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The Vocational Guy Said I CAN Work. What Should I Do??
Jump To: Step-by-Step Guide to Handling Vocational Expert Testimony During a Disability Hearing When Age Becomes a Factor What Are
What Does “ADL” Mean & Why is an ADL Form Important?
Time to Read: 3 minutes Jump to Section: Why ADL forms are important Should I do an ADL form myself?

Disability Benefits for Flu & COVID Complications
Read Time: 4 Minutes. Complications from COVID and flu-like symptoms, for some, have proved hard to resolve and treat. As

Can the Ghosts of Past Applications HAUNT Your New Claim? 👻
Read Time: 4 Minutes. My clients often recount tales of extreme anxiety and exhaustion in their past attempts to get

I’m Returning to School: Will It Hurt My Disability Benefit Claim?
Read Time: 4 Minutes School looks like work in many respects. The ability to sit in class, sustain attention, concentrate,

Will Assistive Devices (Like Canes & Wheelchairs) Help My Disability Case?
From wheelchairs to hearing aids, assistive devices can be an invaluable asset in the fight for disability benefits. But what
Mental Health Conditions and SSD: How Anxiety, Depression, and PTSD Are Evaluated
If you are living with anxiety, depression, PTSD, or another mental health condition that keeps you from working, you may qualify for Social Security Disability benefits. Mental health...
Read MoreFibromyalgia and Social Security: Why This Condition Is So Hard to Prove
Fibromyalgia is real, painful, and often disabling. It is also one of the most difficult conditions to prove in a Social Security Disability claim. There is no blood...
Read MoreComposite Jobs and Your Disability Claim: Why People Over 50 Have a Better Chance
Why Your Real Work Matters If you’re applying for a disability claim and you’re over 50, you might be worried about how your work history fits into the...
Read MoreMaximize Your Coverage & Minimize Your Costs: The Power of Independent Insurance Agents
Maximize Your Coverage & Minimize Your Costs: Why Disability Claimants Should Use Independent Insurance Agents Read Time: 4 minutes Let’s be real: when you’re unable to work and...
Read MoreDisability Advocate vs. Disability Representative
Disability Advocates, Representatives, and Payees: What’s the Difference? Read time of 4 minutes The Social Security Disability system comes with a lot of terminology, and if you’re going...
Read MoreSocial Media & Disability Claims: How Your Online Presence Can Impact the SSA Decision
Read Time: 4 1/2 Minutes. Social media platforms help us stay connected and share moments with friends, family, and the community. But for anyone applying for Social Security...
Read MoreSocial Security Disability for Chronic Pain: Building a Credible Claim
Read Time: 10 minutes Chronic pain is one of the most challenging conditions to prove to Social Security. I’m going to be upfront about why: pain is invisible....
Read MoreHow to Talk to Your Doctor About Your Disability Claim
I’m going to share something that might sound harsh: the way most people talk to their doctors is sabotaging their disability claims. Here’s what I mean. You go...
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