We won’t sugarcoat it. Applying for disability benefits through SSDI and SSI can be a process that takes anywhere from 3 months to over 2 years. The disability application and appeal processes are time-consuming and complicated. It’s important to set your expectations accordingly and to have a plan for the wait. It’s no surprise that […]
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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 […]
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: What is the […]
Signs That You Lost Your Disability Hearing
If you’re searching online for signs that you lost your disability hearing, chances are you may be concerned about the outcome of a recent hearing. As Social Security disability lawyers, we’ve represented thousands of clients at hearing. In this post, we put our decades of experience representing disability claimants at hearing to work! Scroll down […]
