Social Security Disability Information Center

Should I Bring a Cane To My Social Security Disability Hearing?

November 25, 2016

Many of my clients need an assistive device to get around more easily. The need for a cane, crutches, walker, or wheelchair may be necessary to walk even the shortest of distances. Asking if you need to bring one of these items to your Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and/or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) hearing […]

Do You Know Why You Are Disabled?

November 18, 2016

That seems like a strange question doesn’t it? My clients tell me they are disabled, but many have a hard time saying it in a way the Social Security Administration (SSA) understands. Many people have Social Security disability questions. There can be many reasons why it is hard to explain your inability to work. You may […]

“Off task” at work – does it matter at my Social Security disability hearing?

September 9, 2016

Social Security disability hearings can be confusing – the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ), your attorney, and the experts use a lot of jargon that may make it sound like they are speaking a completely new language. The basic issue that all of these people are discussing is whether you can perform the duties of a […]

If I Had a Stroke, Can I Receive Social Security Disability?

August 19, 2016

The Social Security Administration (SSA) can determine whether or not you can receive disability payments for the after-effects of a stroke. While there are two separate disability programs, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI), the medical requirements to receive payments are the same. The mental and physical residuals from a stroke […]

What is a Contingent Fee Agreement?

August 3, 2016

If you have applied for Social Security disability benefits and have been denied, you may have been advised to hire an attorney to help you appeal your case. However, you might be worried that you can’t afford an attorney – after all, aren’t lawyers famous for charging high hourly rates for every second they spend on […]

Do I have a good Social Security disability case?

July 7, 2016

I hear this question probably more than any other question from my clients. When I was in law school, one of my professors told me, “The facts always matter,” and a Social Security disability case is no exception. It’s also important to know how Social Security applies its rules to the facts of your case when […]