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

Can You Get Disability for Sciatica?
It's difficult to qualify for disability benefits based on sciatica unless you have other impairments as well.
How Combining Exertional and Non-Exertional Limitations Can Help You Get Disability
If you have strength-related limitations as well as non-strength-related limitations, you have a better chance of getting Social Security disability.
How Do I Appeal a CDR Cessation?
Continuing disability reviews (CDRs) rarely result in a cessation of Social Security disability benefits, but it does happen. If your benefits are terminated after a CDR, you can request that a hearing be held to reconsider the decision.
Is SSI Eligibility for a Disabled Child Based on Parents’ Income?
Social Security counts only a portion of the income of a disabled child's parents when determining SSI eligibility.
Deducting Disability-Related Expenses From Your Countable Income for SSDI or SSI
You can deduct IRWEs from your self-employment income or wages.
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.
How Difficult Is it to Pass a Social Security Continuing Disability Review (CDR)?
Social Security must abide by the CDR rules, which require you to show medical improvement and an ability to work.
Which States Tax Social Security Disability Benefits?
Some states tax Social Security and SSI disability benefits while others don't.
Social Security Disability Benefits for Asperger's Syndrome
Applicants whose Asperger's syndrome is severely limiting can get disability benefits.
Disability Benefits for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
PCOS is not often severe enough to qualify someone for Social Security disability benefits, but a combination of several medical conditions, if severe, could qualify someone for disability.
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