Posts by Robert Alston

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Social Security Administration (SSA) shut down many of their field offices. These closures in March of 2020 made it difficult for beneficiaries to report changes in their finances that would impact their benefits. In September of 2020, the offices remained closed to the public, but the agency began processing the…

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…

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%…

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,…