A widow or widower can potentially receive Social Security benefits as early as age 50, depending on the circumstances. If you are a widow/widower who is 50 years old and disabled, you can receive benefits based on your spouse’s work…
Why should I meet with my attorney prior to a hearing? Many times, I see disability claimants show up for their hearings not knowing who their lawyer is because they are speaking to them for the very first time…
In September, a bill was introduced to Congress that could have a drastic impact on individuals claiming Disability Insurance Benefits under the Social Security Act. As noted on other pages of our website, Social Security can be paid to disabled…
In an earlier entry regarding the Five Steps to Sequential Evaluation for disability claims, we discussed how working at the level of substantial gainful activity (SGA) means that an individual will not be found eligible for Social Security disability benefits. …
In the 2020 Democratic Presidential Race, there is a candidate named Andrew Yang. One of Mr. Yang’s hallmark proposals is to create what he considers a “Freedom Dividend.” This would essentially be a $1,000 per month payment to all U.S.…
Proving an individual’s disability claim requires a five step evaluation, known as the Sequential Evaluation Process. The claimant (the individual filing for disability benefits) must answer the following five questions: Are you currently working? Do you have a severe medical…
Qualifying for Social Security Disability Benefits/Supplemental Security Income is more than a diagnosis with certain conditions. It’s understandable, since the doctors and other medical professionals that treat you are in a good position to determine what your diagnoses are based…
Complying with your doctor's advice is a critical step in the Social Security Disability claims process. Carpenters use hammers, saws, and screwdrivers as their tools to build. Social Security Disability Lawyers use medical records for disability as their tools to build…
Disability Judges and Attorneys - While it is very important for a Social Security Disability applicant to pick a disability attorney, law firm, or lawyer who they are comfortable with, being assigned a favorable judge is often the difference between an…
Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) Hearing It is vitally important to get a lawyer involved in your case prior to your Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) hearing. It is much harder to win an appeal than it is to win your case…