The White House’s federal budget proposes to reduce federal spending for Social Security disability by 72 billion dollars over the next ten years. In addition, it proposes to cut 600 billion dollars from the Medicaid budget, in addition to the 839 billion dollars in Medicaid cuts proposed by the US House of Representatives. This would …
Social Security Disability Asthma Listings Revised Effective October 7, 2016

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has revised its listing for asthma (3.03), effective October 7, 2016. If you meet a listing, provided you do not have a job, you will be considered disabled without regard to your age, education or work history. The new listing includes criteria that are based upon displaying a forced expiration …
Social Security Administration Seizure Listings Revised Effective Sept. 29, 2016
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has revised its neurological listings, effective Sept. 29, 2016. The listing for Epilepsy has been significantly reorganized. The current listing distinguishes between convulsive epilepsy (grand mal or psychomotor) and nonconvulsive epilepsy (petit mal, psychomotor, or focal). Under the current listing, if convulsive epileptic seizures occur monthly, in spite of three …
The Biggest Mistakes You Can Make When Applying for Disability Benefits
Filing for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits requires careful attention and precision. Your chances of approval are directly tied to how well your application is presented. To help you with this complex process, our team has compiled a comprehensive guide highlighting mistakes to avoid when filing your Social Security benefits application. Continue reading to …