by Richard Feingold | Aug 31, 2017 | Insurance, Social Security Rules & Definitions
It is important to remember to file for all Social Security disability benefits, which may include SSI disability benefits For example, when filing online, many folks forget to check off the box asking if they want to file for SSI disability benefits. This can be a...
by Richard Feingold | Jul 16, 2017 | Medical Issues, Mental Health, Social Security Rules & Definitions, Work Issues
Exertional vs. Nonexertional Limitations – What’s the difference? Your illnesses, injuries, and related symptoms can cause limitations that make it harder to function at work. These limitations can be caused by pain as well as struggles with concentration...
by Richard Feingold | Jun 26, 2017 | Medical Issues, Mental Health, Social Security Rules & Definitions
What is Depressive Disorder? Pretty much everyone experiences sadness from time to time. After all, change and rejection are natural parts of life. However, if depression prevents you from working over an extended time frame, it may be a sign of depressive disorder....
by Richard Feingold | Apr 17, 2017 | Mental Health, Social Security Rules & Definitions
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has finally issued a final rule on revised medical criteria for evaluating mental disorders for adults and children. This rule was issued on September 26, 2016 and become effective on January 17, 2017. The rule was published...
by Richard Feingold | Jan 11, 2017 | Social Security Rules & Definitions
In our last post, we delved into Social Security’s Listings of Impairments, step 3 of the 5-step adult disability sequential evaluation process. But let’s say that you cannot establish that your impairment or impairments meet or equal in severity one of...
by Richard Feingold | Jan 11, 2017 | Medical Issues, Social Security Rules & Definitions
In our last post, we discussed Social Security’s 5-step sequential evaluation process for adult disability claims. At Step 3, Social Security determines if a claimant’s impairments, either singly or in combination, meet or equal in severity one of...
