SSD – Social Security Disability

Anyone who has suffered severe or chronic pain in their knees, elbows or wrists knows just how painful and debilitating these ailments can be. Joint pain is often the byproduct of repetitive and stress on the bones. Severe or chronic joint pain can make it difficult...

Something that claimants often ask me before a hearing is what they need to say to be approved by an administrative law judge. First, your attorney can’t tell you exactly what to say at the hearing. Second, even if I could, there’s no such thing as “magic words” that...

First, what is disability? There are two kinds of disability through the Social Security Administration, Supplemental Security Income and Social Security Disability Insurance. The latter is based on the taxes you have paid into the system while you worked, and as such...

Being “blind” can mean a lot of different things….color blindness, cerebral (or brain-related) blindness, loss of night or peripheral vision, loss of central vision, retinopathy/hemorrhage/retinal detachment related issues….the list is long. However, SSA defines it...

There are two kinds of disability: Supplemental Security Income and Social Security Disability Insurance. Social Security Disability Insurance benefits have no asset limits. Supplemental Security Income eligibility is strictly impacted by how many assets you hold....

Two frequent questions individuals will ask after they have their Social Security Disability hearing are the following: 1) Do I have to do anything thing else or provide any additional information? And 2) How long will it take to get my decision? Regarding question...

Two frequent questions individuals will ask after they have their Social Security Disability hearing are the following: 1) Do I have to do anything thing else or provide any additional information? And 2) How long will it take to get my decision? Regarding question...

Most people work full-time jobs and earn a wage to financially support themselves and their families. However, if an individual suffers a debilitating injury and is no longer able to work, the suffering may be physical and financial. Fortunately, those who are injured...

While both Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income provide financial support to individuals with disabilities, they differ significantly in terms of eligibility requirements, funding sources, and payment amounts. SSDI primarily caters to...

Unfortunately for those receiving Social Security Disability benefits, the journy doesn't end with approval. The Continuing Disability Review (CDR) process continues to evaluate recipients' ongoing eligibility for years after they’ve been found disabled. The CDR is a...

No one expects to suffer a debilitating injury, but one of the few guarantees in life is that accidents are going to happen. What can an individual do when he or she is hurt and can no longer work to earn a living? Those in this situation can apply to receive Social...

“My pain is at a 10/10 every day." “My joints hurt constantly.” “I have major panic attacks all the time.” “I never do housework anymore.” “Nothing. I do nothing all day but lay around really.” While these kinds of statements may really feel like the truth, SSA review...

An age-old condition (first named in 1854) but a very real problems in modern times as well! With the increasing use of computers, laptops, e-readers, and cell phones, there is no wonder more people are experiencing painful and frustrating problems with the use of...

In evaluating a disability claim, Social Security adjudicators must determine your residual functional capacity (RFC), that is, the most you can do despite your limitations. The Social Security Administration classifies work exertions as very heavy, heavy, medium,...

In the final step of the disability evaluation process, Social Security Administration must consider your age along with your education, past work experience, and residual functional capacity to see if you can make an adjustment to other work in the national economy. ...