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Social Security’s Hidden Call Strategy: What It Means for You
Social Security’s Hidden Call Strategy: What It Means for You If you are applying for Social Security disability, are already a Social Security disability recipient, or are reliant on the Social Security Administration (SSA) for something else like retirement...
Can I Get SSDI if I am 60 years old?
Can I Get SSDI If I Am 60 Years Old? You can get disability benefits up until full retirement age. Currently, the full retirement age is 67 years old. Generally, winning a disability claim gets easier for people as they get older. SSDI vs. Early Retirement You can...
How to Prepare for your Consultative Exam (CE)
How to Prepare for your Consultative Exam (CE) Written by Joshua Eberle, Senior Disability Advocate A consultative examination (CE) is a physical, mental, or diagnostic evaluation required by the Social Security Administration (SSA) at their expense when medical...
Social Security Electronic Signature Rule Clarification
Social Security Electronic Signature Rule Clarification By Scott Layden, Jr. Senior Disability Advocate On August 11, 2025, Social Security clarified its requirements for electronic signatures on certain documents. These documents include Claimant’s Appointment...
Important Changes to SSA Attestation Rules: Key Updates that may Affect Your Claim
Important Changes to SSA Attestation Rules: Key Updates that may Affect Your Claim Written by: Erica Chitwood, Senior Disability Advocate Effective January 15, 2025, all disability applicants must now sign an Authorization to Disclose Information to...
13 New Conditions Added to Fast Track Disability List
13 New Conditions Added to Fast Track Disability List It’s no secret that the Social Security disability application and approval process can take a very long time. That leaves many applicants in a tough position, as they may have no income while they wait for Social...
What Can You Own on Social Security Disability?
What Can You Own On Social Security Disability? “Social Security disability” technically refers to the SSDI (or SSD) program. However, people often interchangeably use the term to refer to SSD and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). While both programs are...
VA Disability Compensation Rates 2020 (Updated for 2025)
VA Disability Compensation Rates 2020 (Updated for 2025) VA Disability Compensation Rates for 2020 increased by about 1.6% from 2019 rates. If the VA decides that a veteran’s disability is related to service, it must then assign a rating percentage. By law, VA may...
Can I Check My Disability Status Online?
Can I Check My Disability Status Online? If you’ve applied for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), keeping track of your application status is critical. Many applicants want to know: How do I check my disability claim...
How to Find the Right Disability Doctor
How to Find the Right Disability Doctor When you’re applying for Social Security disability (SSD), you’ll typically need to provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) with a lot of medical documentation. Exactly what type of medical documentation is required...
I Won My SSD Claim. When Will I Get My Back Pay?
I Won My SSD Claim. When Will I Get My Back Pay? The path to securing Social Security disability (SSD) benefits can be a long one. Even if your benefits are approved following your initial application, you can typically expect to wait three to five months for a...
SSD Lump Sum Payments and Back Pay
SSD Lump Sum Payments and Back Pay If you know anything at all about the Social Security disability (SSD) application process, it’s probably that it can take a very long time to get approved for benefits. What you may not know is that when you’re finally approved, you...
Getting Social Security Disability For Asperger’s Syndrome
Getting Social Security Disability for Asperger’s Syndrome Whether a person qualifies for Social Security disability (SSDI) for Asperger’s syndrome depends on the severity of the condition and how it impacts the applicant’s ability to earn a living. Any medical...
What You Need to Know: Widows Benefits and Social Security Disability
What You Need to Know: Widows Benefits and Social Security Disability When you qualify for two types of Social Security benefits, such as widows benefits and Social Security disability (SSDI), you may be unsure which to pursue or how they might work together. ...
How to Prepare for Your Social Security Disability (SSD) Hearing
How to Prepare for Your Social Security Disability (SSD) Hearing By Erica S. Chitwood, Senior Disability Advocate If you’ve applied for Social Security Disability benefits (SSDI or SSI) and received two denials, your next step is likely a hearing before an...
Enzyme Found in Baker’s Yeast Could Help Treat Some Forms of Leukemia
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is a type of cancer that typically affects children...
VA Permanent and Total Disability (TDIU) for PTSD
VA Permanent and Total Disability (TDIU) for PTSD Permanent and Total disability...
What is SSDI Back Pay?
What is SSDI Back Pay? Frequently, if Social Security approves your disability claim,...
How Long Does it Take to Get Social Security Disability Benefits?
How Long Does it Take to Get Social Security Disability Benefits? According to the...
