Social Security Disability Information Center

How Long Do I Have to Be Disabled to Get Social Security Disability Payments?

December 29, 2017

Because the Social Security Administration (SSA) does not have a “short term” disability provision, you must meet certain durational requirements to qualify for disability payments. The SSA requires that your severe impairment has lasted or is expected to last at least twelve months. While this may seem pretty straight forward, it is a common reason […]

Testifying at Your Social Security Disability Hearing About Your Pain

December 4, 2017

Pain is probably the most common complaint my clients have concerning their inability to work. Physical pain can manifest itself in about any area of your body, and describing it to someone else is not always easy. Chances are when you find yourself at a Social Security disability hearing, you are going to need to […]

Why is There a Job Expert at my Social Security Disability Hearing?

November 28, 2017

When attending a Social Security disability hearing, you most likely will see or hear testimony from a Vocational Expert (VE), also known as a Job Expert. The Social Security Administration (SSA) employs Vocational Experts to testify about the classification of work you have performed in the past and to answer hypothetical questions from an Administrative […]

Can I Receive Social Security Disability for an Anxiety Disorder?

November 17, 2017

I represent many people with mental disorders, and anxiety is no exception. This diagnosis can stand alone, or at times, it may be accompanied by other mental and physical disorders. I have found that some of my clients’ symptoms from anxiety can be so severe that they are unable to interact with friends, family, or […]

Social Security Disability and Diabetes

October 26, 2017

In my Indianapolis, Indiana Social Security disability practice, I handle numerous cases involving Diabetes. Since there can be so many varying degrees of severity with Diabetes, I try to find out how it affects each individual client regarding their ability to work. The Social Security Administration (SSA) recognizes Diabetes as a disabling condition either by […]

Do I Need To Appear At My Social Security Disability Appeals Hearing?

August 31, 2017

From time to time I am asked “do I need to be at my hearing?” Always, I let my clients know that they should make every effort to appear in person. In my practice as an Indiana Social Security Attorney, it is almost always in your best interest to attend your hearing. My thoughts are, […]