Do I Need a Lawyer?
Having an attorney who specializes in Social Security Disability and SSI will increase the chances of your claim being approved by the Social Security Administration. You are not required to have an attorney when you … Read More
SSDI Eligibility
The chances of you winning your disability case are greatly increased if you have an attorney or non-attorney representative handling your case. Travis, in Oceanside California, asks “What qualifies someone as being disabled and eligible … Read More
Activities of Daily Living
The disability examiner typically will ask you, or third parties, questions about your ability to perform ADL to determine whether or not you can be employed. When you apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) … Read More
How Much Money Can I Expect From SSDI?
The more you earned, the more you paid into Social Security, so the larger your disability benefit will be. Tanya in Del Mar, California asks “If I am found eligible for Social Security Disability benefits … Read More
Reapplying for Disability
A disability hearing is where you will have your best chance to win your claim. Tim from El Cajon, California asks “I applied for Social Security Disability in San Diego, CA and was denied. Can … Read More
Can certain disabilities get you approved automatically for SSDI?
Some disabilities are likely to be approved very quickly; however, there is no guarantee that any disability will automatically get approved. Perry, in Escondido, California, asks “are there some disabilities that are guaranteed to get … Read More
Keep Your Disability Representative Updated
It is very important to always keep them updated on what is happening with your situation. If you choose to use a disability attorney (or non-attorney representative) for your Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claim … Read More
SSDI Back Pay Limits
There are some limitations for how many months you will be able to collect back pay. Todd, in San Ysidro, California asks “How far back will Social Security pay me if I am approved for … Read More
Missing a Consultative Exam
Missing a consultative exam will delay the processing of your claim. Brad, in San Diego, California asks “I was scheduled for a social security medical exam for my SSDI case; I was not able to … Read More
Can I Work While Applying For Disability?
YES! The Social Security Administration (SSA) will allow you to work while you are applying for, or receiving disability benefits as long as your monthly earned income does not exceed the SGA limit. Travis, from … Read More