Rheumatoid arthritis can make it extremely difficult to maintain steady, full-time employment. Chronic pain, stiffness, fatigue, and unpredictable flare-ups often interfere with attendance, productivity, and physical functioning, even in jobs that are not physically demanding. Over time, these limitations can force many individuals to reduce their hours, change roles, or…

In 2025 the Social Security Administration went through many disruptions. It lost 7,000 staff members, 26 field offices, changed focus to digital services, and was managed by three acting commissioners. Currently its confirmed commissioner, Frank Bisignano, also heads the IRS − a questionable decision in and of itself. At the…

After 43 days, the longest government shutdown in the history of the United States finally ended on November 13. Since then, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has resumed normal hours and is back to work processing Social Security Disability (SSD) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) claims. There was already an…

Our firm had a busy 2025 for Social Security Disability (SSD) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) claims. The Social Security Administration (SSA) went through a lot of changes with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) cutting staff and field offices, the government closure during October and November, and having a…