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Administrative Law Judges do not simply review your medical file — they evaluate...

Administrative Law Judges do not simply review your medical file — they evaluate your credibility, consistency, and functional...

Depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and trauma-related disorders are real, life-altering, and disabling. Yet mental health SSDI claims...

In everyday speech, that sounds harmless. In a courtroom, it sounds like functional capacity. Without careful preparation, ordinary...

The SSA relies heavily on evidence of daily functioning to determine whether you can sustain full-time work. This...

Workers under age 50 face the toughest approval standards in the Social Security Disability system.

Fluctuating illnesses like fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, multiple sclerosis, and lupus pose a unique challenge in disability claims....

Most disability applicants prepare to talk about medical history — but very few know a vocational expert (VE)...

Pain is real. Pain is disabling. Pain changes lives. But in Social Security Disability cases, pain alone does...

The process can be lengthy and complex. Set realistic expectations, document timelines, and maintain organized records to expedite...

Navigating spousal benefits under SSDI can feel complex. Unlike Social Security retirement, SSDI does not routinely provide a...

The IRS uses MAGI to decide if a portion of your SSDI benefits is taxable. If MAGI plus...