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Pending Change in Social Security: How Reducing the Past Relevant Work Period Benefits Claimants

Social Security is a critical safety net for millions of Americans, providing support to those with disabilities who are unable to engage in substantial gainful activity. SSA has proposed a change in the Social Security disability analysis: the reduction of the Past Relevant Work Period (PRW) from 15 years to 5 years.

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The Power of Video Hearings: Empathy and Professionalism in the Digital Age

Social Security Hearings have made significant transformations, made possible by technology. One of the most notable changes has been the shift from in-person court proceedings to remote hearings conducted via telephone or video conference.

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Why I Recommend Video Hearings to My Clients

I want to thank a client in Fort Worth, Texas, for suggesting this topic.

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COVID 19 and Disability

While there has been a great deal of news about COVID 19 and the death that it causes, comparatively little has been written about the devastating toll COVID infection has taken on people who survived the infection but are now totally and completely disabled from the illness’ lasting damage.

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Going to Your Disability Hearing Without an Attorney?

You have a disability claim and the next step is a hearing in front of a judge. For whatever reason, you don’t have a lawyer already.

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How You Can Start Social Security and Medicare Early with The Disability Program

Getting older can come with some health challenges and physical problems. When those get bad enough, some people can’t keep working. SSA has special rules for most workers over age 50 that makes getting disability easier and easier at 50, 55 and age 60.

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Telephone Hearings, Video Hearings and Waiting for Godot.

Social Security has adapted to the COVID 19 pandemic rather nimbly for a gargantuan government agency. The SSA Office of Hearing Operations where SSA’s Administrative Law Judge’s preside over the world’s largest civil litigation docket has moved to telephone hearings, video hearings via Microsoft Teams ™ and in some instances, claimant’s stating that they want to wait for an in person hearing.

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What Happens When You Make a Social Security Claim?

Social Security wait times can be painful. We understand that and we try hard to make the process move faster for our clients.

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What Can You Do If You Were Denied Benefits?

It’s important not to feel discouraged when you are denied benefits through your initial application. There are a few things you can do if you are denied, including hiring one of our professional attorneys to go through the appeal process with you.

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Social Security Standards for Musculoskeletal Disability

A high percentage of SSDI and SSI disability claims are due to musculoskeletal disabilities. Back pain, arthritis, as well as leg and arm injuries that impair functional ability are all classified as musculoskeletal disabilities.

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