The Life of Your Social Security Claim

Often, people will call me about the disability application process, ask what Social Security requires, and how long the process takes. They are shocked at the number of steps involved in the Social Security Administration’s process. However, Mission Possible’s...

Appealing a Favorable Decision

This blog post is designed to highlight the times in which it is possible to appeal a favorable decision and the risks associated with such an appeal. It is not uncommon for a judge to change an onset date or refuse to open a prior case when issuing an approval...

Subsidy & Special Conditions

What is Subsidy & Special Conditions for Working SSDI Beneficiaries? Social Security (SSA) provides a number of work incentives in the Ticket to Work program for beneficiaries to test their ability to work. Social Security personnel use four important tools to...

Exertional Levels

When looking at your ability to work Social Security evaluates exertional levels. Exertional Level (Level of Exertion) is a work classification defining the functional requirements of work, in terms of the primary strength that activities require. The exertional...

Overpayments in the News

There is so much you struggle with when it comes to getting approved for disability benefits. The system doesn’t make it easy to access money when it’s needed and living on what they give you can be challenging as well. To top it off, sometimes they even...