The Social Security disability laws are tough. Award rates are way down. The claimant needs clarity of purpose and focus to win. WHAT IT...

Proof is the main thing disability judges look for when they hold a hearing. Many claimants go before judges thinking they can win their...

Since most Social Security disability claims are WON at the hearing level, it pays to take the hearing seriously and prepare well. You...

If you meet all the requirements for both programs, you may receive both SSDI and SSI benefits at the same time. This is called...

Disability lawyers and advocates help people through the confusing paper chase of Social Security disability applications and appeals. ...

If you are about to reach age 62, then Social Security retirement benefits are available to you (at a reduced amount compared to full...

Did you know that 72 percent of Social Security disability claims are denied in Alabama and Tennessee? Did you know that you can increase...

Since the COVID pandemic got serious around March 2020, millions of Americans have lost their jobs--laid off, terminated, leaves of...

Your doctor can help you get approved for Social Security disability benefits. However, the doctor's support can backfire if not done...

Many people use the term "blind" to mean different things. However, Social Security has its own definition of blindness when considering...

If you are disabled and age 50+ you may have a good chance of getting Social Security disability benefits.

These mistakes can delay your disability claim or get it denied.

Since Social Security disability approval can take a year or longer and involve a complicated, frustrating appeal process, the question...

You get a call from someone identifying themselves as as employee of the Social Security Administration. (They are not). They say that...

Most working Americans are covered by a federal program which insures them against disability prior to retirement age. These workers pay...

Federal regulations do not provide for any short term disability benefits. Social Security defines "short term" as a condition that will...

Most Social Security disability claims wind up before an Administrative Law Judge who will make the final decision about whether to award...

Past due benefits or "back pay" in disability claims happens from two situations: You filed a claim several months after you became...

A disability advocate or lawyer is trained in the fine points of Social Security's disability program. They help a claimant file an...

When you become eligible for Social Security disability benefits your dependent children become eligible, too. Your children may receive...