List Your Practice

Social Security & Disability

SSDI, SSI, disability appeals, and long-term disability claims

Topics

Topics in Social Security & Disability

SSDI

SSDI provides income when disability prevents you from working. The applicati...

SSI Benefits

SSI provides income for disabled individuals with limited resources. Learn ab...

Disability Appeals

Denied disability benefits? Don't give up. Many initial denials are overturne...

Long-Term Disability

Long-term disability insurance should protect you, but claims are often denie...
Resources

Legal Guides

Social Security & Disability

SSDI Application Guide: How to Apply for Social Security Disability Benefits

Social Security Disability Insurance provides monthly income for workers who become disabled before retirement age. Learn eligibility requirements, how to apply online or in-person, required medical documentation, and common mistakes that lead to application denial.

January 19, 2026
Social Security & Disability

SSDI Eligibility Requirements: Work Credits, Medical Criteria, and Qualifying Conditions

SSDI eligibility requires sufficient work credits and a medical condition expected to last 12+ months or result in death. Understand how work credits are calculated, the Blue Book listing of impairments, and how SSA evaluates whether you can perform any substantial work.

January 19, 2026
Social Security & Disability

SSI Benefits Guide: Supplemental Security Income for Disabled and Elderly

Supplemental Security Income provides monthly payments to disabled, blind, or elderly individuals with limited income and resources. Learn current SSI payment amounts, how benefits interact with other income, and differences from SSDI that affect your application strategy.

January 19, 2026
Social Security & Disability

SSI Eligibility Requirements: Income Limits, Resource Limits, and Medical Criteria

SSI has strict financial limits—generally under $2,000 in resources for individuals—plus medical disability requirements similar to SSDI. Understand which assets count toward limits, income rules that reduce benefits, and state supplements that may increase your monthly payment.

January 19, 2026
Social Security & Disability

Disability Appeal Guide: Fighting SSDI and SSI Denials Through the Appeals Process

Most disability applications are denied initially, but many denials are overturned on appeal—especially at the hearing level. Understand the four appeal stages, strict deadlines you cannot miss, and why applicants with attorneys win at significantly higher rates.

January 19, 2026
Social Security & Disability

Reconsideration After SSDI Denial: Your First Appeal and How to Strengthen Your Case

Reconsideration is the first appeal stage after initial denial, with a 60-day deadline to file. A different examiner reviews your case, and you can submit new medical evidence. Learn how to file reconsideration, what new evidence helps most, and realistic approval rates at this stage.

January 19, 2026
Social Security & Disability

Long-Term Disability Insurance Guide: Understanding LTD Policies and Claims

Long-term disability insurance replaces 50-70% of income when illness or injury prevents work. Learn how LTD policies work, the difference between employer-sponsored and individual policies, common policy exclusions, and why claims are frequently denied even for legitimate disabilities.

January 19, 2026
Social Security & Disability

Filing LTD Insurance Claims: Application Process and Documentation Requirements

LTD claims require detailed medical evidence, employment documentation, and careful attention to policy language. Insurance companies look for any reason to deny claims. Learn how to file a strong initial claim, required documentation, medical evidence standards, and avoiding common mistakes.

January 19, 2026