Melissa Linebaugh
J.D. · University of Baltimore School of Law
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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.
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.
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.