Claimants who have been denied Social Security disability benefits have a right to a hearing before a US administrative law judge (ALJ)....

To be covered by Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) an individual must have worked and accumulated the minimum number of work...

What medical or mental conditions qualify for Social Security disability in Alabama? It's a question we get a lot. The answer is: There...

It is frustrating when your doctor says you are disabled but the Social Security Administration won't take that as evidence in your...

Thinking about applying for Social Security disability? SSDI can pay you up to $3,822 per month if you have a long term disability which...

You may automatically qualify for Social Security disability benefits if you have a condition that is on the list of Compassionate...

It is frustrating when your doctor says you are disabled but the Social Security Administration won't take that as evidence in your...

It is always the claimant's burden to prove disability. What does "burden of proof" mean? The easiest way to say it: Social Security...

Social Security says you must have a "severe" impairment to qualify for Social Security disability. But do they mean by "severe"? When...

Basically, Social Security disability is an insurance program. SSDI stands for "Social Security Disability Insurance." To file a claim,...

There may be survivor's benefits that continue after the death of the insured. Social Security may continue to provide benefits to the...

by Charles W. Forsythe I am predicting a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) of 2.7 percent for 2025. If this prediction holds up, Social...

Since Social Security will deny 76 percent of disability claims this year, it's very important to understand the 60 day rule for appeals....

Does Social Security Always Make Correct Decisions on Disability? NO.  Never assume that Social Security's denial of your disability...

After you file an application for Social Security benefits you may be asked to attend a physical or mental status examination. Social...

While you are technically not required to use a lawyer when dealing with Social Security, it certainly can give you a leg up on the...

About 3 million persons in the US have epilepsy. Epilepsy is a condition which may be considered disabling by the Social Security...

What is the most important thing in trying to get Social Security disability? Evidence. Social Security will mostly look at medical...

To be a candidate for Social Security disability, you must meet the following criteria: You have an impairment that significantly limits...

It's no secret that Social Security denies most disability claims. In the initial application process, 70 percent of claims are denied....