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There are several reasons why so many Social Security disability applications are denied. When it comes to medical eligibility the main reason is that the SSA has strict eligibility requirements, and many applicants do not meet these requirements. For example, to be eligible for SSDI, you must have a disability that is expected to last… Read more »

Most Social Security disability claims are denied at the initial application phase and even a higher percentage are denied at the first appeal stage of the process. Most of these claims are denied for a variety of common reasons that claimants should be aware of before applying for benefits to give claimants the best opportunity… Read more »

The Ticket to Work program is a voluntary employment program offered by the Social Security Administration (SSA) in the United States. It is designed to assist individuals who are receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits in transitioning to employment or increasing their earnings through part-time work. Here are some… Read more »

Receiving a notice in the mail that you owe money is not something anyone looks forward to and this includes when Social Security informs a Social Security disability beneficiary that they received too much money and now are required to pay back an overpayment. Many times, a claimant receives an overpayment notice because of no… Read more »

Most Social Security disability claimants will need a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) to decide whether they medically qualify for benefits. The hearing will include the ALJ, the claimant and the claimant’s attorney or representative, but will also include a Vocational Expert (VE). A VE is an individual whose education and training is… Read more »

During the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in March of 2020 businesses and government agencies had to figure out different ways to provide service to the public. Naturally delays in customer service were inevitable, but a recent report from Social Security’s Inspector General’s office identifies the areas where Disability Determination Services (DDS) struggled in continuing… Read more »

Medical evidence is crucial to a disability determination for a Social Security disability claim for both Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Each claimant who files a disability claim is responsible for providing medical evidence showing the claimant has at least one impairment that limits the ability to work and the… Read more »

We realize it may be a stretch for ordinary people to want to keep up with the comings and goings of the Social Security Administration, but sometimes circumstances permit where someone does want to follow the latest news regarding the agency due to a possible retirement or disability interest. This blog is an ongoing piecemeal… Read more »

A common question many people have when they are considering applying for Social Security disability benefits is “do I qualify?” The question is focused on medical impairments a potential disability claimant suffers from. Social Security does maintain a listing of impairments that can be considered for disability purposes, but even if a condition someone suffers… Read more »

To qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits, generally you must have worked and paid into Social Security for at least five years within the past ten years. According to Social Security rules, a claimant must meet specific medical requirements to qualify for Social Security disability benefits. These can include a developmental disability, long-term disability,… Read more »