Social Security and Long-Term Disability Explained

Episode Summary:

In this episode of the Disability Expert Podcast, host Chad Brown interviews Mark Whitehead, a prominent disability attorney. They discuss the various aspects of disability law, including Social Security Disability, VA disability, and long-term disability claims. Mark shares his journey from personal injury law to disability law and explains how his firm has grown to become one of the largest national disability firms. The conversation covers important topics like the interaction between different disability systems, mass torts in disability cases, and elder care planning.

 

Timestamps:

00:01 - Show Introduction

00:24 - Introduction of guest Mark Whitehead

01:45 - Mark's journey into disability law

04:10 - Discussion on the rewarding aspects of disability law

04:56 - Growth of Mark Whitehead & Associates

07:43 - Explanation of LTD and Social Security Disability interaction

15:44 - Discussion on Mass Torts vs Class Actions

21:48 - Elder Care and Medicaid/Medicare differences

 

About The Show:

The Disability Expert Podcast tackles difficult issues and interviews the country's top experts to help listeners better navigate the disability process. Hosted by Chad Brown, the show provides valuable insights and information for those applying for disability benefits or helping others with their disability claims.

 

Mark Whitehead, who is:

• One of the top disability expert lawyers in the country
• Founder of a national disability benefits firm in Texas
• Has over 30 years experience in disability law
• National board trial advocacy expert in disability law and trial law
• His firm handles:
  • Social Security disability
  • VA disability
  • Long-term disability
  • Mass tort cases
  • Elder care
  • Life insurance denials

The firm has grown to include 6 other lawyers plus support staff, and they operate under the name Mark Whitehead & Associates. Their website is disabilitydenials.com and Mark can be reached at [e-mail].