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  • The SSA’s “Blue Book” of Medical Conditions for SSDI

    The "Blue Book" explains in great detail the medical conditions and criteria that the SSA uses to help determine if a person is eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits.

  • What is Substantial Gainful Activity for SSDI Purposes?

    It's important to remember that while all Substantial Gainful Activity is work, not all work is considered Substantial Gainful Activity, and it takes more than just money into account. We explain it all in detail here.

  • The Use of Vocational Experts at Disability Hearings

    As part of the five-step disability determination process, the Social Security Administration must determine whether you can perform your past work, or adjust to different work in the national economy, given your physical and/or mental conditions.

  • Can You Perform Your Past Relevant Work?

    Step four of Social Security Administrations’s process for determining disability requires that the claimant prove that they cannot perform their “past relevant work,” and there are some important factors to understand about how the SSA makes this determination.

  • What Is a Severe Impairment?

    The heart of the matter is whether or not the applicant can "sustain" their work. In this article, we break down what that means, and provide three examples of common impairments.

  • How does Social Security Determine a Listed Impairment?

    The third step in the SSA's five-step evaluation process asks whether your condition(s) meet or equal a “Listing Impairment.”

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The Long Wait for Disability

While you wait, make sure you are treating for your conditions and keeping up with evidence that can help you win when you finally get your chance in front of the judge. If you feel frustrated, remember - you're not alone in this struggle.

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Preparing for SSDI Hearing When the Claimant Has Died

The loss of a loved one after a long disability can be a difficult time, especially if they were waiting on a disability claim. In most cases, if your loved one filed for disability benefits before their death, their claim can still continue. See how you can help keep it going.

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Drinking, Drugs & Disability: Will Substance Abuse Hurt my Case?

The issue of substance abuse can be a complicated one. Abusing drugs or alcohol will make your disability case tougher, but that does not mean you will definitely be denied. In this article we get into how and why substance abuse can bring additional difficulties to claim.

What Happens After My SSDI Hearing?

It is normal to wonder, even before your disability hearing, what to expect once you appear before the judge. While there is no way to be certain what will happen, there are a few guidelines about what to expect at the hearing and after.

What Happens if I Have a Bad Administrative Law Judge?

The internet has dozens of review sites where you can find ratings of restaurants, airlines, mechanics, doctors, and even social security disability judges. A lot of people wonder what happens if they get "bad" judge, and what they can do to prepare.

If you can’t work because of a chronic disease or long term injury, you may qualify for SSDI or SSI benefits!

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