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Proving You Can't Do Your Past Work at a Disability Hearing

You'll have to show that you don't currently have the functional capacity to perform your past work.

Can the VA Send Me to a New Exam and Reduce My Disability Benefits?

The VA might send you to a re-examination if the agency thinks there's been an improvement in your medical condition.

Getting Disability as a Salesperson Who Can No Longer Work

If you're unable to return to your job as a salesperson due to medical issues, you may be eligible to receive Social Security disability benefits.

Can I Get Social Security Disability for a Somatoform Disorder?

With a proper psychiatric diagnosis and documentation of your symptoms and limitations, you may be able to get disability benefits for somatoform disorder.

Getting Social Security Disability Benefits for Fibromuscular Dysplasia

If you have complications from fibromuscular dysplasia, you may be eligible for disability benefits.

When the Number of Other Jobs Proposed by the VE Is Not Significant

If Social Security says you can do another job despite your limitations, the job must exist in significant numbers.

Getting Social Security Disability for Huntington's Disease

Social Security Disability benefits are available to claimants with Huntington's disease who meet certain qualifying criteria.

How to Handle ALJ Bias or Misconduct at a Disability Appeal Hearing

Here's what to do if a Social Security judge behaves improperly at your disability hearing.

Getting Social Security Disability Benefits for Neurocognitive Disorders

When a neurocognitive disorder causes reduced functioning in work-related mental areas, you may qualify for disability.

Social Security Disability Based on Spina Bifida

If symptoms from your spina bifida keep you from working, you may qualify for disability benefits.

Diana Chaikin

Attorney · Seattle University School of Law

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