Disability Benefits Blog
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TOP 4 REASONS the SSA Will Deny Your Disability Claim
Read Time: 5 Minutes As a disability representative, I’ve seen a lot of shocking and unpredictable reasons why a claim

Handicap Permits – Do They Improve Your Chances for Disability Benefits?
Read Time: 4 Minutes As Social Security investigates your potential disability, they will be looking for any clues that hint

What is “Long COVID” and Could You Earn Disability Benefits?
The COVID-19 pandemic has reached nearly every corner of the world, and its effects on our daily lives have been

How to Document PTSD Symptoms to Earn Disability Benefits
Did you know that PTSD was originally referred to as “shell shock” during World War I, and “combat fatigue” during

Getting Approved: It’s Not the Luck of the Irish, & It’s No Pot of Gold
As St. Patrick’s Day approaches, I’m reminded of the many disability applicants who are convinced that good fortune alone will

What to Do if Your Disability Status is Being Audited
Tax season strikes fear in many of us. We can be as organized and ready as ever, but the lurking
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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