Melissa Linebaugh

J.D. · University of Baltimore School of Law

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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.
Applying for Disability When You're Under Age 50
If you are under the age of 50 when you apply for disability, it will be much harder for you to win your claim than for an older person. However, there are some tactics you can use to increase your chances of being approved.
How the SSA Uses the Medical-Vocational Grid Rules to Determine Disability
Social Security uses a grid of medical-vocational rules to determine whether applicants over 50 should be found disabled.
Social Security vs Railroad Retirement, Disability, and Survivor Benefits
The railroad retirement program offers different and somewhat expanded benefits from Social Security.
What Disability Claims Is an Attorney Likely to Reject?
Disability attorneys and law firms only get paid if they win your case, so they may reject cases that are unlikely to win benefits.
Filing for Disability in North Carolina
When you file for Social Security disability in North Carolina, a state agency decides whether you are disabled, even though SSDI and SSI are federal programs.
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.
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