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 significant (and welcome) change to the disability evaluation process. It 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, or drop foot. Social Security has policy on the vocational impact of the need to use a cane or other handheld assistive devices (such as a walker).…
I attended a seminar session last year in Austin, Texas on the topic of helping those applying for Social Security disability benefits with their initial applications. The lawyer making the presentation said that, like a rancher, a lawyer should “make money on the herd, not on the cattle.” Translation: Don’t look at the potential…
An adult disabled before age 22 may be eligible for child’s benefits if a parent is deceased, or receives Social Security retirement or disability benefits. The SSA considers this a “child’s” benefit because it is paid on a parent’s Social Security earnings record. Here is the disability page on the SSA website (scroll down to…
