Social Security issued a new ruling on August 26, 2019 regarding how headache disorders will be considered in disability claims. SSR 19-4p details how Social… Read More
New Regulations Regarding Failure to Follow Prescribed Treatment
On October 29, 2018, Social Security passed new regulations regarding a claimant’s failure to follow prescribed treatment. Social Security Ruling 18-3p went into effect on… Read More
Cooperative Disability Investigation Unit
What in the world is a cooperative disability investigation unit? Well, sometimes when a person is filing for disability, or SSA is questioning whether you… Read More
Are Social Security Benefits Exempt From Collection?
The short answer is yes – maybe. If you owe someone money and they get a judgment against you in court then they will try… Read More
Cost of Living Adjustment
January 2019 saw a 2.8% cost of living adjustment. Whether you receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, your payment… Read More
Federal Student Loan Debt
Often individuals with disabilities will have their benefits garnished for student loan debt. However, you may be eligible to have your student loan debt forgiven…. Read More
Chances of Winning
A frequent question asked by anyone filing for disability benefits is what are my chances of winning. The answer is that it depends on your… Read More
Assistive Devices
It is not uncommon to see someone with a disability using an assistive device to aide them in standing and/or walking. Assistive devises come in… Read More