There are thousands of medical conditions that qualify for federal Social Security disability benefits. The Social Security Administration (SSA) uses a medical guide called the Blue Book to evaluate the applicant’s medical condition. The Blue Book includes medical criteria for several different medical conditions that must be met for a […]
A Baltimore Disability Attorney Explains How Your Social Media Posts Can Impact Your Claim To qualify for federal disability benefits through SSDI or SSI, an applicant must prove that they have a qualifying disability. In determining whether an applicant is disabled, an SSA examiner reviewing an applicant’s case uses a […]
There are various disability benefits available to disabled individuals who are unable to engage in substantial gainful activity. Some are available through the federal government, while others are available through work or private insurance. The federal government provides disability benefits to qualifying disabled individuals. The Social Security Administration (SSA) administers […]
Some individuals have a serious medical condition that makes working impossible. However, help may be available for them in the form of federal benefits through the Social Security Disability Income program or the Supplemental Security Income program. The Social Security Administration (SSA) administers these programs and helps individuals with a […]
A Baltimore Disability Attorney Explains the SSA’s Compassionate Allowance Program The Social Security Administration (SSA) supports individuals suffering from serious and often terminal illnesses (such as cancer) through what is known as Compassionate Allowances. These allowances apply to situations where individuals are diagnosed with medical conditions so severe that the […]