Grid Rules
Other than senior discounts at the movies, there are few advantages to aging. But Social Security has rules which benefit disability applicants as they move through different age groups and closer to retirement age. These are commonly called “Grid Rules.” SSA’s Grid Rules are a bit of an artifact as they were created in an […]
How Long Does It Take To Get Social Security Disability
Anyone who is considering applying for Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits (DIB) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is probably already feeling a bit desperate and so the answer to this question is always “too long.” Such a person has likely been suffering from a significant and painful impairment for some time which has forced her […]
The Rules of Social Security Administration Disability Determinations
Social Security Administration is a bureaucracy. And like all bureaucracies, the decision makers at SSA must follow their internal rules. When deciding whether a person is disabled, the Agency follows a five-step analysis: 1. Is the individual working? If working in 2021 and earning more than $1310 per month (gross) Social Security will say you […]