If you’re over 50 and wondering whether Social Security Disability is even worth pursuing, the honest answer is yes, your chances are meaningfully better than they are for younger applicants. The Social Security Administration actually has rules built into its evaluation process that recognize something important: the older you are, the harder it is to …
What increases your chances of being approved for disability? Approvals generally come down to three things: solid medical documentation that clearly reflects your limitations, an application built on that foundation, and in many cases, your age working in your favor. The Social Security Administration denies the majority of initial applications, and most of those denials …
The questions asked at a disability hearing typically focus on how a medical condition and symptoms disrupt a claimant’s life and full-time work. An administrative law judge (ALJ) will ask for information about a claimant’s medical condition, symptoms, work history, and the effects of their disability on their daily life and work capacity. Understanding what …
It sometimes takes three to six months after a disability exam for a decision to be made on a Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits claim. However, the length of time for the Social Security Administration (SSA) to decide on your claim after your consultative examination (CE) varies depending on many factors, including how long it …
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