Social Security (SSA) law defines disability as “the inability to engage in any substantial gainful activity (SGA) by reason of any medically determinable physical or mental impairment(s) which can be expected to result in death or which has lasted or can be expected...
Month: September 2015
That Buzz Is Not Worth It. Don’t Show Up for Work Wasted or Baked.
Booze and drugs might seem like a good time, but they can lead to a real downer if you mix these substances with your work life. If you are considered “under the influence” of drugs or alcohol when—as a result of consuming any amount of alcohol or drugs—your mental or...
Is 50 the New 30? Or Are You Closely Approaching Advanced Age?
That may sound harsh, but it does mean that special rules apply if you’re filing for Social Security disability. When you apply for disability, if the Social Security Administration (SSA) decides that your condition doesn’t meet a disability listing and you can’t do...
How Hard Should Your Attorney Work for You?
It’s a big shock to most people that there is no guarantee of competence when you hire a lawyer. Sure, all lawyers have passed a bar exam. But to be honest, one test given at the very beginning of a lawyer’s career isn’t all that significant. And if you complain to a...