It is sometimes possible to re-open prior diisability claims as part of a new claim, if a medical condition has been ongoing.  Social Security may…

The Government Accounting Office (GAO) has  found that most applicants for disability benefits who appealed Social Security Administration’s (SSA) initial disability determination, between 2008 and…

Published on July 10th, 2020 Often a claimant presents more than one disabling condition.  What happens when you have multiple disabilities that may qualify for…

Covid-19 has been here for 9+ months now….and winter is looming. Mental health issues related to the pandemic are especially hard for people with depression…

Processing disability claims quickly and accurately easier when  the Compassionate Allowances program identifies  fast-track cases where people have medical conditions and diseases that are most…

Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2021 is based on the increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI-W) from the third quarter of 2019 through the third…

Voting is one of our nation’s most fundamental rights and a hallmark of our democracy. Yet for too long, many people with disabilities have been…

An estimated 38 million eligible voters have disabilities. It has always been hard for them to vote, and this year has brought even more obstacles.…

Great detailed article here from the Motley Fool  about when you are eligible for disability! “Social Security provides more than just retirement benefits. Those who…