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A Deep Dive into Mental Disorder Evaluation in Disability Claims
Crump, diagnosed with severe mental health disorders including bipolar disorder and polysubstance abuse disorder, sought disability...


The History and Importance of Social Security
The Birth of Social Security Let’s rewind to 1935, when Social Security was created as part of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New...


A Landmark Case in Social Security Disability Law
Let’s take a trip back in time to 1971 for a pivotal case that continues to shape how Social Security disability claims are evaluated...


Common Myths About Social Security​
Many clients approach us with misconceptions about Social Security. Let's debunk some of the most common myths to provide clarity.​ Myth...


The Persistent Fight for a Child’s Disability Benefits
Some Social Security cases require twice the fight, and this was one of them. My client had been struggling for years with developmental...


Children’s Disability Listings:Do They Qualify?
SSA provides specific medical criteria for different childhood disabilities. If a child’s condition meets the requirements of a listing,...


The Third Circuit's Take on Cardiac Listings
The Biswas v. Commissioner of Social Security  case was decided by the Third Circuit in 2024. It offers critical insights for...


Understanding Heart Disease
Heart disease is not only the leading cause of death in the U.S. but also a major reason why many people are unable to work. For those...


Vocational Classifications and Residual Functional Capacity (RFC) EvaluationsÂ
Let’s unpack this recent affirmance from the 11th Circuit on the Micaud v. Acting Commissioner case. This highlights complex issues...


Behind Federal Appeals Process
Let’s dive into a topic we’re frequently asked about: the federal appeal process! A federal appeal is available to claimants who’ve...


When ALJs Get Kids’ Disability Cases Wrong
I have handled kids' disability claims, so I know how critical it is for ALJs to get it right. And even though these cases are not...


Year-End Tax Tips for Social Security Disability Beneficiaries
We are definitely not tax attorneys. But as the year wraps up it’s a good time for Social Security Disability (SSD) beneficiaries to...


Let's Analyze If This Case Should Go to District Court
We talk a lot about cases after they go to the district court, but let’s talk about how we pick a case to go  to  the district court. We...


Rewriting the Rulebook: How 2024 Shaped Administrative Law
The Supreme Court made a huge impact on administrative law last year. There was plenty of anticipation around one major Supreme Court...


A Look Back at a Tenth Circuit Veterans Case
This month we celebrate Veterans. So let's discuss a well-established case from the Tenth Circuit decided in 2018, which has significant...


Election Madness
With all the election madness, it's easy to get caught up in the headlines. But here's a reminder: the Commissioner of Social Security...


Who Qualifies for Disability Benefits Based on Breast Cancer?
The Agency offers disability benefits to help support those whose breast cancer has made it impossible for them to continue working. To...


Let’s Look at this Breast Cancer Case Remanded by the Seventh Circuit
On August 26, 2024, the Seventh Circuit issued a decision in Keck v. O'Malley  case. This case highlights key issues in disability law,...


SSA’s Updated Vocational Experts Handbook
The SSA’s updated Vocational Experts (VE) Handbook, as of June 2024, is now available for you to access. 📘 This handbook is an essential...


Remanded Case from the Seventh Circuit
We're pleased to share with you that, on July 1, 2024, the Seventh Circuit issued a remand! In Arnold v. Commissioner of Social Security...
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