Disability Law Blog

Expert insights on Social Security Disability claims, tips, and news.

SSD Listings

Getting Social Security Disability for Vision Impairments and Blindness

A plain-language walkthrough of SSA Listings 2.02, 2.03, and 2.04, the medical criteria SSA uses to approve disability claims for vision loss. Includes how to read your eye exam, Humphrey field test, and kinetic perimetry results to see if you meet a listing.

Brad Thomas·December 16, 2024·10 min read

How Often Should You Update The SSA On Your Medical Information

Sending the SSA constant medical updates feels like it should help your case, but it usually does the opposite. Here's why holding most updates until your next appeal can actually move your claim forward faster, and the specific situations where you should pick up the phone right away.

Brad Thomas·April 21, 2023·5 min read
Disability Claim Tips

Understanding Disability Hearings: In-Person, Video Conference, and Teleconference

At Brad Thomas Disability, we understand that disability hearings can be intimidating. That's why we're here to guide you through the process and provid...

Brad Thomas·April 18, 2023·5 min read
Dallas

Can You Work While Applying For Social Security Disability Benefits?

Brad Thomas·April 3, 2023·4 min read
Dallas

Should you apply for Social Security Disability?

Brad Thomas·March 15, 2023·5 min read
Dallas

SSA Listing 13.14 Cancer of the Lungs

Brad Thomas·March 11, 2023·3 min read
Dallas

SSA - 3369 Work History Report Walkthrough

Brad Thomas·March 8, 2023·11 min read
Dallas

SSI vs SSDI: Key Differences in 2026 | Plano TX Disability Attorney

What's the difference between SSI and SSDI in 2026? Updated benefit amounts, eligibility rules, and how a Plano, Texas disability attorney can help you ...

Brad Thomas·March 1, 2023·3 min read
Dallas

Medical Source Statement Walkthrough For Social Security Disability

Brad Thomas·February 28, 2023·4 min read
Disability Claim Tips

How to Increase Your Odds of Winning a Social Security Disability Case

A favorable Residual Functional Capacity form from your doctor is the single strongest piece of evidence you can have in your Social Security Disability file. Here is a walkthrough of both the mental and physical RFC forms and what answers matter most.

Brad Thomas·February 22, 2023·9 min read
Dallas

Why Your Disability Case is Taking so Long?

Dallas Texas Social Security Disability

Brad Thomas·November 27, 2022·2 min read
Dallas

How Do You Know If It's Time To Apply For Disability?

Dallas Texas Social Security Disability

Brad Thomas·November 27, 2022·2 min read
Disability Claim Tips

What Makes a Social Security Disability Case Strong?

Three things separate strong Social Security Disability cases from weak ones: being over 50, getting consistent medical treatment, and having a solid work history before you apply.

Brad Thomas·November 27, 2022·2 min read
Dallas

What are the 3 Strongest Types of Medical Conditions for Social Security Disability?

Dallas Texas Social Security Disability

Brad Thomas·November 27, 2022·2 min read
Dallas

Should A Witness Testify At Your Disability Hearing?

dallas texas social security disability

Brad Thomas·November 27, 2022·2 min read
Disability Claim Tips

Three Signs Your Disability Case May Have Been Granted at Your Hearing

Not every disability hearing ends with a clear answer, but there are three strong signals that suggest the judge may be leaning toward granting your case. Here is what to watch for.

Brad Thomas·November 7, 2022·2 min read