SSD – Social Security Disability Process And Benefits

When a health condition keeps you from working, the monthly disability check is only part of the worry. You may also need doctor visits, prescriptions, scans, therapy or surgery. So it is natural to ask whether Social Security disability also comes with health...

Chronic pain can shrink your workday long before you feel ready to leave the workforce. You may still want to earn a paycheck, support your family and keep a normal routine, yet your body may no longer tolerate standing through a shift, lifting job materials or...

By the time most Social Security disability cases make it to hearings, files contain hundreds, sometimes thousands of pages of medical records from multiple providers going back years. Despite this, it’s not uncommon for claimants with lengthy files to be denied. In...

Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) is one of the most important, and often most misunderstood, components in determining eligibility for Social Security disability benefits. Many valid claims are denied because claimants are unaware of how SGA applies to their...

Social Security uses a five stop process to determine whether or not someone is disabled.  Below is the five-step sequential process Social Security Administration uses to determine disability. Step One - The first step in the sequential evaluation is determining...

Social Security Disability (SSD) provides benefits to those who can no longer work due to an illness or disability. These benefits provide a financial safety net for qualifying applicants. Unfortunately, recent reports show that the system is having issues. Instead of...

The burden of proof is on you, the claimant, to prove you are disabled. One of the ways we do that is through medical records. As your attorney, we request medical records on your behalf and submit them to the Social Security Administration. In order to request your...

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a lifeline for people who cannot work due to a disabling condition. These benefits provide monthly financial support to people who have a sufficient work history and paid into the Social Security system but now find...

The Social Security Disability process from start to finish is unfortunately a longer process than most expect. There are several steps that have to happen once you file your application. It is also important to note that each of these steps take time as well. Once...

YES! A spouse, divorced spouse, children, and adult disabled child (before they turn 22) are all potentially eligible for benefits based on your disability. Each of them may receive up to 50% of your disability amount per month. The maximum that can be paid out for...

If you are awarded Social Security disability benefits, it is important to know that you may be eligible for health insurance programs such as Medicaid and Medicare. However, these two programs have different eligibility requirements. This blog post will focus on the...

After filing for Social Security Disability benefits, it is important to be aware that it is a fairly lengthy process. You will have to complete all necessary Social Security forms and work diligently to ensure all your medical records are requested. If your claim is...

There are several clear reasons you may have been denied. You are earning too much money! While some work and income are allowed while receiving disability benefits, if you are earning over “SGA” (Substantial Gainful Activity), the monthly amount set by Federal law,...

This question is often asked, but not often explained well. Your SSDI benefits are typically calculated using your history of work earnings. If you are concerned about becoming disabled in the future, know that your SSDI amount is calculated using an average of your...

As disability attorneys, we have all witnessed the difficulties faced by our clients. Some clients have limited education and a poor understanding of the world in which we live. They are often rightfully angry about the hand they were dealt in life.  While some people...