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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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Applying for benefits: What you need to apply

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Last Modified on Jan 03, 2024

When a medical condition, injury or other issue prevents you from working, your financial well-being is at stake. It could be important to seek financial support through a claim for…

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A disabling injury can be expensive for someone who can’t work

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Last Modified on Mar 27, 2025

Minor injuries are a common occurrence in the lives of Charlotte residents. The daily bumps, bruises and cuts that individuals often accidentally self-inflict can cause significant short-term pain but rarely…

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An overview of the reconsideration hearing process

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Last Modified on Jan 03, 2024

Not long ago this Charlotte Social Security disability legal blog discussed the incredibly long waits that some Americans must face when their disability benefits’ applications are initially denied. The first…

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Are children eligible for SSI benefits?

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Last Modified on Jan 03, 2024

Supplemental security income from the Social Security Administration provides qualifying individuals with financial support. There are a number of ways that a Charlotte resident may qualify for SSI, including by…

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Americans wait for months to get disability appeal hearings

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Last Modified on Jan 02, 2024

It is not uncommon for an applicant for Social Security disability benefits to have their initial application denied. A denial is not necessarily a permanently closed door for someone who…

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Epilepsy, your ability to work and your right to benefits

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Last Modified on Jan 03, 2024

North Carolina residents who have disabling medical conditions often struggle with the uncertainty that comes with the inability to earn a living or provide for loved ones. You may be…

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Social Security Disability benefits and a recipient’s family

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Last Modified on Jan 03, 2024

Disability benefits are often available for men and women who suffer from physical and mental disabilities that keep them from working. All throughout North Carolina individuals rely on these benefits…

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The income reporting requirement of SSI

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Last Modified on Jan 03, 2024

Supplemental security income provides certain individuals who are unable to work with financial assistance. A person who qualifies due to age, blindness or disability may receive this form of support…

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Common reasons disability benefits applications may be denied

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Last Modified on Jan 03, 2024

It is an unfortunate fact that many valid applications for Social Security disability benefits are denied at the initial application stage. This is because the applicants may have not provided…

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What is anxiety?

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Last Modified on Jan 03, 2024

It has happened to everyone. Sitting and waiting for something to happen, whether it is in anticipation of a happy event or in dread of an unpleasant occurrence, a person…

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Mental conditions and illnesses can be debilitating

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Last Modified on Jan 03, 2024

When a Charlotte resident is unable to work it is common for others to assume that the condition preventing them from doing their job is physical. While many individuals suffer…

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Your diagnosis of lupus could qualify you for disability benefits

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Last Modified on Jan 03, 2024

Lupus is a serious medical condition that affects many in North Carolina, but for some, it can affect the ability to work. If you have a diagnosis of lupus, you…

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