Navigating Social Security Disability Hearings: In-Person, Video, and Phone Options Explained
The Covid-19 pandemic has changed so many parts of our daily lives, including Social Security Disability hearings with administrative law judges. There have been a few updates to how these hearings work, and I’m here to walk you through them. Related Article: Disability Benefits for Flu & COVID Complications In-Person Social Security Disability Hearings: Pre-Covid: […]
Who Is Eligible For Increased SSA Benefits Under The Social Security Fairness Act
After nearly a forty-year struggle, Congress has acted to remove offsets that reduced disability and retirement pay for government employees and teachers by passing The Social Security Fairness Act which eliminates the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO) Starting on January 1, 2025. This change may result in increased SSA Benefits […]
Top 3 Social Security Disability Rules | A Disability Advocate’s Rulebook
Are you thinking about applying for Social Security Disability or have you faced a denial in the past? You’re in the perfect spot! Taking the step to apply for disability is a monumental decision that deserves careful consideration and thorough research. Give yourself the best chance for success—explore your options and understand the process fully before you proceed.
Will My SSDI Appeal Be Threatened By My Past Denial Decision?
Read Time: 3 Minutes. Will Your Previous Denial Be Used Against You? When the Social Security Administration decides on your disability case, that decision is final unless successfully challenged through an SSDI appeal. If you choose not to appeal or if your SSDI appeal is unsuccessful, it solidifies that you were not deemed disabled. Check […]
NEW for 2024- Rule for Past Relevant Work & Disability Claims: What You Need to Know
Past Relevant Work: This includes most work that you have done in your career. It must be substantial, gainful, and that you performed long enough for you to learn how to do it. If you’re applying for disability benefits in 2024 or 2025, there’s an important change you need to know. The Social Security Administration […]
Don’t Let Memorial Day Impact Your Disability Claim!
Read Time: 5 Minutes. Memorial Day is coming up: the official “kick off” to summer. Back when you were healthy, the norm was to go to the river, go to the lake, or maybe go to your kids’ ball game. Now, those events may be impossible or incredibly draining. The exception rather than the norm. […]
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 Vocational Skills? How They Evaluate Your Education Does the Vocational Expert Have the Final Say? Medical Records & Disability Claims Here’s How We Can Help Don’t panic!! The vocational expert is only a witness in […]
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? How our disability representative can help you! So what does “ADL” stand for and what does ADL include? Should I do ADL forms myself, or should I have a disability representative help me? How […]
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 a result, these conditions can, in some cases, permanently impact your health. In severe cases, some people have experienced a domino effect of symptoms leading up to multi-organ failure 😷 However, getting approved for disability […]
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 approval for disability benefits. It’s no surprise, considering the denial rates for initial claims are shockingly high – usually around 67%. Unfortunately, this scares many of those who are truly disabled from pursuing benefits further. […]