Applying for Social Security disability benefits can be an arduous process due to the numerous administrative hoops applicants must jump through before they obtain benefits. According to 2018 data from the Social Security Administration (the most recent available), only 45.5% of claims were allowed at the initial decision stage. However, […]
There’s a lot of information floating around out there about the Social Security disability program. Most people know at least one friend, family member, or co-worker who has received disability benefits or at least has heard about someone receiving it through the grapevine. The problem with information obtained through such […]
Proper medical evidence is the foundation of a Social Security disability claim. Beyond documents proving your identity and income (birth certificate, proof of citizenship, W-2 forms, tax returns, etc.), every disability claim starts with the Adult Disability Report. That report collects details about both your disability and your work history. […]
Applying for Social Security disability (SSDI) benefits can be a lengthy process. The Social Security Administration (SSA) states that it generally takes about three to five months to get to a decision, but that timeline can be much longer if a claimant’s application is denied (as most are) or if […]
One of the most common questions our Baltimore SSD attorney receives is whether one can get disability benefits while working. And, like most legal questions, the answer is “it depends.” Social Security disability (SSDI) benefits generally are intended for individuals whose disability prevents them from working entirely, but the mere […]