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 criminal, disability, and family law. Ms. Linebaugh works as a general practitioner.
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Applicants whose Asperger's syndrome is severely limiting can get disability benefits.
Although not required, having a Social Security Disability appeal lawyer will greatly improve your chances of winning your disability claim.
When you apply for disability after age 60 but before full retirement age, Social Security applies special age-specific rules when it evaluates your disability.
Disability applicants over the age of 55 have an easier time getting Social Security benefits thanks to the grid rules.
Social Security must abide by the CDR rules, which require you to show medical improvement and an ability to work.
If an adult or child's Tourette’s causes severe limitations or disruptions in the ability to interact socially, follow instructions, or concentrate on tasks, disability benefits may be available.
Learn about the possible decisions the administrative law judge (ALJ) may make after a Social Security Disability hearing.
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.
Because Dupuytren’s contracture doesn’t affect a person’s strength, the SSA will probably conclude that you still have the ability to do a sedentary job, but there are techniques you can use to help win your claim.
If you applied for disability benefits more than once, you might get back pay from an earlier application.