Individuals applying for or receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits often ask about the consequences of receiving SSDI and long-term disability benefits concurrently. While long-term disability and other financial benefits may impact the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program, SSDI benefits don’t have similar limitations. Can You Collect SSDI and Long Term Disability Insurance? The […]
Can I Collect Unemployment While on 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 […]
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 […]
Is Lumbar Radiculopathy a Disability?
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 Do at a Disability Hearing?
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 […]
