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Can a Stay-at-Home Mom Collect Social Security Disability?

Deciding to be a stay-at-home parent is a choice made for the benefit of the family's well-being and financial stability. Nonetheless, for...

Can a Felon Get Social Security Disability Benefits?

Understanding your eligibility for Social Security Disability (SSD) can be confusing, especially if you have a past conviction. Individuals with a felony...

Does an Eating Disorder Qualify for Disability Benefits?

The Weight of the World: How Are Eating Disorders Considered Disabling? Eating disorders (EDs) are complex mental health conditions that affect millions of people around the world. They're not just about food consumption or lack thereof. They’re mental health disorders...

Does Passive Income Affect Social Security Benefits?

At Ficek Law, PC, we understand that navigating the complexities of Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits can be challenging. This is especially true when it comes to understanding how different types of income affect your eligibility. Many of our clients...

How Does A Lump Sum Settlement Affect SSI & SSDI?

Understanding the Impact of Lump Sum Settlements on Social Security Disability Benefits in North Dakota Navigating the complexities of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) can be challenging, especially when unexpected financial changes occur. For many...

SCO and Residual Functional Capacity Acronyms Reference Chart

Financial and Medical Resources

Clients often ask if there are financial resources that can assist them in a time of need, especially when the social security disability process can take some time. Please consider the following lists of financial and medical providers who assist...

Montana Administrative Law Judge Approval Rates

The outcome of your social security claim partially depends on the Administrative Law Judge who presides over your hearing.  I have posted ALJ Disposition Data the time period dated September 25, 2021 to December 24, 2021. Our blog editor does...

Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA); Step 1: Are you engaged in substantial gainful activity?

Many social security claimants ask whether they can work and apply for social security disability. Claimants also ask what is substantial gainful activity or SGA? You should consult an attorney or a lawyer about this question. That said, the social...