When applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you may encounter the term Residual Functional Capacity (RFC). For many, understanding RFC is crucial to navigating the disability claims process successfully. RFC evaluations play a central role in determining whether someone qualifies for disability benefits by measuring their ability to perform […]
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How to Know If You Are Disabled
Most claimants filing for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) ask us the same question: “How do I know I’m disabled?” Social Security uses a five-step process to determine disability. In this blog post, we’ll review each question in the process in detail. If you do not qualify on the basis of even one of the questions listed […]
How Many Hours Can You Work If You Are on Disability?
The Federal Social Security Disability programs fall into two categories: needs-based and work-based programs. Both the SSDI and SSI programs approve or deny claims using the same definition of disability which provides guidance as to how many hours you can work while receiving disability benefits. How Many Hours Can You Work on Disability? The Federal […]
Why Are Some Social Security Disability Claims Not Successful?
The unfortunate reality of applying for Social Security Disability benefits is that the majority of claims are not initially approved. While there are many reasons your SSDI claim may be denied, this blog post covers two common reasons SSDI claims are not successful. Lack of Work Credits The Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program has strict regulations […]
Is ADHD a Disability?
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a condition that affects millions of individuals worldwide. Its symptoms—such as inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity—can impact every aspect of daily life, including work, education, and personal relationships. But does ADHD qualify as a disability? For those seeking Social Security Disability benefits, this question is critical. In this post, we’ll explore ADHD’s […]
What to Do for Income While Waiting for Disability
We won’t sugarcoat it. Applying for disability benefits through SSDI and SSI can be a process that takes anywhere from 3 months to over 2 years. The disability application and appeal processes are time-consuming and complicated. It’s important to set your expectations accordingly and to have a plan for the wait. It’s no surprise that […]
What Is Considered a Disability for Social Security?
In our practice as North Carolina Disability Laywers, we are often asked: “What is considered a disability?” Although we have answered that question before on this blog , we thought we’d revisit it since it’s asked frequently. We’ll start as we always do with Social Security’s definition of a disability: “The definition of disability under Social […]
Social Security Disability Benefits Pay Chart for 2025 Explained
As a Winston-Salem disability lawer, Attorney Brad Collins answers a lot of questions about the Social Security Disability Benefits Pay Chart. Last year, due to historic cost-of-living increases, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced the largest increase to monthly benefit payments in 40 years. This year with inflation persisting, Social Security announced the new cost-of-living […]
What is SGA and What is It’s Limit for 2025? – Collins Price
Today on the blog, we’re going to talk about something important called “SGA” or substantial gainful activity. Don’t worry if it sounds complicated; we’ll make it easy to understand. We’ll also explore whether working part-time affects your SSDI or SSI disability benefits and where to find disability lawyers in Charlotte, NC. What is SGA and […]
SSDI and VA Disability Benefits Explained
Both the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) offer disability benefits for individuals with severe medical impairments. However, the criteria for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits is different than the criteria for Veteran’s benefits. In this post, we’ll briefly review how the programs differ […]
