The entire Social Security Disability process can be quite confusing, so we have broken down parts of it into helpful, easy-to-understand articles.
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Proposed Rule Change Would Penalize Disabled Adults Who Live with Their FamiliesA Social Security rule change which is being pushed by White House officials would slash benefits or end support for as many as 400,000 SSI recipients.
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Your Disability Hearing Is Scheduled – Now What? (Part 2)In this article we'll give you an insider's view of the procedures surrounding a disability appeal hearing.
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Your Social Security Disability Hearing Is Scheduled – Now What? (Part 1)Cuddigan Law Attorney Kim Shram offers this insider’s view at what happens after your disability hearing is scheduled.
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Will Social Security Accept My Chiropractor’s Records?The Social Security Administration primarily considers medical evidence from what the agency deems as “acceptable medical sources” to evaluate your claim.
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Can a Pre-existing Condition Hurt Your Social Security Disability Claim?Many disabled Americans do not apply for Social Security disability benefits, because they believe their pre-existing conditions will disqualify them.
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Question of the Month: Who Can Attend My Disability Hearing with Me?Usually, you, your attorney, the Administrative Law Judge, a court stenographer will be the only people in attendance. Others can attend but only with your permission.
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If I Move Out of the Country, Can I Still Receive Social Security Disability Benefits?You may be able to continue to receive Social Security disability benefits if you move out of the country, but it depends on certain conditions.
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Before You Visit a Social Security Office You Must Do This FirstAn in-person visit to a Social Security office can be important when you need personalized assistance.
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Question of the Month: “With all my medical problems, how in the world could Social Security deny me?”To win disability benefits it is not enough to have medical problems—even if you have severe disabling medical problems.
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When I Reach Full Retirement Age What Happens to My Social Security Disability Benefits?Once you are approved for Social Security disability, your benefit payments will last until one of three things happen
