/preparing-for-your-first-call

A short guide to what information helps most when discussing your SSDI case for the first time, and what to expect from the conversation.

09/25/2026

💡 Helpful Tip Friday
Don’t throw away old job descriptions, performance reviews, or other records from your last jobs.
They can help document what your work actually required, especially if your SSDI claim involves limitations that now prevent you from doing the same tasks.
Job titles alone don’t always tell the full story of the physical or mental demands of your work.
Questions about your SSDI claim? Contact Mark J. Keller to learn more.
markkellerlaw.com/social-security-disability

09/23/2026

One of the more damaging SSDI myths is that you have to be completely incapacitated before you should even consider applying.
That simply isn’t the standard.
The real question is how your medical limitations affect your ability to perform sustained work.
Read more:
https://www.markkellerlaw.com/post/do-you-have-to-be-bedridden-to-qualify-for-ssdi-here-is-what-the-ssa-actually-looks-at

One of the most common reasons people do not apply for SSDI is that they assume they do not qualify. They can still cook, drive short distances, take care of basic personal needs. They figure the program is for people in worse shape.That assumption is wrong, and it costs people benefits they have ea...

09/21/2026

A denied SSDI claim does not have to be the end of your story.
Having experienced legal guidance can help you understand the process, gather supporting evidence, and prepare for the next step.
https://www.markkellerlaw.com/why-hire-an-ssdi-attorney
Have you ever appealed an important decision?

Wondering whether to hire an SSDI attorney? Learn how legal representation improves your chances of approval, helps you avoid costly mistakes, and costs nothing unless you win.

09/18/2026

💡 Helpful Tip Friday
If you’ve had to reduce your hours or change the kind of work you do because of your medical condition, keep track of when and why it happened.
Changes in your work history can help show how your condition has affected your ability to keep working over time.
Write down the dates, the changes you made, and what symptoms or limitations led to them.
Questions about your SSDI claim? Contact Mark J. Keller to learn more.
markkellerlaw.com/social-security-disability