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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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Can SSD benefits be obtained for inflammatory bowel disease?

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Last Modified on Mar 27, 2025

There are certain illnesses that a North Carolina resident might possess that will preclude him or her from being able to work. These medical conditions do not necessarily need to…

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Fibromyalgia and chronic pain could keep you from working

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Last Modified on Sep 22, 2023

When you are unable to work due to a medical condition or injury, you know that not only can this be a physically painful time, it can be a direct…

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Knowing when to apply for Social Security disability benefits

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Last Modified on Jan 03, 2024

When a person in North Carolina has an injury, illness, or condition that has led to a disability, it is important to know when and how to successfully apply for…

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What are the rules for adults with a disability since childhood?

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Last Modified on Jan 03, 2024

When disabled children in North Carolina reach adulthood, there might be concerns as to what will happen to their Social Security disability benefits. The Social Security Administration has certain rules…

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Will getting a loan affect my Supplemental Security Income?

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Last Modified on Dec 15, 2025

Getting a loan will generally not affect your Supplemental Security Income (SSI) as long as you spend the borrowed funds within the same month you receive them. The loan itself…

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Supplemental Security Income and the dedicated account

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Last Modified on Mar 27, 2025

When disabled individuals in North Carolina are children under the age of 18 and they are receiving Supplemental Security Income through the Social Security disability program, they will have a…

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Does lupus keep you from working? You have options

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Last Modified on Jan 03, 2024

Lupus is an autoimmune condition that affects many North Carolina residents, but no two cases are the same. It is impossible to predict how your case of lupus could impact…

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Woman appeals decision to stop her SSD benefits

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Last Modified on Jan 03, 2024

For those in North Carolina who are seeking or already receiving Social Security disability benefits, it is important to keep an eye on those who are in a similar situation…

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Social Security backlog leaves many in North Carolina waiting

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Last Modified on Jan 03, 2024

Given the shortfall in workers the Social Security Administration has dealing with claims, there is a backlog of more than one million people who are waiting for an adjudication. Those…

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SSD benefits and a plan to achieve self-support (PASS)

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Last Modified on May 31, 2025

When a person in North Carolina suffers an injury or illness and receives Social Security disability benefits as a result, he or she might want to eventually try to get…

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Do trusts affect my SSI benefits?

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Last Modified on Nov 30, 2024

Individuals in Charlotte and throughout North Carolina can seek Supplemental Security Income if they meet the various financial and personal requirements. These include having resources under a certain level, as…

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What if I believe the judge was unfair in my disability case?

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Last Modified on Jan 03, 2024

For residents of North Carolina who are seeking Social Security disability benefits, one of the last things they will think might damage their application is if the Administrative Law Judge…

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