Melissa Linebaugh

J.D. · University of Baltimore School of Law

Melissa Linebaugh graduated with honors from the University of Baltimore School of Law and is a member of the Maryland bar. She has a background in Social Security disability, as well as family law and criminal law. Ms. Linebaugh works as a general practitioner.


Articles By Melissa Linebaugh

How Moderate Mental Illness Can Help a Claim for Physical Disability Benefits
People living with chronic physical conditions frequently suffer from depression or anxiety in addition to their physical impairment.
Social Security Disability Benefits for Asperger's Syndrome
Applicants whose Asperger's syndrome is severely limiting can get disability benefits.
How Sheltered Work Affects Social Security Disability
Earnings from sheltered employment could affect your eligibility for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or your SSI benefit amount.
How Impairment-Related Work Expenses Affect Social Security Disability
Disability-related expenses can lower your income enough to qualify for Social Security disability benefits or SSI.
Getting Social Security Disability Benefits for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
When symptoms from chronic fatigue syndrome significantly affect your ability to work full-time, you may qualify for disability benefits.
Getting Disability for Stiff Person Syndrome
Stiff person syndrome qualifies for an expedited disability decision through Social Security's Compassionate Allowances program.
Using Special Needs Trusts for SSI Eligibility
Individuals with a disability can still qualify for SSI if there is an SSI trust that holds funds for their benefit.
Can You Get SSDI or SSI Disability for Gout?
You could be approved for Social Security disability benefits if your gout meets the SSA listing for inflammatory arthritis.
Getting Disability for Pneumonia or Other Lung Infections
If you have greatly reduced lung functioning that causes severe, long-term difficulties breathing, you may qualify for disability.
Filing for Disability in South Dakota
South Dakota Disability Determination Services (DDS), a state agency in Sioux Falls, decides whether you are medically eligible for Social Security disability.