Melissa Linebaugh
J.D. · University of Baltimore School of Law
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What Is a Protective Filing Date for Social Security Disability?
Having a protective filing date that's earlier than your application date can make a difference in the amount of benefits and whether you can get disability at all.
How Sheltered Work Affects Social Security Disability
Earnings from sheltered employment could affect your eligibility for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or your SSI benefit amount.
Getting Social Security Disability for Tourette Syndrome
If Tourette’s causes severe limitations or disruptions in the ability to interact socially, follow instructions, or concentrate on tasks, disability benefits may be available.
Becoming Eligible for Social Security Benefits by Being Currently Insured
Some survivors benefits are available to the dependents of those who died without being fully insured by Social Security.
ALJ Disability Hearing Decisions Explained
Learn about the possible decisions the administrative law judge (ALJ) may make after a Social Security Disability hearing.
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.