If you have monthly earnings above the level of substantial gainful activity, it is problematic for your disability or SSI claim.
For 2023, the SGA amount is $1,470. Earnings over that monthly amount can present real challeges to receiving
If you have monthly earnings above the level of substantial gainful activity, it is problematic for your disability or SSI claim.
For 2023, the SGA amount is $1,470. Earnings over that monthly amount can present real challeges to receiving…
Once you have ruled out your ability to perform your past relevant work at Step 4 of Social Security’s sequential disability evaluation, then at Step 5 of the evaluation Social Security considers your ability to transition to other work,…
Social Security has published a proposed rule that shortens the lookback period for past relevant work (PRW) from the current 15 years to a 5 year period. The proposed rule would recognize that claimants often do not remember the details…
Today Social Security gave notice of Ruling 23-1p, “Titles II and XVI: Duration Requirement for Disability.”
The new Ruling rescinds and replaces SSR 82–52: Titles II and XVI: Duration of the Impairment.
Charles Hall made the following comment in…
NOSSCR developed a “Hearing Format Election Statement,” which is an excellent one-page, fillable form that contains all four types of hearing modalities (in-person, VTC from the hearing office, telephone, and online video) and allows for a simple way to notify…
Social security has published a proposed rule which would reduce the period for past relevant work (PRW) from 15 to 5 years. The proposal is the result of a great deal of research by Social Security, and it presents a…
One of the quirky things about disability claims at the initial and reconsideration levels is that Social Security does not send you a letter when you are awarded disability benefits. A denial letter is quickly sent if a claim is…
New evidence for Social Security claims must be submitted 5 business days ahead of the hearing. See 20 CFR 404.935(a) and HALLEX I-2-5-13. With a typical weekend, that’s 7 days ahead of the hearing. Holidays, which are of course…
Social Security published today a proposed rule change to “revise the definition of past relevant work (PRW) by reducing the relevant work period from 15 to 5 years.” Here is a link to the proposed rule.
This would be a…
I have clients who need to use a cane when walking or standing. Often the cane is for balance, but sometimes also due to weakness in the legs. Social Security has policy on the vocational impact of the need to…