RGV Disability Social Security Benefits Blog
Understanding Residual Functional Capacity (RFC) in Disability Claims
What is Residual Functional Capacity (RFC)?The Social Security Administration (SSA) is required to assess the impact of a claimant’s severe physical or mental illness or injury on their ability to wor
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SSI Eligibility for Adults vs. Children: What You Need to Know
Understanding SSI Eligibility CriteriaThe Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program, administered by the Social Security Administration, provides financial aid to individuals with limited income and
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How does the Social Security Fairness Act affect my retirement, survivor, and disability benefits?
The Social Security Fairness Act changes some rules that affect how much money people get from Social Security. These rules are called the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pensi
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Workplace Harassment Laws: What You Need to Know
The Prevalence of Workplace Harassment Workplace harassment remains a pervasive issue, with more than half of employees reporting that they have experienced or witnessed inappropriate behaviors at wo
Read More →Six reasons to get regular treatment when applying for disability benefits
People understandably feel discouraged when applying for disability benefits. A skilled lawyer can help you overcome these difficulties. Even with a capable attorney, your chances of winning your disa
Read More →What is a job’s skill level, and why does it matter?
In a Social Security disability case, the Social Security Administration (SSA) uses the five-step sequential analysis to determine if a claimant is disabled. The SSA applies the five-step sequential a
Read More →How does one prove that anxiety or panic attacks are disabling?
Anxiety disorders and panic attacks are both related, potentially disabling impairments. But while many people suffer from anxiety or panic attacks, not all of them become disabled. Merely having a di
Read More →How do you prove that depression is disabling?
Everyone feels depressed, sad, empty, or irritable sometimes. These feelings are part of the normal range of human emotions. But depressive disorders go beyond occasionally experiencing these feelings
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