Age and Disability

The DDS examiner takes into consideration the vocational implications of growing older. Greg in Carlsbad, CA, asks “Is it true that the older you are the easier it is to get Social Security Disability?” When … Read More

Why Disability Applications Get Denied

If you are represented by a disability attorney at your hearing, your chances of winning your claim could be as high as 80% or more. Over 70% of initial applications for Social Security Disability Insurance … Read More

Continuing Disability Review

Once you are receiving Social Security disability benefits, periodically the Social Security Administration (SSA) will review your case to make sure that you are still disabled. Once you are receiving Social Security disability benefits, periodically … Read More

SSI Overpayments

An overpayment is when you receive more money for a month than the amount you should have been paid. If you are collecting Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you need to be aware of rules regarding … Read More

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