SSDI stands for Social Security Disability Insurance. It is intended to help individuals when they become disabled and are no longer able...

When you file a new Social Security disability claim, the following factors will be considered in the decision making process: Age Education Past Work experience RFC - Residual Functional Capacity* RFC means the most you are still able to do in terms of work activities: standing/walking, sitting, bending, lifting/carrying,reaching, kneeling, etc. Age: Claimants age 50+ have an advantage in Social Security rules. Education: The more education you have, the more job opportu

By Charles W. Forsythe - The Forsythe Firm - Huntsville, Alabama   Many people assume that Social Security begins paying from the date of...

DOGE and Elon Musk may have some negative impacts on the Social Security Administration. That being said, Social Security benefits are...

You may file a Social Security disability claim immediately upon quitting work due to a long term disability. A long term disability is...

We are sharing this because, unfortunately, Marvin isn't the only one to make this costly mistake.  We want you to learn from this example. FORSYTHE FIRM WEBSITE: CLICK HERE   Marvin was a 44 year-old construction worker with herniated cervical and lumbar discs who has undergone a recent cervical fusion surgery, which did not eliminate all of his pain and symptoms.  He applied for Social Security disability (SSDI) but was denied about a year later.  Social Security agreed tha

There is a lot of talk and speculation about Social Security in the new Trump Administration.  The acting commissioner of Social Security...

If you change attorneys does your Social Security case "start over"? No. Changing attorneys will NOT cause your disability claim or...

Some disability appeals from north Alabama are sent to the Franklin, TN hearing office. What are your odds of a favorable decision...

When a Social Security disability application has been denied at the first two levels, it is sent for a hearing before an Administrative...

The Social Security Administration may pay disability benefits for multiple myleoma in 2025. The disease is considered as a type of...

2025 is really a great year to apply for Social Security disability. The Social Security Administration will pay benefits to more than...

If you are thinking about filing a new claim for Social Security Disabiity Insurance (SSDI) benefits, here are the simple basic things...

Until now, Social Security penalized individuals who have "public pensions" from a federal, state or municipal government. There were...

On December 5, 2024 President-Elect Donald Trump announced that he intends to nominate Frank Bisignano, the Chairman, President, and CEO...

If you are trying to get Social Security disability (SSDI) benefits, they may ask you to attend an examination with one of their doctors....

When you apply for Social Security benefits they often schedule a consultative examination (CE) with one of their doctors. Should you go...

Social Security disability decisions are based on the claimant's inability to work. That is based on how much functional ability the...

Social Security cases fall within the realm of administrative law. Administrative Law Judges (ALJs) are allowed great discretion in their...

The Social Security Administration has special rules for claimants age 55 and over. If you can no longer do the sort of work you have...