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

When Your Home Can Be Excluded as an Asset for SSI Disability
Social Security will not usually count your home toward the asset limit for SSI purposes.
How Mental Health Issues Can Strengthen Your Disability Claim
If you have mild or moderate mental health symptoms along with moderate physical impairments, showing how they combine and reinforce each other can significantly bolster your chances of getting disability benefits.
What Do I Need From My Doctor to Qualify for Disability Benefits?
Your doctor's detailed opinion of your impairments and limitations are key in your Social Security disability claim.
Getting Social Security Benefits When You Can't Sit for Long
A “sitting disability” is any medical condition that significantly impacts a person’s ability to sit for even a short period of time.
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 Does Illiteracy or Limited Education Help You Get Disability?
Some disability applicants, especially older ones, can be more easily approved if they have limited education or reading skills.
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.
How to Handle Large Payments of Disability Back Benefits
Recipients of SSDI backpay can spend the money as they wish,
Challenging Social Security's Established Onset Date (EOD) of Disability
Depending on the circumstances, it may not make sense to appeal an established disability onset date.
Which States Tax Social Security Disability Benefits?
Some states tax Social Security and SSI disability benefits while others don't.