SSI & SSDI are two different disability programs under the Social Security Administration. To be eligible for either program, you will have to meet specific guidelines in terms of age, income, and of course, a Read More

Can I get Social Security Disability for my knee bursitis? Yes, you can. There are two ways to get Social Security Disability for your knee bursitis. The first way is to show that you meet Read More

There are two things your doctor can do to help you win your case. The first is to keep detailed and consistent treatment notes that document your condition and your symptoms. Often times, the records Read More

This article does a decent job of describing how the shutdown will affect your case, but more than anything it shows that the government still isn’t sure how it will affect your case. If you’re Read More

The biggest mistake people make is not appealing a denial. You have to keep appealing these cases until you get your case in front of a judge. There is a myth out there that you Read More

The Social Security Administration passed new regulations on when your attorney can withdraw from your Social Security Disability case. Previously, attorneys and non-attorney representatives could essentially withdraw from your case whenever they wanted to withdraw Read More

Previously, Administrative Law Judges were chosen through a long process put together by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). Potential judges would take a bunch of examinations and were ranked based on score. Federal agencies Read More

In rare circumstances you can have your case designated as critical and cut in line. Social Security will let you cut in line based on a VA rating, a dire need, a terminal illness, or Read More

Once you’ve filed your initial application, your case will go to what we call the initial level. If you win at this level, great. If not, you’ll appeal. In most states the case will then Read More

One of the first forms you will get in the mail is a form asking if you consent to a video teleconference (VTC) rather than seeing a judge in person. If you do not object Read More

Can I get Social Security Disability for my perthes disease? Yes, you can. There are two ways to get Social Security Disability for your perthes disease. The first way is to show that you meet Read More

You have three options for filing your social security disability application: online, on the phone, or at your local office. It’s up to you what method you use, but I’ll outline the pros and cons Read More

Step One – Prepare Before You File You might think the first step in a disability case is to file the application, but that would be like running a marathon before you put your shoes Read More

Can I get Social Security Disability for my hip pain? Yes, you can. There are two ways to get Social Security Disability for your hip pain. The first way is to show that you meet Read More

Can I get Social Security Disability for my spine problem? Yes, you can. There are two ways to get Social Security Disability for your spine problem. The first way is to show that you meet Read More