This post was originally published in March 2025. The rules have changed twice since — here's where things stand now. At Hoffman, Larin & Agnetti, we've represented Florida disability clients for more than 40 years. While our firm does not handle Social Security overpayment cases, we hear from disability recipients...
Mental Health & SSDI: Navigating Claims for Anxiety and Depression
Applying for Social Security Disability benefits based on anxiety, depression, or other mental health conditions can be especially challenging. Unlike physical injuries, these conditions are often invisible—and that makes proving your case to the Social Security Administration (SSA) more complex. At Hoffman, Larin & Agnetti, we regularly work with individuals...
Social Security Disability Terms Explained: A Clear Guide for Florida Applicants
Hoffman, Larin & Agnetti | Representing Florida Disability Clients for Over 40 Years Applying for Social Security Disability (SSDI) benefits can feel overwhelming—especially when you’re dealing with a serious medical condition and a system filled with unfamiliar terms. Over the years, we’ve seen how confusion about the process leads to...
Don’t Just List Your Medical Conditions — Explain Why You Can’t Work
When people apply for Social Security Disability benefits, they often make the same mistake: They focus on what’s wrong with them instead of explaining how their condition affects their ability to work. At first glance, that seems like enough. If you’re dealing with serious health issues, shouldn’t that speak for...
Can You Get SSDI for Depression or Anxiety in Florida?
What You Need to Know About Mental Health SSDI Claims — and Why Your Doctor's Documentation Is Everything Depression and anxiety are among the most common — and most misunderstood — conditions in Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) cases. Many people assume mental health conditions are automatically disqualifying or that...
Social Security Disability FAQs
Hoffman, Larin & Agnetti, P.A. Helping South Florida families navigate disability benefits for over 40 years. Download our guide to Disability here. Applying for Social Security Disability can feel overwhelming — especially when you’re already dealing with serious health issues. Below are answers to the questions we hear most from...
Do I Really Need an Attorney to Win My SSDI Case? The Answer Is No… and Yes.
Introduction: The Question Every SSDI Applicant Asks Filing for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a long and often confusing process. Many people wonder: Do I really need an attorney to win my case? The short answer: No… and yes. It depends on which stage of the process you’re in...
Why Evidence, Testimony, and Consistency Decide Every Disability Claim
Evidence. Testimony. Consistency. The foundation of every successful claim. When you apply for Social Security Disability benefits, the process can feel long, confusing, and frustrating. Many people are surprised to learn that from the day you file until your hearing date, Social Security generally won’t communicate directly with you —...
Thinking About Filing for Disability? Here’s What We Ask—and Why It Matters
At Hoffman, Larin & Agnetti, P.A., we receive multiple calls every day from people across Florida seeking information about Social Security Disability. And the truth is, it’s a complicated process that can feel overwhelming — especially when you’re already struggling with your health. We’ve been guiding clients through this...
60 Minutes on Social Security Overpayments
Social Security claims of Overpayments and the resulting chaos that ensues are becoming a life-altering crisis for many people throughout the country. 60 Minutes ran a segment last night that is worth watching. If you have received a notice of overpayment, please read "New Social Security Administration Rules Regarding Overpayments"...