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...

A TECHNICAL DENIAL is one that has nothing to do with whether the claimant is disabled or not. The claim is denied because of not...

If I've learned anything in my years in disability practice, it's this: You must win benefits their way, not your way. There are many...

Every hour of every day over 20,000 telephone scam calls are made in the United States. One of the most common scams involves a fake...

Change always causes anxiety. On January 20, 2021 it appears that Joe Biden will become the president of the United States. We do not...

As the New York Times is reporting, what appears on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and other social media platforms is frequently making...

You have filed for Social Security disability. You've done your best to complete the complicated flood of forms,honestly and carefully,...

Every applicant for disability benefits needs a Medical Source Statement from their doctor. Some doctors are willing to cooperate....but...

You're watching the late, late show on TV and a well-dressed, charming guy comes on with a 30 second spiel about helping you get Social...

I talk to well meaning people almost every day who have been disappointed by a Social Security benefit decision. Often, these...

Social Security plays a huge role in our retirement and in our disability income should we become disabled prior to retirement. In all...

"Make your disability claim appealing." Some tips for properly appealing your denial of benefits: Appeal promptly. The law only gives...