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...

All Social Security offices are closed to the public. You can't make an appointment to go there and you can't just show up. The doors...

Usually Social Security will deny disability applicants under age 50 who can still perform "some work," meaning sedentary or light...

If you are at least 50 years old, you may get Social Security disability even if you can still perform "sedentary work," which is sitting...

For claimants who are at lest 50 years of age, Social Security places a lot of emphasis on past work. Especially important questions...

The Social Security Act provides benefits for psychological impairments as well as physical impairments. In fact, about 20 percent of...

Are you unable to work? In a financial bind and need help? Can you depend on the US government to come through for you? Well, it...

There are many steps or stages of a Social Security disability claim. And there are several agencies involved in processing and deciding...

In today's economy, the cost of medical care is one the biggest financial concerns that we face. I recently spent a few days in the...

There are many reasons for denials of SSDI or SSI claims. Some common reasons are: THE DISABILITY WON'T LAST LONG ENOUGH. There is no...