SSD FAQ

The 5-step sequential evaluation process: 1. Is claimant earning less than substantial gainful activity 2. Is there a severe impairment 3. Does the claimant meet a listing 4. Can the claimant [...]

No, the SSA will only find that you either are, or are not, disabled.  The SSA will not issue a percentage of disability. The SSA may, however, issue a partially favorable decision, meaning that [...]

It is possible to request disability for a closed period of time if your disability lasted for a full year. A closed period means that there is both a start date and a set end date to benefit [...]

You owe nothing unless you win your social security disability claim. Generally, if you win your SSI or SSDI claim, the fee is 25 percent of your backpay up to the government imposed maximum, [...]

For SSDI, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will pay benefits to the later of two dates: one year before your filing date or five months after your onset date. For SSI, SSA will pay [...]

It depends. Initially, an application is reviewed by Colorado’s Disability Determination Services. The next stage is an appeal called a request for reconsideration. If you win at either of [...]

No, as long as your disability is expected to last for at least 12 months, you can file your claim for Social Security disability (SSD) benefits right away.

SGA is the most a person can earn and still receive Social Security disability benefits. The SGA amount changes every year. In 2023, SGA is $1470/mo for a person who isn’t blind. There are [...]

In general, there is no past work requirement in order to obtain SSI benefits. Also, a person receiving SSI benefits may be entitled to Medicaid whereas a person receiving SSDI benefits may be [...]

Under the Social Security Act, “disability” means “inability to engage in any substantial gainful activity by reason of any medically determinable physical or mental impairment [...]