Most applicants for Social Security disability benefits are not approved initially. According to the latest program statistics, only about 20% of applications are approved at the initial adjudicative level, meaning that the rest must move on to higher levels of review before they are ultimately approved. One of the most […]
The process of applying for Social Security disability benefits can be confusing, as it often consists of several layers of review by different parties within the Social Security Administration (SSA) before a final decision is reached. A centerpiece of the Social Security disability application process is the disability hearing, where […]
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 […]