Melissa Linebaugh
J.D. · University of Baltimore School of Law
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How Impairment-Related Work Expenses Affect Social Security Disability
Disability-related expenses can lower your income enough to qualify for Social Security disability benefits or SSI.
Self-Employment and Trial Work Periods
When you first begin working for yourself while you're receiving Social Security disability benefits, Social Security gives you the chance to try to work without it affecting your benefits.
Expedited Reinstatement After Your Disability Benefits Were Terminated
If you stop working within five years of when your benefits stopped, you may be able to get your benefits restarted without reapplying.
Can I Do Volunteer Work and Continue to Get Disability Benefits?
Doing volunteer work can be considered substantial gainful activity, which could cause your Social Security disability benefits to terminate.
Can I Get Disability Backpay From the Date of My Prior Social Security Application?
If you applied for disability benefits more than once, you might get back pay from an earlier application.
Your Credibility and Applying for Disability: How Social Security Assesses Your Complaints
Social Security needs to see that your complaints and symptoms are supported by medical records.
Can You Work While Receiving Social Security Disability Benefits?
You can earn a small amount of income while also collecting disability, but exactly how much depends on whether you get SSDI or SSI benefits.
The Importance of Vocational Expert Testimony at a Disability Hearing
The testimony of the vocational expert at your Social Security disability hearing can make or break your case.
SSI's Pre-Effectuation Review Contact (PERC) to Confirm Eligibility
Social Security will require you to attend a PERC meeting to check your current income and assets to make sure you're still eligible for SSI.
How Can Disability Lawyers Help With Mental Health Disability Claims?
Here's why it makes sense to hire a disability lawyer familiar with mental illness for your Social Security claim.