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The primary basis for a determination of eligibility for Social Security disability benefits is objective medical evidence — things like test results, lab findings, imaging, etc. A claimant’s own self-described symptoms can also play a role, particularly where they align with the symptoms that would be expected for the condition […]

One of the most common questions for Social Security disability applicants is “how long does it take to get approved for disability benefits?” And, as with most legal questions, there is not a straight answer — only generalities. Everyone’s case is different and the Social Security Administration (SSA) processes applications […]

Government benefits programs, such as the Social Security disability program, are a prime target of scammers. While most people think that they are smart enough to spot a scam or outwit a scammer, unscrupulous individuals are constantly dreaming up new ways to separate good people from their money, and even […]

One of the most common criticisms levied against the Social Security Disability Insurance program is that many people who receive benefits through the program are not actually disabled. This is not true. A 2018 report by the Social Security Administration’s Office of the Inspector General (OIG) found that less than […]

The Social Security Disability program provides cash benefits for individuals who suffer a disability that prevents them (or is expected to prevent them) from returning to work for at least 12 months. While many disability benefits recipients suffer lifelong or terminal disabilities, others recover from their disabilities — if not […]