Substantially Gainful Activity Explained, and Examples
Social Security Disability benefits are predicated on whether or not you can perform Substantially Gainful Activity (SGA), so it makes sense that a disability blog should define that a bit better and provide examples. Defining Substantially Gainful Activity (SGA) Social Security bases their definition of disability on your ability to work (or perform tasks like working)…
Here’s What You Should Do Now That You’ve Filed Your Social Security Disability Claim
You’ve filed for Social Security Disability (or SSI) because you’re unable to work due to an injury or illness. Great job! But now what can you do to set yourself up of the best possible chance of success? Here are four things to do for anyone who has filed a social security disability claim….
5 Reasons Social Security Denied Your Disability Claim When Your Doctor Said You Were Disabled
If you’re wondering why Social Security denied your disability when your doctor soundly believed that your ailments were disabled…you’re not alone! That may offer some relief, but now that you’ve been denied (or were denied some time ago), you need to get ready to take another look at your application for social security disability. …
How to Choose a Social Security Lawyer in Spokane
If you’re looking for a Social Security Lawyer in Spokane, WA or northern Idaho here’s a checklist of five things to consider. Are they actually located in Spokane? Are they Connected to the Community of Spokane? Do they Help You to Understand Your Social Security Claim? Are they an Expert Are they Approachable? Are they…
How to Choose a Social Security Lawyer
Do you know how to choose a Social Security Lawyer? If you’re in the process of applying for Social Security Disability, or if you’ve already applied and are looking to get a bit more help for an appeal – then the following criteria can help you select the best Social Security lawyer for your case….
7 Important Questions about PTSD and Social Security Disability Claims
You bet it does! Though it comes down to the severity and how PTSD presents on a daily basis. We’ve covered the chances of you getting a successful claim through the initial filing process before, and I suspect that some of the reason this question gets asked is that it seems mental health challenges are often…
When is it Too Late to Hire a Disability Attorney?
Are you the type of person that likes to figure out how everything works? The type of person that seeks to try to first figure things out on your own? If so, you are not alone. A lot of (future) clients tend to work through the disability process on their own.. at first. You will…
Social Security Myth #4
DISABILITY CLAIMS ARE SOARING! If you were to turn on the nightly news you might come away with the impression that disability claims have soared in recent years. Perhaps everyone is onto the secret? Social Security Disability is a way to get compensation from the Federal Government for being unable to work because of…
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