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If you’re one of millions of Americans relying on Social Security Disability (SSD), you’re probably worried about how the shutdown will impact SSD benefits. A government shutdown, like the one that began on October 1, 2025, does not immediately halt SSD benefits. However, delays and reduced services for both new applicants and current beneficiaries can …
Can you claim disability benefits for chronic fatigue? This is a common question we hear from clients and claimants with CFS. The answer is “Yes,” but the process can be difficult because of the nature of the illness. There is no specific test for CFS, which makes diagnosis challenging. It is often mistaken for other …
1. Why This Topic Matters COVID-19 may have slipped from the headlines, but its lasting after-effects keep flooding the desks of claimant’s lawyers and adjudicators. A February 2025 Kaiser Family Foundation survey estimates nearly 18 million U.S. adults still report “post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection” (PASC, a/k/a Long COVID)—and a non-trivial slice are now unable …
If you’ve tried to call the Social Security Administration (SSA) and have been stuck on hold, you’re not alone. A recent Washington Post report revealed that the SSA has begun pulling staff from local field offices to help manage its overwhelmed national phone line. That means longer wait times and fewer in-person appointments — just …
Marc Whitehead & Associates | Board Certified in Social Security Disability Law Applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) can be a complex and stressful experience. But with the right preparation, you can dramatically improve your chances of success. At Marc Whitehead & Associates, we’ve helped thousands of clients across the country navigate the SSDI …
If you’ve never held a job or haven’t worked enough over the years, you may wonder if you’re still eligible for Social Security Disability benefits. It’s a common and important question—especially for individuals who have been stay-at-home parents, caregivers, students, or faced medical issues from an early age. The good news is: while traditional Social …
Having an online account with the Social Security Administration (SSA) helps you manage your disability claim, check your benefits, and get important documents. Making an account is easy and saves you time. Here’s a simple guide to help you get started. What You Need to Make an Account To create an SSA account, you must: …
On March 7th, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced that starting on March 27, 2025, it will bring back the rule of taking 100 percent of benefits to recover overpayments. If someone has received an overpayment, they are required to repay the entire amount. For the past year, people receiving Social Security benefits have not …
Individuals who are beneficiaries of a deceased person may receive monthly payments from Social Security if the deceased had worked and contributed to Social Security. Typically, there is no need to apply for Survivor benefits if you are already receiving Family benefits. Your benefit type and amount will be automatically adjusted. You might be eligible …
Every March, the U.S. Social Security Administration holds National Slam the Scam Day to help Americans recognize the changing tricks scammers use to steal money or personal information. Scammers constantly change their tactics and use new technology, but their main goal is always the same: to scare victims into quickly giving them money or sensitive …
