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....

On January 15, 2024 Martin J. O'Malley was sworn in as the new Commissioner of Social Security. Already, Mr. O'Malley has taken action...

Will Social Security pay you cash for a disability? The answer is Yes--if you can meet their eligibility requirements. The maximum...

What is SSDI? Social Security Disability Insurance covers workers against loss of wages due to severe, long term disability. This program...

You've head it's easier to get disability benefits from Social Security after you're 50.  Why is that so? You must understand the...

If you are unable to work and need Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, here are the basics for getting approved for...

UPS is a legitimate company with a good reputation. However, scammers have seized the opportunity to use the UPS name to scam people out...

Will Social Security pay a disability benefit for thyroid cancer? Social Security evaluates thyroid cancer under Listing 13.09 in the...

Under 20 CFR §404.1520, Social Security must use a 5-step sequential process to determine whether a claimant is eligible for Social...

Here are 5 things that give claimant's a better chance of being approved for Social Security Disability Benefits: You are over 50 years...

After you apply for Social Security Disability (SSDI), you may be sent a FUNCTION REPORT to fill out and return.  This form asks a lot of...

I look at comments disabled claimants write about their experience trying to get Social Security disability benefits. "Overwhelming."...