SSD – Social Security Disability

Many people assume that Social Security disability benefits are based on how severe their medical condition is, but the amount you receive is actually determined by your work and earnings history.  Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits are based on your...

Social Security Changes Continuing Disability Review Process Social Security disability attorneys regularly receive calls from final clients surprised to learn that years after they’ve been approved for benefits, the Social Security Administration will review their...

Can You Get Disability Benefits Living Abroad? A surprisingly common question in disability law is whether it’s possible to get disability benefits if you live outside of the United States. The general answer is that yes, that’s possible in most cases, but there are...

By far, the most common question I get as a disability attorney is whether you’re allowed to work, and how much you can work after filing for disability.  And like many legal questions, that’s a tricky one. The short answer is that Social Security looks at whether...

The last few months had disability attorneys on edge that the Trump administration was going to institute rule changes that would have made it significantly more difficult for many people to get approved for disability – and potentially stop benefits for thousands...

As we near the end of the year, the Social Security Administration has announced its annual cost living adjustment numbers, though this year’s increase is likely not as high as most disabled people would like. For 2026, individuals receiving disability or retirement...

A recent piece from ProPublica has detailed more of the changes the Trump administration is reportedly planning for the disability program. The biggest change on the horizon appears to be the elimination of the so-called “grid rules” that make it easier for claimants...

The Washington Post is reporting on a plan by the Trump administration that could make it much harder for older Americans to be approved for disability, and potentially take away benefits from millions already approved. One of the most important parts of disability...

As most disability claimants know, it’s not a quick process getting a disability application approved, with some cases taking more than two years to get to a hearing. So, it’s understandable that during that lengthy wait many people look to returning to school, either...

Qualifying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits is no small feat. The Social Security Administration (SSA) maintains a very high standard for applicants. Professionals generally need to prove that their medical challenges prevent them from...

A new report from the Urban Institute highlighted a significant – but unexplained – increase in denials for disability at the initial application stage. So far in 2025, the Social Security Administration has processed 8 percent more claims than the previous year, an...

Working professionals are often eligible for certain benefits because of their income. Over many years of employment, professionals may become eligible for Social Security retirement benefits that can help support them later in life. The Social Security Administration...

Receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits can raise important questions about taxes, especially for individuals who are newly navigating a change in income due to disability. If you are hoping to file for SSDI benefits, or you are a new recipient...

As many people will tell you, even if you have a great disability case, thousands of pages of medical records, and even go through a hearing that seems to go well, sometimes you still get denied. In many cases, even we attorneys aren’t entirely sure why claimants who...

In March, the Social Security Administration announced that it was reinstating an old rule that allows it to withhold 100 percent of a claimant’s disability benefits in the event of an overpayment. The policy change, instituted under the advice of the Department of...