Waiting for SSDI benefits can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re struggling with medical issues and financial stress. This guide breaks down how long the SSDI process typically takes, what causes delays, and how the right legal support like The Good Law Group can help you receive benefits faster and avoid common roadblocks.
If you’ve applied for Supplemental Security Income (SSI), your first interview is an important step in the process. This guide explains what to expect, what questions you’ll be asked, what documents you need, and how to prepare so you can feel confident and ready.
If the Social Security Administration (SSA) reviews your disability case through a Continuing Disability Review (CDR), it could impact your benefits. Learn what to do, how to respond, and how The Good Law Group can help protect your SSD benefits and guide you through the appeal process.
Do you suffer from chronic migraines? Migraines can cause major issues in your everyday life, but they can be difficult to prove with imaging technology. That’s why today, we’re going over everything you need to bring to Social Security to make sure you receive the disability benefits you’re entitled to. In general, judges are looking for consistency and continued evidence of harm. To learn more, check out this video.
What happens if a vocational expert says you can still work, even when you can’t? That testimony can carry significant weight in an SSDI hearing and might hurt your chances of approval. Today, I’ll break down how vocational experts affect your SSDI hearing cases and why their role deserves your full attention. I’ll cover how your job history is classified, what residual functional capacity means, and how outdated job definitions can be challenged. Learn more in this video.
What should you do when your SSDI claim is denied? It’s frustrating, especially after waiting so long, but denial doesn’t mean your case is over. Today, I’ll walk you through the steps you can take when you're denied SSDI benefits. You’ll see how reconsideration, hearings, and written arguments at higher levels all play a role in keeping your claim on track. Check out this video to get a better understanding of the full appeal process and what to expect along the way.
What does your SSDI onset date really mean for your case? Some disability applicants miss out on months of back pay simply because they don’t understand how this date is chosen. We explain what the onset date means for your SSDI case and how judges determine it based on your work history, condition, and age. You'll learn how timing, rules, and evidence come together to shape the outcome of your claim. Check out the video to hear the rest.
Are you struggling to get your SSDI claim approved for fibromyalgia? The Social Security Administration requires more than just a diagnosis to approve your case. In this video, I explain how SSA evaluates fibromyalgia and the exact documentation they expect to see. You’ll learn what criteria your records must meet and why some claims are denied despite valid symptoms. If you want to learn how to prepare a stronger, more credible case, just check out this video.
Are small mistakes on your SSDI forms putting your disability claim at risk? Most applicants unknowingly provide inaccurate details about their ability to lift, stand, or perform daily tasks, which can lead to delays or denials. Today, I’ll walk you through two forms most often filled out incorrectly: the Work History Report and the Function Report, and how to get them right. For example, if you list “doing laundry” but get help, it must be reported that way, or Social Security may assume you do it alone. Check out this video to avoid common SSDI form mistakes.
How much SSDI or SSI back pay are you eligible to receive? That’s a question we get all the time, especially from people who have been out of work for a while and aren’t sure how the system works. In this video, I'll explain how the five-month SSDI waiting period applies, how SSI works differently, and what limits your back pay amount. You’ll also learn why working history, inflation, and application dates all matter when calculating what you’re owed. If you need help understanding your back pay, this video will guide you.
