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Daniel A. Bridgman

Daniel A. Bridgman is a founding attorney at Bridgman Gantt Law Offices in Charlotte, North Carolina. He focuses his practice exclusively on Social Security Disability law, drawing on his unique background as a former Disability Examiner for the North Carolina Disability Determination Services. This experience gives him an insider’s perspective on how claims are evaluated and decided. A graduate of Wake Forest University School of Law, Mr. Bridgman helps clients navigate the complex disability system, from initial filings to appeals. He is admitted to practice in North Carolina and the U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina.

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Help for when an injury keeps you out of work

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Last Modified on Jan 03, 2024

Getting hurt and not being able to work can be very hard on a Charlotte resident. If their injury is something that they can recover from and that will eventually…

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What happens to disability benefits if I want to go back to work?

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Last Modified on Jan 03, 2024

Not everyone who qualifies for and receives Social Security disability benefits will be able to go back to working for earned income. In fact, disability benefits exist in order to…

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Schizophrenia is a serious mental illness

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Last Modified on Jan 03, 2024

The term mental illness relates to conditions that influence the way that people think, feel and behave. According to the American Psychiatric Association almost one out of every five American…

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How can you prove you have a valid disability?

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Last Modified on Jan 03, 2024

North Carolina residents understand that individuals who are unable to work may have a valid claim to disability benefits through the Social Security Administration. If you believe your injury, medical…

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How often will my disability benefits be subject to review?

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Last Modified on Jan 03, 2024

There is always a chance that a Charlotte resident’s Social Security disability benefits will be denied upon a review after an initial approval. When a person’s circumstances change, such as…

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Epilepsy as a disability for SSDI benefits

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Last Modified on Jan 03, 2024

Epilepsy is a serious medical condition that causes individuals who suffer from it to endure seizures. Not all cases of epilepsy are the same and two people who suffer from…

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What is a Quick Disability Determination?

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Last Modified on Jan 03, 2024

A Quick Disability Determination (QDD) is similar to a compassionate allowance. However, there are some important differences that North Carolina residents should understand that exist between the two programs. This…

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Depression may keep a person from holding down a job

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Last Modified on Jan 03, 2024

Most Charlotte residents have battled their own personal struggles. While some have to cope with loss or addiction, others have faced adversity imposed upon them by outside forces. One of…

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What if your rheumatoid arthritis keeps you from working?

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Last Modified on Jan 03, 2024

North Carolina readers know that certain medical conditions could keep them from working, which means they could qualify for disability benefits. However, it is beneficial to remember that this is…

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What rights to SSI recipients and applicants possess?

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Last Modified on Jan 03, 2024

One reason that some North Carolina residents may put off applying for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) from the Social Security Administration is their fear that they may not be eligible…

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Can I get disability benefits after a concussion?

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Last Modified on Jan 03, 2024

Every year thousands of Americans suffer injuries to their brains when they are involved in accidents and incidents such as falls, vehicle collisions and work-related traumas. While some brain injuries…

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Age and work credits may impact disability benefits award

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Last Modified on Jun 01, 2025

If a Charlotte resident cannot work due to a mental or physical disability stemming from an injury or illness they should be able to receive disability benefits from the Social…

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