I’m not working. How can I afford to pay an attorney to represent me?
First of all, your attorney cannot charge a fee unless [...]
What can I do to improve my chances of winning my Social Security disability claim?
Be completely honest with Social Security in their requests for [...]
I have a mental illness that prevents me from holding a job. Can Social Security find me disabled based on my mental illness?
Yes. Mental illness is a frequent basis for awarding Social [...]
My condition is going to keep me from working for over a year, but my doctor says that eventually I can go back to work. Am I eligible for any benefits?
Yes. As long as you have been or will be [...]
I can’t do the type of work I used to do, but I’m too old to learn a new job now. Will Social Security still deny my claim?
Social Security takes several factors into consideration, including your age, [...]
I can’t do my well-paying regular job any more. The only other jobs I can do are minimum wage jobs. Can I still be found disabled if I can’t do my old job?
No. In most claims, as long as you can do [...]
If my doctor says I am disabled, will SS approve my claim without hiring an attorney?
Not usually, unless your doctor’s records include very specific details [...]
What if the judge denies my claim?
If you believe the judge has not fairly evaluated your [...]
What will happen at the hearing?
The hearing takes place, usually in a small room, with [...]
How will I know what type of benefits I qualify for?
Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits (SSDI) is a program for [...]