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

2011 Social Security Disability Thresholds

Social Security Disability 2011 Thresholds Data Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) Substantial Gainful Activity (or SGA) is a term used by the Social Security Administration and Disability Determination Services (DDS) to refer to a person’s ability … Read More

Substantial Gainful Activity

Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) is one of the factors that will be used to determine your eligibility for disability benefits. Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) is a term that is used by the Social Security Administration … 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

Office of the Inspector General

You must be honest and truthful with the Social Security Administration when applying for and receiving disability benefits. The Social Security Administration (SSA) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) handles reports of fraud, waste and … 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

Can Children Get Disability Benefits?

Children are considered disabled if they have a physical or mental condition which is so severe that it results in marked and severe functional limitations. Yes, just like adults, children can qualify for disability benefits. … Read More

What is ODAR?

ODAR is in charge of conducting hearings for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). ODAR stands for Office of Disability Adjudication and Review. ODAR administers the hearings and appeals program for … 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