Can I try working after I filed for disability? Social Security
In an earlier entry regarding the Five Steps to Sequential Evaluation for disability claims, we discussed how working at the level of substantial gain...
Sequential Evaluation: How Employment Affects Your Disability Claim Step One of the Five-Step Process
Proving an individual’s disability claim requires a five step evaluation, known as the Sequential Evaluation Process. The claimant (the individual fi...
What to Expect at a Social Security Disability Hearing When SSD/SSI hearings take place in the process and their purpose
The Initial Application
There are many stages that a claim for SSD/SSI benefits may go through and they often require multiple appeals. To start a cl...
What is important when hiring a disability lawyer?
When you become unable to work due to a physical or psychological medical problem, you need to speak with a lawyer about filing for Social Security Di...
Why do I need regular medical treatment for my SSD/SSI claim? The importance of getting medical treatment in Social Security Disability cases
Regular Treatment is Necessary
Regular medical treatment is extremely important for Social Security Disability claims. Social Security will look at y...
Small increase planned for 2017 Social Security Benefits 2017 marks fifth year of historically low increases
Millions of people receiving Social Security benefits will be getting a very small increase - 0.3% - in their monthly benefits in 2017. This marks th...
How do I apply for disability? Social Security Benefits
Know the Process and Know You Don't Need to Handle Social Security Claims Alone
Now you understand how you have to prove disability, but what is the ...
So You Need to File for Social Security Disability or Supplemental Security . . .What Next? Part Three
Providing Evidence of Disability
Evidence is the key to any claim for disability. After all, if you claim to be disabled, you are stating that you h...
So You Need to File for Social Security Disability or Supplemental Security . . .What Next? Part One
What Social Security Programs are Available?
Filing for Social Security Disability Insurance or Supplemental Security can be a daunting task. We’re h...
