How Much Will My Social Security Disability Payment Be?
How much will my Social Security disability payment be? The amount of monthly Social Security disability payments can vary greatly from person to person. There are two distinct disability programs that pay monthly benefits. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a program where workers who pay federal taxes may be entitled to payments if they […]
Social Security Disability and Using a Cane or other Assistive Device.
Social Security disability and using a cane or other assistive device. When the Social Security Administration (SSA) analyzes your claim to determine whether you can work, there are certain things that can enhance your ability to get your benefits. A cane, walker, wheelchair, or other assistive device can be a crucial factor in getting the […]
Why Did the Judge at My Social Security Disability Hearing Care So Much About My Past Work?
Why did the judge at my Social Security disability hearing care so much about my past work? There is a lot going on at a Social Security disability hearing, and most of it is going to be information you have never heard before. The way an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) analyzes your disability claim is […]
Receiving Social Security Disability if You Have Difficulty Standing
Receiving Social Security disability if you have difficulty standing. If you are experiencing problems standing, you may be entitled to Social Security disability benefits. There may be a variety of reasons that impact your ability to stand. These can include back pain, knee pain, foot pain, lower extremity swelling, and many other reasons. When the […]
Does Bipolar Disorder Qualify Me for Social Security Disability?
Have you filed an application for Social Security Disability due to Bipolar Disorder? If you have applied, or you are thinking about applying, there are things you should know about how the Social Security Administration (SSA) will examine your claim for disability. Mental health claims can be difficult to prove compared to physical disability claims. […]
How Do I Choose the Day I Say I Became Disabled with the Social Security Administration?
How do I choose the day I say I became disabled with the Social Security Administration? When filing your Social Security disability claim, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will ask you the date on which you believe you became disabled. The SSA refers to this as your Alleged Onset Date (AOD). When you choose this […]
How will the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Affect my Social Security Disability Claim?
How will the Coronavirus (COVID-19) affect my Social Security disability claim? The Coronavirus (COVID-19) has impacted many aspects of our lives and the Social Security disability claims process is no exception. With the closing of the Social Security Administration (SSA)’s field and hearing offices, and with staff working from home, there have been changes in […]
What are ADLs, and why does Social Security care so much if I go on vacation or keep my house clean?
Many of my clients do not understand why the Social Security Administration (SSA) is so interested in their day-to-day activities. It might help to think about it this way: since you are not able to work, Social Security can’t ask you how your current symptoms affect your work activities. Therefore, they have to look instead […]
Will Hiring An Attorney Speed Up My Case?
Many Social Security disability claimants are under the impression that hiring an attorney will speed up the processing of their case with the Social Security Administration (SSA). While hiring an attorney does not directly translate into a claim being processed more quickly by the SSA, there are many benefits of having an attorney on your […]