In March of 2020, Congress passed a $2.2 trillion economic recovery package. This included stimulus checks for those on Social Security and disability benefits. Then in 2021, Congress passed a second economic recovery package. Most Americans received at least one of the three rounds of stimulus payments. 2020 and 2021 Stimulus Payments In late spring […]
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Can I Get Disability After a Workers’ Comp Settlement?
Individuals injured at work who cannot return to work may seek out Social Security Disability benefits. If you receive a workers’ comp settlement and want to apply for Social Security disability, keep the following in mind. Social Security Disability and Workers’ Comp Settlements There are two programs that pay Social Security Disability benefits. SSDI, which […]
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 […]
Find Social Security Disability Judges Approval Rates Now
When preparing clients for hearing, we often spend time discussing Social Security Disability Judges approval rates. Social Security does provide guidance to Administrative Law Judges (ALJ’s) as to their rulings, but each ALJ is an individual. In their role, ALJ’s use discretion to apply Social Security’s rules and regulations. This means each ALJ may interpret […]
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 […]
