In order to be found disabled under Social Security's rules, one must meet a specific criteria. What happens over and over again, is that a person may believe he or she is disabled, but will be denied because he or she does not fit within the "rules."

Let's start with t...

Let's discuss all the bad things about filing for Social Security disability:

1. It could potentially take a very long time.

This is especially true for anyone under the age of 50, or those who have semi-skilled to skilled work in their past.

Let's start with those under...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has developed definitions for not only just about every job within our national economy, but has also devised a way in which to determine at what physical exertion level each job will require. Every job is determined to be eithe...

It's true.

Don't let anyone else tell you different.

The judge presiding over your Social Security disability hearing had already made up her mind before you ever got there.

95% off all disability hearings can pretty much be determined before the hearing ever begins. And...

We attempt to answer questions and address issues that arise during the course of representing disability claimants before the Social Security Administration.

One of the issues that seems to be "popping" up lately is the complaint concerning hearing wait times.

The numbe...

First, your doctor cannot declare you disabled. Further, any conclusory statement by your physician without proper medical evidence to substantiate such a claim will be ignore by the Social Security Administration. If you wish to have your doctor participate in your So...

For the majority of you filing for Social Security disability, you may find that you have been denied and have had to continue your appeals. Now, you've reached the point where you must go before an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) to discuss your case.

This will be your...

Under the age of 50, and feel like you need to file for Social Security disability?

You better be in it for the long haul (usually). If you are under the age of 50, it is much more difficult to be approved for Social Security disability benefits.

Why is this? 

First, Soci...

If you have epilepsy and you've attempted to receive Social Security disability, you may know by now it's really hard to receive benefits.

In fact, unless you're meeting Social Security Medical Listing 11.02 for your epilepsy, it's likely you've been denied numerous tim...

If you're using illegal drugs (or misusing prescription drugs) and/or excessively drinking alcohol, to the point where your physician is documenting it in your medical records....you got a problem.

Perhaps even more than just a personal problem in which you need some pr...