SSD – Social Security Disability

As anyone who has dealt with Social Security can tell you, it’s not quick or easy process to get disability, and it’s only getting worse. Last year, it took on average of 228 days to get a determination on initial application, according to the Social Security...

This will depend on the type of benefits for which you are eligible. If you are eligible for Social Security Disability Income (“SSDI”) benefits, the maximum individual payment in 2024 is $3,822. If you are eligible for Supplemental Security Income (“SSI”) benefits,...

Congress and Social Security disability rules prohibit people from being given disability benefits if their ONLY conditions are alcoholism or drug addiction. Other underlying conditions, either mental or physical, must exist and be disabling for benefits to be...

Social Security retirement is simply the social benefits you apply for once you have reached your retirement age (this is based on your birthdate and can range from 65-67). You can draw these benefits under your own social security number, or possibly your spouse’s....

The social security administration has the requirement that all impairments must last at least 12 months, or be expected to, or result in the claimants death. What this means in practice, is that if someone has an accident and breaks their leg, the Social Security...

Each year millions of people apply for Social Security Disability benefits. However, majority of these individuals are denied at the initial and reconsideration level. While every case is extremely different with its own set of issues and factors to consider, there...

You may have heard of the term “alleged onset of disability” (AOD) before. Your alleged onset of disability is essentially the date you met the criteria of disability and became unable to work (See blog post Alleged Onset date or “AOD”: What it Means and Why it is...

As pandemic regulations have largely subsided and Social Security has again opened hearing offices, I’ve encountered some clients who insist on having their hearing in-person instead of over the phone, which has become the standard format for these hearings. The...

While filing for disability, some claimants decide to pursue a college degree. There are some good reasons for this. It’s something many people put off while working, and it’s easier than ever to get a degree now that many classes are online. The good news is that...

Social Security will often schedule a claimant for what is called a consultative examination. They might even schedule you for multiple! Often, there is one physical examination and one psychological examination. These examinations are done by doctors who Social...

Unfortunately, the Social Security process is extremely lengthy from start to finish. It is not uncommon for it to take years to finally receive a decision awarding you benefits. Therefore, when you are finally awarded benefits, it is likely that you are entitled to...

When looking at your eligibility for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits, it is important to know if you have Substantial Gainful Activity that surpasses the allowed amount. Substantial Gainful Activity is the term the Social Security Administration uses to...

The Social Security Process from application to finally receiving a favorable decision awarding you benefits is a very lengthy process. It is not uncommon for it to take over a year (or even two years in some cases) to finally get a decision. Therefore, when you are...

When to apply for disability is a difficult decision that is going to vary from person-to-person, but understanding how to qualify for benefits can help you better understand if it’s time to file an application. The first thing to keep in mind is that in order to...

As anyone who has had a disability hearing can tell you, it’s not quick process to get to this point. While wait times still vary dramatically across the country, it’s still not uncommon for some claimants to wait more than two years for a disability hearing....