Social Security Disability

Today, I’d like to delve into a crucial aspect of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claims: the “Grid Rules,” formally known as the “Medical-Vocational Guidelines.” These may be found in Appendix 2 to Subpart P of Part 404 of the Code of Federal Regulations. Note: They are called “Grid” Rules, because the Rule, Age, Education, …

Leveraging the Grid Rules to Secure SSDI Benefits After Age 50Read More

When applying for Social Security Disability benefits, one term that often comes up is the On-The-Record (OTR) decision. In this article, we will break down what an OTR decision is, and how it can affect your claim. What is an On-The-Record (OTR) with SSA? An OTR decision is a fully favorable decision given without having …

What Is an On-The-Record Decision in a Social Security Disability Claim?Read More

Will a personal injury settlement affect my Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits? Should I apply for disability benefits with a personal injury lawsuit pending? Does a lump sum payment for my injury impact my disability claim? The impact of a personal injury lawsuit on Social Security benefits depends on the type of benefit you …

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I was just interacting with one of our Social Security clients who received a favorable decision two years after he started his initial application. He was happy and relieved to finally get this good news. This made me think about a question that we receive from a lot of our clients. They often ask me: …

Timeline for a Typical Social Security Disability ClaimRead More

The Listing of Impairments describes impairments for each of the major body systems that Social Security considers severe enough to prevent a claimant from doing any gainful activity, regardless of his or her age, education, or work experience (you can find these impairments on our website in our articles on the disabilities that may qualify for benefits). Disability …

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COLA is short for Cost-of-Living Allowance.  In 2023, the Social Security Administration announced a 8.7 percent cost-of-living adjustment. This rate increase will apply to the approximately 70 million Americans who receive monthly Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. For some beneficiaries, the Social Security increase may be partially or totally setoff by the …

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Social Security recognizes that it has an obligation to provide benefits quickly to applicants whose medical conditions are so serious that their conditions obviously meet disability standards. The Compassionate Allowances (CAL) initiative is a way of quickly identifying diseases and other medical conditions that invariably qualify under the Listing of Impairments based on minimal objective …

What Are Compassionate Allowances in Social Security Disability Claims?Read More

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a lifeline that many rely on when the unexpected strikes. SSDI is a federal program that provides financial support and other benefits to people who cannot work due to a disability. To qualify for SSDI, you must have a disability that has lasted (or is expected to last) 12 …

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The Social Security Administration (SSA) has added 12 new conditions to its list of Compassionate Allowances conditions. What Conditions Have Been Added to the List? Kilolo Kijakazi, Acting Commissioner of Social Security, has announced the addition of  12 new Compassionate Allowances conditions: 1p36 Deletion Syndrome, Anaplastic Ependymoma, Calciphylaxis, Cholangiocarcinoma, FOXG1 Syndrome, Leber Congenital Amaurosis, Metastatic …

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