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Oct. 25, 2023

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.

Oct. 16, 2023

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.

Nov. 9, 2022

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

April 5, 2022

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.

Dec. 10, 2021

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.

Aug. 5, 2021

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.

July 27, 2021

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.

July 22, 2021

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

Feb. 25, 2021

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.

Feb. 25, 2021

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.