There is a lot of talk and speculation about Social Security in the new Trump Administration.  The acting commissioner of Social Security...

If you change attorneys does your Social Security case "start over"? No. Changing attorneys will NOT cause your disability claim or...

Some disability appeals from north Alabama are sent to the Franklin, TN hearing office. What are your odds of a favorable decision...

When a Social Security disability application has been denied at the first two levels, it is sent for a hearing before an Administrative...

The Social Security Administration may pay disability benefits for multiple myleoma in 2025. The disease is considered as a type of...

2025 is really a great year to apply for Social Security disability. The Social Security Administration will pay benefits to more than...

If you are thinking about filing a new claim for Social Security Disabiity Insurance (SSDI) benefits, here are the simple basic things...

Until now, Social Security penalized individuals who have "public pensions" from a federal, state or municipal government. There were...

On December 5, 2024 President-Elect Donald Trump announced that he intends to nominate Frank Bisignano, the Chairman, President, and CEO...

If you are trying to get Social Security disability (SSDI) benefits, they may ask you to attend an examination with one of their doctors....

When you apply for Social Security benefits they often schedule a consultative examination (CE) with one of their doctors. Should you go...

Social Security disability decisions are based on the claimant's inability to work. That is based on how much functional ability the...

Social Security cases fall within the realm of administrative law. Administrative Law Judges (ALJs) are allowed great discretion in their...

The Social Security Administration has special rules for claimants age 55 and over. If you can no longer do the sort of work you have...

Every part of a Social Security disability hearing is important--from the opening to the closing argument. But one point is especially...

The best ways to ruin your disability hearing: 1.  Go without knowing what to expect and what you have to prove. 2.  Lie or exaggerate...

I am often asked, "What qualifies for Social Security disability in Alabama?" The answer is, ANY long term medical or mental condition...

In 2025 Social Security will offer the most assistance for the disabled who have lost their income due to the inability to work. We...

On October 10, 2024 the Social Security Administration announced it's Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2025. It is 2.5 percent....

Individuals under age 50 not only need to prove that they are unable to do the work they used to, or other work that their skills will...