How Recent SSA Rule Changes Impact Your Disability Application (2024–2026)

Applying for disability benefits through the Social Security Administration (SSA) can be a long, complex, and stressful process. Between detailed medical proof, work history documentation, and [...]

Applying for Social Security Disability benefits can be a long and emotional process. Many people expect that if they have serious health problems and can’t work, their application will be [...]

A Guide for Colorado Applicants from Diane Bross Law Applying for Social Security Disability benefits—whether SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance) or SSI—can feel overwhelming. The [...]

Getting denied for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) can feel like the end of the road—but it usually isn’t. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has a four-level appeals system, [...]

Quick Summary: The SSA identified 114 DOT occupations it considers “isolated/obsolete” and limited their use to support a “not disabled” finding. The agency changed the relevant period for Past [...]

Benefit Adjustments & Earnings Caps The SSA announced a 2.8 % COLA for benefits payable in January 2026. The annual maximum taxable earnings cap (on which Social Security taxes are paid) is [...]

Guidance from Diane Bross Law – Colorado Springs, CO When you’re living with a serious medical condition, the idea of navigating the Social Security Disability system can feel overwhelming. [...]

Applying for Social Security Disability benefits can be an overwhelming process, especially if you’re unsure whether you meet the necessary qualifications. The Social Security Administration [...]

A Applying for Social Security Disability benefits—whether through Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI)—can be a long and stressful process. The [...]

There’s a lot of incorrect information circulating about Social Security Disability. This is understandable because navigating the process of filing a Social Security Disability claim can be [...]