If you’re applying for disability benefits, or if you are assisting someone who is, you likely know that the process can be more complicated than ever. The path to success is challenging, and navigating the complex system can feel overwhelming. The Disability Expert Podcast is here to provide insights, tackle the tough issues, and share wisdom from top experts in the field. Winning a disability case is difficult and continues to get harder each day. While we can’t guarantee you’ll win your case by listening, we believe the information shared will undoubtedly be beneficial.

What It Takes to Win Your Disability Case

Disability claims can often seem overwhelming, but they don’t have to be. If you want to increase your chances of winning your case, it’s important to listen to expert advice and understand the system. Successful outcomes require knowledge, persistence, and sometimes expert guidance.

Chad Brown Law: A Specialized Approach to Disability Claims

Chad Brown, the founder of Chad Brown Law, is a board-certified specialist in Social Security Disability law. His firm specializes in handling Social Security disability claims, federal appellate disability cases, and private long-term disability claims. Chad’s firm assists clients from the initial application process all the way through to federal court appeals.

While many clients come to Chad’s firm after facing denials from the Social Security Administration or insurance companies, Chad and his team are committed to helping them achieve justice. This approach requires both legal expertise and a deep commitment to supporting individuals through an often-frustrating process.

The Path to Disability Law: Chad’s Personal Journey

Chad’s journey to disability law was far from conventional. After graduating from UNC-Chapel Hill, Chad initially worked as a prosecutor and later as a criminal defense lawyer. However, over time, he realized that while courtroom work was fulfilling, it lacked a deeper sense of impact.

It was then that Chad’s path took a turn toward disability law. Inspired by his experiences growing up—his aunt’s struggle with cerebral palsy and his mother’s career as a social worker—Chad decided to transition into disability law. In 2004, he began working alongside a renowned Social Security Disability lawyer, and he hasn’t looked back since. This work, though not glamorous, provides Chad with the chance to make a real difference in the lives of those who are struggling.

The Variety of Clients and Cases Chad Handles

Disability law is not just about catastrophic injuries. While the firm does assist people who have suffered severe injuries such as amputations or paralysis, it also helps individuals facing a wide range of conditions that impact their ability to work. From mental health issues like anxiety and PTSD to physical impairments like back problems and COPD, disability law covers it all.

Chad’s firm serves a broad spectrum of clients, including veterans, factory workers, and people with chronic conditions or rare diseases. The team works with individuals facing physical or mental impairments that prevent them from performing full-time work.

Leveraging Trial Experience in Disability Cases

Chad’s background as a prosecutor and criminal defense lawyer has been instrumental in his success as a disability lawyer. Though disability law is often more administrative than traditional trial work, the skills gained in the courtroom—such as problem-solving, strategic thinking, and the ability to identify weaknesses in a case—are incredibly valuable.

Chad’s trial experience also helps him navigate complex cases, where multiple factors, such as medical evidence and vocational concerns, must be carefully evaluated. His background makes him particularly adept at understanding how to craft a strong case, even when facing evidence that may not be in his favor.

The Importance of Compassionate Disability Law

For Chad and his team, disability law is not just about legal expertise—it’s about making a meaningful impact on people’s lives. Many of the individuals they work with are facing immense challenges, including financial hardship, physical pain, and emotional distress. Helping clients regain stability, secure financial benefits, and access healthcare is a driving force for Chad’s firm.

Disability lawyers must approach their work with empathy and understanding. It’s about being present for clients in their most vulnerable moments, offering reassurance, and taking action to ease their suffering.

The Inspiration Behind the Disability Expert Podcast

Chad’s decision to start the Disability Expert Podcast stemmed from a desire to fill a gap in the information available to those navigating the disability process. After years of working with top disability lawyers across North Carolina and the country, Chad realized that there wasn’t a platform dedicated to experts discussing real issues faced by disability applicants.

The podcast aims to bring valuable insights from professionals who are in the trenches every day, offering listeners reliable, expert advice. Unlike much of the generic, often misleading information found online, the podcast features conversations with actual experts in disability law who can provide accurate, actionable advice.

Medicare Insurance for Disability Beneficiaries

In addition to his law practice, Chad is the president of CBIG, a Medicare insurance agency that specializes in helping Social Security disability beneficiaries. When people are awarded Social Security disability benefits, they often qualify for Medicare, but the complexity of navigating insurance options can be overwhelming.

Chad’s agency focuses on guiding disabled individuals through the intricacies of Medicare, ensuring they receive the best insurance options to meet their healthcare needs. The goal is to provide clients with not just financial stability, but also access to the medical care they require.

A Personal and Professional Balance

With his law firm, a Medicare insurance agency, a wife, four children, and three dogs, Chad has a lot on his plate. But for him, the work he does is deeply fulfilling. His passion for helping others—especially in their most difficult moments—fuels his commitment to his clients and the experts he works with.

Chad’s ambition to launch a podcast is just one more way he’s working to make a real difference in the lives of people who need support the most.

Looking Ahead: The Disability Expert Podcast

The Disability Expert Podcast is a space where Chad and other top professionals in disability law will explore the challenges individuals face when applying for disability benefits. The goal is to provide listeners with expert advice, guidance, and a deeper understanding of the legal process. Tune in as we bring you valuable insights, resources, and advice to help you navigate the complex world of disability claims.