Calculating Back Pay

SSI claimants can not get back pay for months of being disabled that were prior to the date of the initial application. When you are awarded Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, you may be … Read More

Disability Lawyer Fees

Typically, there are no upfront fees and your disability attorney only gets paid if you win your disability case. Debbie in Hemet, California asks “How much do disability lawyers usually charge?” “Are there any upfront … Read More

Appeals Council or New Disability Application?

If you are denied at the hearing level of the appeals process, you have 2 options: request a review from the appeals council or file a new disability application. Thomas, in El Centro, California, asks … Read More

Disability Hearing Witnesses

There is no guarantee that the administrative law judge will allow your witness to testify or provide input. Don, in Oceanside, California, asks “Can I bring a witness to my disability hearing?” Yes. You can … Read More

Where Are Disability Hearings Held?

Disability hearings are held at an Office of Disability Adjudication and Review (ODAR) hearing office. Disability hearings are held at an Office of Disability Adjudication and Review (ODAR) hearing office. ODAR is in charge of … Read More

Eligible for SSDI and SSI

You can receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits both at the same time. Christian in Temecula, California asks “Is it possible to qualify for both SSDI and SSI at … Read More

Improve Your Chances of Winning Disability

The best way for you to improve your chances at winning your claim is to hire a disability attorney. Most applications for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are denied and … Read More

Disability for Young Adults

Any adult, no matter what the age, can get Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) if he/she has a qualifying disability. Dixie, in Temecula, CA, asks “I heard that it is … Read More