You need a lawyer to get Social Security disability benefits because you usually have to go to court. Unfortunately, the government...

You may have heard a number of myths about Social Security disability. I want to cover a few of the myths that I've heard and help get...

Many people believe that when it comes time to get on disability, all you do is complete a few forms and Social Security starts sending a...

According to one survey, multiple sclerosis and any type of cancer have the highest rate of approval at the initial stages of a...

Are you a disabled US veteran? Have you overlooked up to $3,011 per month in income that you could be getting? Of course, you have...

I walked out in my front lawn tonight, December 21, and there in the southwestern sky was a very large, very bright star that seemed to...

Here are 5 questions you can ask yourself to do a preliminary self check on your eligibility for Social Security disability: Are you now...

Persons without lawyers win 31 percent of disability clailms. Persons with lawyers win 60 percent of claims, according to research. It's...

You are watching late night TV and worried about your finances, the fact that you are not able to work and the bills that keep piling up....

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)....