More than 4 million adults are affected by Fibromyalgia (FM) in the United States. Most are able to improve their quality of life with FM through a combination of exercise and medication. Those who are unable to do so might qualify for Social Security Disability benefits. There is no specific listing for Fibromyalgia in the […]
Can You Collect Unemployment While on Social Security Disability?
Our clients often ask us how disability benefits relate to unemployment benefits. While unemployment and disability benefits typically don’t overlap, it’s important to understand how unemployment may impact your disability claim. So, can you collect unemployment while on Social Security Disability? Let’s cover the basics of both programs below. Can You Collect Unemployment While on […]
What is the SSDI Approval Rate by Age?
SSDI approval rate by age is a common search query for those applying for disability benefits. As you age, the standard for receiving disability benefits becomes easier to meet. Often, this results in older claimants having higher SSDI benefit approval rates than younger claimants. Additionally, older claimants are more likely to live with a chronic […]
Non Medical Requirements for SSDI
Understanding the non medical requirements for SSDI benefits is as important as understanding what medical conditions qualify for disability. In this blog post, we’ll briefly review the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program and its work credit (non-medical) requirements. SSDI Benefits Overview SSDI is a work-based, Federal disability insurance program for individuals who can no […]
Does Severe Sleep Apnea Qualify for Social Security Disability?
Sleep apnea is a common condition that causes your breathing to stop and restart many times when you sleep. Symptoms can range from mild to serious, but if left untreated, sleep apnea can severely impact your day-to-day life. What is Sleep Apnea? Individuals who suffer from sleep apnea experience starts and stops in their breathing […]
Lumbar Radiculopathy and Disability Benefits
Individuals living with a diagnosis of lumbar radiculopathy may seek out disability benefits if they can no longer work. Their likelihood of success depends upon that individual’s history of medical evidence as well as on how seriously their symptoms impact their daily lives. Lumbar Radiculopathy and Disability Benefits Radiculopathy describes a range of symptoms resulting […]
What to Expect From a Disability Hearing Over the Phone
In March 2020, the Social Security Administration (SSA) suspended in-person hearings and offered claimants the option of a disability hearing over the phone. In the last two years, thousands of claimants chose to proceed with a telephone hearing as opposed to waiting for an in-person hearing. As of this writing, the SSA will reopen field offices […]
What Does a Vocational Expert at SSDI Hearing Do?
Claimants applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits often encounter a Vocational Expert at SSDI hearing stage. If you are applying for disability benefits, it’s important to understand the role vocational experts play in a typical disability hearing. By preparing in advance or talking to your disability lawyer about the vocational expert’s potential testimony […]
How Much Does a Disability Lawyer Cost?
Claimants applying for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits may choose to work with a disability lawyer. But before you make the decision to hire a disability lawyer, it’s important to first educate yourself about fee structures. How Much Does a Disability Lawyer Cost? Disability lawyer fees are set and […]
Am I Disabled? Consider These Questions First!
The Social Security Administration (SSA) oversees the distribution of federal disability benefits for two programs. Both programs, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), require applicants to meet a standard definition of disability. Am I Disabled? To understand whether you may qualify for disability benefits, consider the following questions: Are you currently […]
