Editors of Disability Secrets

The editorial team behind DisabilitySecrets.com consists of several full-time, licensed attorneys and researchers who have over 35 years of experience in disability, veterans’ affairs, and workers’ compensation law. Our attorneys have extensive knowledge stemming from real life, practical advocacy on behalf of clients with disabilities. We strive to provide accurate, up-to-date information on various developments in disability law while maintaining a grounded, plain English approach in conveying complex legal issues.

Articles By Editors of Disability Secrets

Why Is There a Two-Year Waiting Period for Medicare for the Disabled?
Two questions about the waiting period for Medicare.
Social Security Disability and Getting Married: Will I Lose Disability Benefits?
Whether marriage affects your disability benefits depends on whether you're collecting Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) benefits or SSI benefits.
Can I Go on Disability Because of Severe Endometriosis?
Social Security doesn't recognize endometriosis in its listing of impairments.
Are Children More Easily Approved for Social Security Disability?
Children often have a harder time getting approved for disability through the SSI program, at least for certain conditions.
How to Choose a Federal Disability Retirement Lawyer
You don't have much time to make the decision to hire an attorney when OPM denies your claim for federal disability retirement.
Filing for Disability in Minnesota
If you live in Minnesota and are unable to work due to illness or injury, you may be considering applying for federal Social Security disability benefits or making use of state programs for disabled residents.
Filing for Disability in Louisiana
If you live in Louisiana and can’t work for at least a year due to illness or injury, you could be eligible for Social Security disability (SSD) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits.
Filing for Social Security or SSI Disability in Michigan
If you live in Michigan and are unable to work due to illness or injury for at least a one-year period, you could be eligible for SSDI or SSI.
Filing for Disability in Washington
In Washington, the approvals rates for Social Security disability claims are a bit higher than the national average.
Filing for Disability in Illinois: Social Security and SSI
The State of Illinois adds money to the federal SSI disability payment; the amount depends on the recipient's expenses.