Monthly Archives: February 2026
Mobility Impairments and Social Security Disability Claims
A serious mobility impairment is the most common disability in America, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Cognitive impairment is a rather distant second. Independent living issues (the inability to run errands and pay bills), hearing impairment, and vision impairment round out the “top five.” Social Security Disability benefits are often available in… Read More »
How Much Can You Earn While on Social Security Disability?
The short answer is that, while on Social Security Disability, most people can earn up to $1,620 per month, as of January 1, 2026. The monthly maximum increases to $2,700 per month for legally blind SSDI recipients. Of course, the long answer to this question is much more complex. We’ll explore the long answer… Read More »
The Over-50 Presumption is Here to Stay, For Now
This presumption was in the news a lot in the fall of 2025. After initially announcing plans to follow up on his first term’s agenda and end this presumption, U.S. President Donald Trump quickly reversed course. As outlined below, this presumption essentially states that disabled workers over 50 have low RFC (residual functional capacity)… Read More »
Watch Out for These Workers’ Compensation Loopholes
Workers’ compensation is no-fault insurance that replaces lost wages and pays medical bills in the event of a work-related illness or injury. However, no-fault does not mean “no problem.” In fact, in many cases, the opposite is true. Even though workers’ compensation and other insurance companies earn over $1 trillion a year, these companies… Read More »
