Archive for June 2024
Social Security Makes Major Change to the Past Relevant Work Rule
The Social Security Administration (SSA) uses a five-step process to determine eligibility for SSI and SSDI. The first step is considering whether the applicant is working and if their work is considered substantial gainful activity. If the answer is no, the evaluation moves on to step two. At this step, the applicant’s “severe” impairments are…
Read MoreCommissioner O’Malley Announces a New Way of Doing Things at the SSA
Social security representatives, including social security disability attorneys, may handle several hundred claims at one time. At the Disability Law Firm, we are committed to our clients and call on each case, every month, to check the status. Unfortunately, since the pandemic, staffing levels at the Social Security Administration (SSA) are only at about 60%…
Read More2023 Social Security Disability Statistics
Applying for social security disability in Florida can be a lengthy, complicated process. The first step is the initial application. This can be filed independently online or over the phone or you can hire a social security disability representative. Once completed, your application is reviewed to determine your eligibility for benefits. If your application is denied,…
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