What Happens After You Win Your Social Security Disability Case?
- 12 Feb 2026
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
Congratulations on winning your Social Security Disability case! Whether it’s through Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), receiving an approval after what is often a long and challenging process is a major relief. Many claimants in Melbourne, FL, and across Brevard County wonder what...
Read MoreWhat Medical Evidence Do You Need to Win Your SSDI/SSI Claim?
- 09 Feb 2026
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
As a Melbourne, FL-based SSDI/SSI attorney serving Brevard County and the Space Coast, I’ve helped countless clients turn denials into approvals by focusing on the right evidence from the start. Here’s a practical checklist of the medical evidence you need, based on current SSA rules (as of 2026)....
Read MoreCan You Work While Applying for or Receiving SSDI/SSI Benefits?
- 12 Jan 2026
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
The Social Security Administration (SSA) encourages people to try working when possible through special incentives, as returning to work can improve quality of life without immediately losing all support. There are two federal programs which directly address disability benefits, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income...
Read MoreUnderstanding VA Disability Ratings and Their Relation to SSDI
- 09 Oct 2025
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
Veterans Affairs (VA) disability ratings and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) are two separate federal programs that provide financial support for disabilities, but they operate under different rules. Disability ratings assigned by the VA are directly related to severity of service-related conditions. It is done on an incremental...
Read MoreWill the Government Shut Down Affect Disability Payments?
- 01 Oct 2025
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
At midnight last night the government officially went into a shut down. A government shutdown occurs when the U.S. Congress fails to pass, or the president fails to sign, appropriations bills that fund federal agencies and programs, leading to a temporary halt in non-essential government operations. In a...
Read MoreHow Long Must a Person Be Disabled Before They Can File for Disability?
- 24 Sep 2025
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
If you suddenly become disabled and unable to earn a living, then there is no reason not to file for disability. In fact, the Social Security Administration (SSA) recommends applying immediately to avoid delays in processing and potential back payments. Of course, if your situation is one where...
Read MoreSocial Security Celebrates 90 Years of Service
- 15 Aug 2025
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
This week marked the 90th anniversary of the Social Security Administration. President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law on August 14, 1935. The administration has expanded and changed quite a bit since those early days. Commissioner Frank J. Bisignano had this to say: “For...
Read MoreHow Can a Person with a 100% Disability Rating from the V.A. get denied SSDI?
- 08 Jul 2025
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
The world of disability law can be complex and (at times) confusing. We have been practicing this kind law for many years now and have seen many hundreds of unique cases. Each and every time someone is approved or denied disability we learn from their case. Today we...
Read MoreUnderstanding Why Your Social Security Claim Was Denied: Common Reasons and Next Steps
- 16 Apr 2025
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
Around 67% of initial Social Security Disability claims are denied. So, receiving a denial notice on your first go-around is not the end of the world. Instead, it should be taken as a sign that you need to strengthen your application by understanding why your claim was denied...
Read MoreWhat is the ABLE Act?
- 22 Jan 2025
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
Ten years ago, the ABLE act was signed into law. As you may have guessed, ABLE is an acronym which stands for Achieving a Better Life Experience. The actual full and legal name of the Act is the Stephen Beck, Jr. Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act....
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