2 minTrial Work Periods & SSDI Benefits Learn how disabled individuals can be entitled to a trial work period without losing benefits
3 minHow to Use an On-The-Record Request to Win Your CaseHere are a few tips for knowing which cases will benefit with an OTR and how to draft one.
3 minEnsuring Individuals are Protected Throughout the Disability ProcessRead about the Third Circuit's recent decision regarding the principle of individuals' rights
3 minHow to Prepare for a CDR or Appeals Council Quality ReviewThe SSA is increasing CDRs while the Appeals Council is picking up favorable ALJ decisions for Quality Review. Here's how to prepare to win.
3 minUnderstanding Your Role in Developing the RecordUnderstand your responsibilities, as well as the SSA’s responsibilities, when it comes to developing the record.
3 minFailure to Follow Prescribed Treatment: Arguing 'Good Cause' for an SSD CaseLearn how to argue 'good cause' using SSR Ruling 18-3p in SSD cases for claimants not following prescribed treatment
2 minAppeal an Unfavorable Decision Based on Common Errors in SSD LawWhen an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) denies the disability claim at the hearing level, as the Social Security Disability representative...
2 minPrevent the Appeals Council From Remanding Your Fully Favorable ALJ DecisionRecently, several fully favorable ALJ decisions were vacated and remanded due to incorrect listing criteria were used in the decision. Altho
2 minHow to Use the New SSR 19-4p to Win Headache CasesThe Social Security Administration (SSA) recently published a new Social Security Ruling (SSR), known as SSR 19-4p, involving headaches, w...
2 minSupporting Pain, Fatigue, and Depression in Social Security Disability ClaimsAdministrative Law Judges (ALJs) and Social Security Administration (SSA) adjudicators appreciate objective medical evidence because it m...
4 minExamining the Reconsideration Level, Part 3: Quantity at the Reconsideration Level—Temporary Hiring This is Part 3 of the series Examining the Reconsideration Level. Read Part 1: Trust at the Reconsideration Level—Challenges and Solutio...
2 minExamining the Reconsideration Level, Part 2: Quality at the Reconsideration Level—Challenges and SolThis is Part 2 of the series Examining the Reconsideration Level. Read Part 1: Trust at the Reconsideration Level—Challenges and Solution...
4 minExamining the Reconsideration Level, Part 1: Trust at the Reconsideration Level—Challenges and SolutThis is Part 1 of the series Examining the Reconsideration Level. Read Part 2: Quality at the Reconsideration Level—Challenges and Soluti...
3 minImproving the Reconsideration Appeals ProcessThe Social Security Administration (SSA) is reinstating the reconsideration level appeals process for the 10 prototype states by the end of
3 minLucia May Be Speeding Up Social Security Disability ALJ HiringThe Supreme Court's decision in LUCIA ET AL. v. SEC has had an impact on ALJ hiring processes. How will it impact the SSA?
2 minDIP Software May Save Time, Money, and Sanity by Reducing DuplicatesDIP software works to reduce duplicate files, speed up computers, and increase memory storage. Is it reliable enough to be worth the cost?
3 minThe Five-Day Rule: Has It Helped to Expedite The Adjudicative Process?Recently, the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) processing times have averaged approximately 600 days.