Social Security Disability and Psoriatic Arthritis Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis Severe psoriatic arthritis and joint pain can be quite severe and when it causes an individual to be unable to work, they can be considered for disability benefit. There is no disability listing for psoriasis but Social Security Administration (SSA) will classify any disability that … Read more
Requesting Review of an Administrative Law Judge’s Hearing Decision The Appeals Council is headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia with additional offices in Baltimore, Maryland and Crystal City, Virginia. We want to provide you with useful information about the Appeals Council and requesting review of an administrative law judge’s hearing decision. The Appeals Council review process … Read more
Requesting a Hearing Before an Administrative Law Judge You have the right to appeal any decision Social Security makes on whether you are entitled to Social Security benefits or are eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments. If they determine that you no longer meet the requirements for Social Security or SSI or find that … Read more
Social Security Disability and SSI Benefits for Autism Autism and other disorders that fall on the autism spectrum can make it difficult for children to reach specific developmental milestones and function socially. Adults with autism may be unable to work and earn a living, even with milder forms of the disorder. The Social Security Administration (SSA) recognizes conditions like autism as … Read more
THE ALJS WRITTEN OPINION After your hearing with the ALJ, you will receive a decision in the mail. The decision of approval or denial will also come with an explanation of how the decision was reached. There is a five-step evaluation process that is followed as a judge makes the decision on your case. The facts … Read more
Tips for a More Successful Disability Hearing There are many factors involved in obtaining an approval to your disability claim, some within your control and some out of your control. Here are some tips that may improve your chances of success when you attend a hearing with an Administrative Law Judge. Some people wait more … Read more
What to Expect at a Disability Hearing At your disability hearing, you will meet with an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ). The judge was not involved with the previous review of your case and will be able to look at your case under new light. You will have the opportunity to tell the judge your story. He/she … Read more
Can I Get Medicare or Medicaid While Receiving Social Security Disability Payments? After being approved for disability benefits, whether you receive Medicaid or Medicare will depend on whether you’re also getting SSI or SSDI benefits. Those who qualify for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are eligible for Medicaid, while those who receive Social Security Disability Insurance … Read more
How Much Can You Receive in Social Security Disability Benefits? If you qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSD or SSDI), your monthly payment is based on how much total money you earned before your disability started. You might be surprised to learn that your Social Security Disability Benefits amount isn’t based on how much income you make or … Read more
What Are SSDI Back Pay and SSI Back Pay? SSI and SSDI back pay payments are benefits that you receive immediately after your Social Security Disability claim is approved. They are accrued payments that you get back to the date you initially applied for coverage. Most applicants are denied at least once for SSD or … Read more