Social Security Disability Information Center

Hip Pain and Social Security Disability

April 19, 2018

Hip degeneration or injuries can be very disabling. Over time, you may notice increased inflammation, swelling, or significant pain. If you are unable to work because of a hip impairment, you may be eligible for disability benefits from the Social Security Administration. If hip impairments or other conditions prevent you from working, you may want […]

Fibromyalgia and Social Security Disability Benefits

April 12, 2018

Is your Fibromyalgia so severe that you are unable to work? If this is the case, it may be in your best interest to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and/or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits right away. It is very possible that Fibromyalgia is not the only thing keeping you from working. This […]

Children’s Social Security Disability and the Right Lawyer

March 20, 2018

Not all Social Security Disability lawyers take children’s social security disability cases. There may be many reasons for this, but one thing is for sure- claims for children are unlike adult disability cases. Selecting a lawyer with experience handling children’s claims for benefits can make the process smoother for you and your child. While the […]

Social Security Disability Benefits for Knee Pain

February 19, 2018

Have you suffered an injury to your knees or experienced gradual deterioration in your knees that limits your ability to work? Knee pain can be so severe that an individual is not only unable to stand for long, but it can also limit his/her ability to tolerate prolonged sitting. When it comes to weight bearing […]

You’ve Paid for it; Social Security Disability Benefits are Not a Gift

February 16, 2018

In addition to having medical conditions that prevent you from working, a wage earner first must have worked long enough to have earned work credits to become eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. These credits are earned by contributing to the Social Security system through your FICA taxes. This is not some type […]

A Few Quick Thoughts About Social Security Disability

January 29, 2018

I represent hundreds of clients every year in Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) claims and there are things that I take for granted people know. However, since they don’t do this every day, they simply do not. In this blog I’ll share some things that I believe should be mentioned. […]