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We all know the importance of a well-reasoned residual functional capacity (RFC) determination. But what happens when an ALJ makes a...

Fallon v. Dudek  (April 24, 2025) offers a critical lesson in timing, appellate strategy, and how courts treat previously decided issues...

Crump, diagnosed with severe mental health disorders including bipolar disorder and polysubstance abuse disorder, sought disability...

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

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...

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

Some Social Security cases require twice the fight, and this was one of them. My client had been struggling for years with developmental...

SSA provides specific medical criteria for different childhood disabilities. If a child’s condition meets the requirements of a listing,...

The Biswas v. Commissioner of Social Security  case was decided by the Third Circuit in 2024. It offers critical insights for...

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...

Let’s unpack this recent affirmance from the 11th Circuit on the Micaud v. Acting Commissioner case. This highlights complex issues...

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

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...

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

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...

The Supreme Court made a huge impact on administrative law last year. There was plenty of anticipation around one major Supreme Court...

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

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...

The Agency offers disability benefits to help support those whose breast cancer has made it impossible for them to continue working. To...

On August 26, 2024, the Seventh Circuit issued a decision in Keck v. O'Malley  case. This case highlights key issues in disability law,...