Diana Chaikin

Attorney · Seattle University School of Law

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How Social Security Decides if You Can Do Past or Other Work or Are Disabled
Here's how the Social Security Administration decides that you can't work and should receive disability benefits.
Correct the Details of Your Past Work to Win Your Disability Hearing
At your Social Security hearing, be prepared to testify as to the exact requirements and duties of your prior work.
Disability for Acoustic Neuroma: Benefits and Filing Information
If symptoms from your acoustic neuroma significantly interfere with your ability to work, you may qualify for SSDI or SSI.
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.