Social Security Disability

Great news for those who receive Social Security disability benefits! Monthly Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits had a 3.6 percent cost-of-living adjustment ("COLA") beginning with the December 2011 benefits. Those benefits are paid to...

When filing a claim for Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits or Supplemental Security Income, the issue of past relevant work will arise. A person must show that they cannot perform their past relevant work before they can be found disabled. Please be careful...

Sometimes a Disability Insurance Benefits or Supplemental Security Income case that seems clear cut can take a few unexpected turns. A claimant had valid IQ scores and other severe impairments that placed them as meeting the requirements of Listing 12.05C. The...

When you file an appeal for Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits or Supplemental Security Income an initial determination is made whether you meet the requirements for disability. If you meet the requirements you will receive a Notice of Award that explains...

Did you know that children can receive Supplemental Security Income due to mental impairments and learning disabilities? Supplemental Security Income is given to children that suffer severe problems due to mental problems or learning disabilities.In order for a child...

When Social Security is evaluating a disability application, they have to follow five specific steps in determining whether you are disabled. These steps are as follows:1. Are you performing substantial gainful activity? If you are, they will find that you are not...

Many people are denied Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits and Supplemental Security Income because Social Security does not believe the person will be disabled for one year.To be disabled, a person must show an "inability to engage in any substantial...

Many claimants for Social Security disability Benefits and Supplemental Security Income suffer substance abuse disorders. Years ago, substance abuse could be grounds for a finding of disability. Not anymore.Social Security Regulations 20 C.F.R. § 404.1535 prevents a...

The simple answer is yes. However, that "yes" is followed by some very important limitations and rules that apply to your work. You should always speak with your attorney if you plan to work while your appeal is pending. While you technically may be allowed to do some...

You may have heard the term "substantial gainful activity" or "SGA" used in conjunction with a Social Security case. So, what does that mean? Simply put, it's a way of putting a very specific definition on the word "work". Whenever Social Security is deciding your...