Social Security Disability

Although you do not need an attorney to file an application for disability benefits through Social Security Administration (SSA), there are number of reasons why you should consider doing so. Here, we discuss the merits of hiring an attorney to represent you and at which point during the disability process…

A vocational expert (VE) is a witness called by the Social Security Administration (SSA) to testify at disability appeal hearings. Although they are not present at every hearing, VEs appear at a fair number of them. In general, their purpose is to give an opinion about what jobs you can…

The advent of social media in recent years has presented easy, free ways to stay connected to family and friends, and these platforms allow us to post photographs and stories in an endless stream. It is no secret that the majority of social media users only showcase the happy, fun…

After an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) has determined that you are disabled, you will receive a letter from Social Security Administration (SSA) called a Notice of Award. In the award letter, SSA will tell you whether its decision is fully favorable or partially favorable. The letter will also explain the…

Previously, we discussed emotional behavioral disorder (EBD) and what kinds of disorders qualify as EBD as well as what their symptoms are. Autism and EBD are not the same, but they are easily confused because students who suffer from EBD and autism are frequently placed in the same classes in…

According to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), emotional or behavioral disorder (EBD) is a condition that exhibits one or more of the following characteristics over a long period of time and to such a degree that it adversely impacts a child’s educational performance: 1) a general, pervasive mood…

Although they are not used often, telephone disability hearings have risen in prominence in the time of COVID-19. The Social Security Administration (SSA) began conducting disability hearings for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) in late March 2020. Here, we discuss some of the ins and…

If your disability claim through Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is approved, you will receive back pay in addition to your monthly benefits. In this article, we will discuss what back pay is, why you are entitled to it, and what to expect with the…

In order to qualify for disability benefits through either Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you must have medical evidence to support your claim that you are completely disabled. As you might expect, Social Security Administration (SSA) is rather particular about the kind of medical evidence…

If you are thinking of or are in the process of applying for disability benefits through Social Security, you may wonder if your employer will find out. Although the answer is “probably not,” there may be some circumstances under which your former employer may be contacted. Social Security offers disability…