Learn what counts as a “severe impairment” in Social Security Disability claims, how severity is defined, and why proving at least one severe condition is essential.
Learn how Step 4 of the Social Security Disability process works, how SSA evaluates your past relevant work, and why your RFC and work history are so important.
Learn how a medically necessary walker can significantly increase your chances of winning Social Security Disability benefits and why SSA gives it strong weight.
Learn what a protective filing date is, how it affects back pay and benefit start dates, and why preserving it is critical in SSDI and SSI claims.
Learn how long disability claims typically take, from initial application through appeal, and what affects approval timelines for SSDI and SSI benefits.
Learn what it takes to win a Social Security Disability case in 2025, including key evidence, medical records, RFC limits, treatment needs, and hearing strategies.
What your Date Last Insured (DLI) means for Social Security Disability eligibility, how SSA calculates it, and why proving disability before your DLI is critical.
Learn what a Medical Source Statement is, how it supports your Social Security Disability case, and why doctor-completed RFC forms are crucial for getting approved.
Learn how severe back pain, spinal disorders, and nerve issues may qualify you for Social Security Disability. Understand SSA rules, evidence, and what strengthens your claim.
Learn what a Social Security Consultative Examination (CE) is, why SSA schedules them, and why attending your CE is critical for your disability claim.
