SSDI and Multiple Sclerosis Multiple Sclerosis or MS is a chronic autoimmune disorder that targets the central nervous system. Essentially, this means that your immune system attacks your spinal cord, brain, and even the optic … Read More
Medical Conditions for Social Security Disability or SSI SSDI, or Social Security Disability Insurance and SSI, Supplemental Security Income, are the two largest Federal programs offering financial assistance to those with disabilities. They are two … Read More
How Much in Social Security Disability Benefits Can You Get? The U.S. government has an assortment of benefits programs, including SSDI or Social Security Disability Insurance. As the government itself explains, the “Social Security and Supplemental Security … Read More
Lupus and SSDI Lupus is an autoimmune disease, meaning that it causes the immune system to attack otherwise healthy organs and tissue. It is estimated that more than 1.5 million Americans have the condition, and … Read More
What to Do If You Are Sick (Coronavirus) If you have a fever or cough, you might have COVID-19. Most people have mild illness and are able to recover at home. If you think you … Read More
How to Protect Yourself from COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Older adults and people who have severe underlying chronic medical conditions like heart or lung disease or diabetes seem to be at higher risk for developing more serious complications … Read More
Requesting Review of an Administrative Law Judge’s Hearing Decision The Appeals Council is headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia with additional offices in Baltimore, Maryland and Crystal City, Virginia. We want to provide you with useful … Read More
Information About SSA’s Hearings and Appeals Operations The Office of Hearings Operations (OHO) and the Office of Analytics, Review, and Oversight (OARO) are responsible for holding hearings, issuing decisions, and reviewing post-hearing appeals for claims … Read More
THE ALJS WRITTEN OPINION After your hearing with the ALJ, you will receive a decision in the mail. The decision of approval or denial will also come with an explanation of how the decision was … Read More
What to Expect at a Disability Hearing At your disability hearing, you will meet with an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ). The judge was not involved with the previous review of your case and will be able … Read More
