Social Security Disability

The Social Security Administration has expanded its Compassionate Allowances (CAL) program by adding 13 new serious medical conditions as of August 11, 2025. This expansion brings the total CAL conditions to 300, offering faster access to Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for individuals facing the…

Social Security Administration benefits will see a 2.5% increase in 2025. This cost-of-living adjustment will affect (1) retirees, (2) people receiving Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, and (3) recipients of Supplemental Security Income (SSI). The increase rate is lower than in previous years—3.2% in 2024, 8.7% in 2023, and 5.9%…

The Social Security Administration has issued a notice to recipients of Social Security Disability, Supplemental Security Income, and Retirement benefits to be aware of potential scams. There has been an increase in fraudulent activities targeting individuals through text messages, emails, phone calls, and social media. Understanding Social Security Scams The…

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced some big changes aimed at simplifying the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) online application process. SSI provides monthly payments to people with disabilities and older adults who have limited income or resources, but the current application can be tricky to navigate. Many applicants find…

The Social Security Administration has updated its requirements and now only asks for five years of work history instead of 15 when applying for Social Security Disability (SSD) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. Starting June 22, 2024, any job lasting fewer than 30 days will also be excluded. This…

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has updated the criteria for evidence admissible in hearings for Disability and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) claims. This welcome and much-needed revision will allow more applicants to qualify for disability benefits, particularly at the fifth step of the evaluation process. The SSA Disability Evaluation Process…

The application process for Social Security Disability benefits and Supplemental Security Income is incredibly long—taking approximately two years until you actually receive benefits. We are often asked if there is anything we can do to expedite the process. Other than responding promptly to any requests for information and attending physical…

According to a Washington Post Report, Federal Judges Have Found Fault With 60 Percent of the Social Security Disability Appeals They Review The process of applying for Social Security Disability benefits and Supplemental Security Income is a very long one and can take two years from the time you apply until you…

Our office handles numerous Social Security Disability and SSI benefits claims. We always were aware that the majority of clients seeking benefits had neck, back and joint problems that caused their disabilities. Now we know for sure. According to the Social Security Administration, the five leading diagnostic groups (the categories…