If your application for Social Security disability benefits has been denied, it probably comes as no great surprise to you. You’ve likely been told that the majority of applications are denied, and that the process can be grueling. This is true to an extent. Social Security requires hard medical data in order to award benefits to [...]

If you're facing a disability hearing, you're probably more than a little stressed. After all, you've waited for months for an ALJ to hear your case, and it's a toss-up whether or not you'll win your claim for benefits. So what can you do before, during, and after your disability hearing to increase your chances [...]

In order to qualify for Social Security disability, you must be unable to do significant work. While it doesn't mean that working part-time for a small amount of money automatically bars you from qualifying for benefits, engaging in a substantial gainful activity does guarantee that the SSA will deny your disability application. To learn more [...]

If you were denied disability, what are your chances of winning a Social Security appeal? It’s important to keep in mind that every case is different, and your odds will also vary depending on the stage of appeal. Below, we discuss some of the factors that your chances of winning depend on. To learn more [...]

If you are denied Social Security disability benefits, it may be due to one or a combination of reasons. Some are out of your control. Others are within your control and can help you avoid a denial the next time around. To learn more about how to avoid being denied Social Security disability benefits, contact [...]