SSD – Social Security Disability Process And Benefits

Not being able to work due to a disability can take a serious toll on any Minnesota resident and those across the country. They may continually find themselves tight on money and struggle to pay bills and meet their needs. Without the ability to generate an income...

There are two main types of Social Security Disability benefits. Social Security Administration refers to one as "Title 2," and the second one is referred to as "Title 16." The standard of proving disability is the same for both types of benefits, however the...

There are two main types of Social Security Disability benefits. Social Security Administration refers to one as "Title 2," and the second one is referred to as "Title 16." The standard of proving disability is the same for both types of benefits, however the...

One issue where I'm seeing more clients win cases lately is on the limitations they have using their hands. When talking about hand injuries or impairments, there's not one single condition to consider. The most common hand impairments involved in Social Security...

People who have hearing loss often find that doing even basic tasks is difficult. The challenges that they experience will often become more pronounced as the hearing loss becomes greater. For some, this might lead to them having significant trouble earning a...

You just had your Social Security Disability hearing before an administrative law judge so now what? The two most frequently asked questions people want to know post hearing are the following: 1) Do I have to do anything thing else or provide any additional...

Disabilities come in many different forms. However, most disabled people share many of the same frustrations, emotions and experiences as a result of going through life with a disability. Therefore, it's possible that you, like many other people with a disability,...

You just had your Social Security Disability hearing before an administrative law judge so now what? The two most frequently asked questions people want to know post hearing are the following: 1) Do I have to do anything thing else or provide any additional...

The 2018 Supreme Court decision Lucia v. Securities and Exchange Commission received little attention from most media outlets when it was handed down, but it's led to a lot of headaches for Social Security disability attorneys.Lucia held that administrative agencies,...

Disabilities can look vastly different from one person to the next. A common assumption is that a disabled person has some sort of injury or condition that limits mobility, like a spinal cord injury that means they're confined to a wheelchair. These issues do happen...

You have recently appeared before a judge and had a hearing regarding your Social Security Disability benefits; however, you received an unfavorable decision in the mail. While this is not what you were hoping for, there are options following an unfavorable decision....

You received the bad news recently from your doctor that the condition from which you're suffering is terminal. Now, your main focus is how you can quickly access whatever Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits to which you may be eligible.The good news...

One thing that becomes quickly apparent when dealing with the Social Security Administration is just how many of its practices exist for no real reason other than because these things have always been done in a certain way. Take for example the requirement that anyone...

One thing that clients bring up when I first speak with them is that they have a witness, or witnesses, that they want to testify at their hearing.While witnesses can be helpful in some cases, I'm very hesitant to recommend them in a lot of hearings. The most...

The Social Security Administration has a strict set of laws and regulations that determine how disability cases are decided and awarded. It is important to note that age will not disqualify someone from applying or receiving disability benefits. However, an...