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What Is Traumatic Brain Injury?

What Is Traumatic Brain Injury?

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) usually happens when you suffer an injury to the brain.  Usually, this can be caused by different events.  The most common include falls, car accidents or sports injuries.  Most people recover well from symptoms caused by...

What Are the GRIDS for SSDI?

What Are the GRIDS for SSDI?

What Are the GRIDS for SSDI? Social Security has special disability rules for people over the age 50.  Social Security uses a chart called the Medical-Vocational guidelines to evaluate your claim known as the “grid rules”.  The grid rules make it easier for older...

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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...

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