Articles
Articles
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Getting Disability by Arguing You Can't Even Do Sedentary Work
If you have physical or mental limitations that prevent you from doing even sit-down work, you should be approved for disability benefits.
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What Does It Mean to Equal Social Security Disability Listing?
When you have a medical condition that doesn't quite meet the criteria in one of Social Security's disability listings, Social Security might agree that your condition is medically equivalent to a disability listing.
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Getting Disability Benefits With an RFC for Reduced Productivity
If you're unable to maintain focus to perform even the easiest jobs full-time, you should qualify for Social Security disability.
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The "Worn-Out Worker" Rule in Social Security Disability Claims
The worn-out worker rule makes it easier for those who've done many years of hard labor to get disability benefits.
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Functional Equivalence for Children's Disability Applications
If your child has very significant difficulties in important areas of functioning, they could qualify for SSI disability benefits.
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Can I Get Disability Under the Social Security Grid Rules if I'm Nearing the Next Age Group?
Social Security disability applicants who are 49, 54, or 59 and have certain limitations, lack of education, or lack of job history may be able to get bumped up into the next age group and more easily get disability benefits.
Resources
Resources
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Nolo's Guide to Social Security Disability
Written by a former SSA medical consultant, Nolo's Guide to Social Security Disability is the essential book for learning about the disability process, and can be helpful whether you hire or lawyer or not.
