In deciding a disability claim, does Social Security consider the claimant's assets? It depends on the type of claim being filed. Assets...

SGA stands for "Substantial Gainful Activity." It is the amount of earnings that a person is allowed to make and still pursue a...

When Social Security evaluates a disability application, they look for one thing: How limited is the claimant's ability to function? How...

First, Social Security recognizes only one type of disability: Full and total disability. There are no degrees of disability, as there...

61 million Americans are disabled. That's abut 1 in 4. Some disabilities are more severe than others. Some interfere with the ability...

You are unable to work for the first time in your life. It is a frightening situation and the stress is tremendous. You file a claim...

Here are many frequently asked questions about Social Security disability benefits, the process, the requirements, and what to expect. ...

According to a widely published report, the Social Security Administration is set to impose restrictions on disability benefits that will...

Disability hearings are peculiar legal proceedings that are strange and new to most people. If you are appearing at a hearing, this...

Disability benefits must be approved according to a government formula. It isn't enough just to be unable to work. Here are common...

Approximately 75 percent of applicants for Social Security disability will end up at a hearing before an administrative law judge (ALJ)....

Disability hearings are held by Administrative Law Judges (ALJs). They come in all shapes, sizes, personalities and with widely varying ...

I want to talk about 5 things that can derail your Social Security disability claim. My purpose is to help you avoid these dangers so...

In the world of Social Security disability appeals are not rare or unusual; appeals are common, ordinary and routine. Few claimants win...

Here is a short, practical guide to getting disability benefits from Social Security. The Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)...

Trying for Social Security disability benefits is a real eye opener for most people. It's hard to imagine the government red tape and...

Most of the individuals who come to me for disability benefit assistance have a very clear view of their disability. They have lived...

The US government gathers evidence to decide who qualifies for Social Security disability benefits. Sometimes, they father evidence in...

Due to pressure from the COVID-19 pandemic, Social Security has suspended hearings on certain types of cases until further notice. In...

Disability benefits usually come with either MEDICARE or MEDICAID--two different health insurance programs. MEDICARE is a federal benefit...