Living with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can be challenging. The repetitive thoughts and compulsive behaviors associated with the condition often interfere with daily life, work, and relationships. If you or someone you know struggles with OCD and wonders whether it qualifies as a disability, this article is here to provide clear, straightforward answers. As experienced Social […]
How to Know If You Are Disabled
Most claimants filing for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) ask us the same question: “How do I know I’m disabled?” Social Security uses a five-step process to determine disability. In this blog post, we’ll review each question in the process in detail. If you do not qualify on the basis of even one of the questions listed […]
Why Are Some Social Security Disability Claims Not Successful?
The unfortunate reality of applying for Social Security Disability benefits is that the majority of claims are not initially approved. While there are many reasons your SSDI claim may be denied, this blog post covers two common reasons SSDI claims are not successful. Lack of Work Credits The Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program has strict regulations […]
What Is Considered a Disability for Social Security?
In our practice as North Carolina Disability Laywers, we are often asked: “What is considered a disability?” Although we have answered that question before on this blog , we thought we’d revisit it since it’s asked frequently. We’ll start as we always do with Social Security’s definition of a disability: “The definition of disability under Social […]
What is SGA and What is It’s Limit for 2025? – Collins Price
Today on the blog, we’re going to talk about something important called “SGA” or substantial gainful activity. Don’t worry if it sounds complicated; we’ll make it easy to understand. We’ll also explore whether working part-time affects your SSDI or SSI disability benefits and where to find disability lawyers in Charlotte, NC. What is SGA and […]
SSDI and VA Disability Benefits Explained
Both the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) offer disability benefits for individuals with severe medical impairments. However, the criteria for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits is different than the criteria for Veteran’s benefits. In this post, we’ll briefly review how the programs differ […]
