In certain circumstances, COVID may be considered a "Medically Determinable Impairment" (MDI) and it could qualify for Social Security...

Who has the final say on matters of Social Security disability? Usually it's the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) at an appeal hearing...

DLI stands for "Date Last Insured." It is a term that affects Social Security disability insurance (not SSI). Date last insured is...

You and your attorney have worked tirelessly to get a disability claim approved. You have a hearing and finally the judge sends you a...

Here are things most people don't know about Social Security: It is a federal insurance program, not an entitlement, benefit or hand out....

AOD stands for "Alleged Onset Date." It is important because it determines When benefits can start, and how much your back pay will be...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) denies most disability claims. There is a complicated system set up to correct wrong decisions....

Scam callers make thousands of calls per day to steal money and identities. They say they are calling from the Social Security...

People often ask, Why is it so hard to get disability benefits from Social Security? It's because Social Security is cash strapped. ...

Social Security will pay a benefit to individuals who meet their definition of blindness. Social Security will consider you to be blind...

When you apply for Social Security disability, it may take a year or more before your claim is approved. Social Security offers two...

Several things indicate that you have a strong Social Security disability case. I'm listing some of the marks of a strong case; however,...

The New York Times has published a fascinating article explaining the awful bureaucracy of the Social Security Administration and why it...

Noun noun: advocate; plural noun: advocates /ˈadvəkət/ An advocate is someone who pleads your case and stands along side you to get a...

Winning Social Security disability claims requires specific, focused information targeted at the rules and regulations that govern the...

When you have your disability hearing, what questions will the judge ask you? You should know what to expect, so you can be prepared. ...

Here are some widely distributed myths about Social Security disability. Don't fall victim to one of these untrue or exaggerated...

You must be very careful if you try to work while receiving disability benefits. While the rules do permit some limited work, this is...

Alabama ranks 48th in the nation when it comes to getting disability benefits. Only two states are more difficult. The initial...

If I had a family member or close friend who was trying to get Social Security disability, here is the advice I would give them: Take...