Q&A: Social Security Disability Today

This remastered podcast episode is based on a Social Security Disability Today Q&A originally posted on March 16, 2017. In this episode, Tony Reeves explains what you should do if you disagree with the need for a representative payee. The key takeaway is simple: SSA decides whether a representative payee is necessary, but you can ask what information is needed to show that you are capable of m...

This remastered podcast episode comes from the original Q&A Social Security Disability Today video posted on January 7, 2014. In this episode, I break down whether a person receiving Social Security Disability or SSI benefits can serve as their own payee. I explain why Social Security may appoint a representative payee, what kinds of concerns may lead to that decision, and how a person may be...

In this remastered companion podcast episode of Q&A Social Security Disability Today, originally posted on February 27, 2013, Attorney Anthony Reeves explains what may happen when Social Security requires a disability beneficiary to have a representative payee. The discussion covers why SSA may believe a payee is necessary, what kinds of concerns may lead to that decision, and why the agency f...

This remastered episode of Q&A Social Security Disability Today was originally posted on January 14, 2013. In this episode, Attorney Anthony Reeves discusses the responsibilities of a representative payee in Social Security Disability cases. A representative payee may be appointed when Social Security determines that a beneficiary, including a child or an adult with certain limitations, should...

Originally posted on July 17, 2023, this remastered episode of Q&A Social Security Disability Today revisits a critical issue for many disability claimants: what happens after a judge denies your Social Security Disability case? Tony Reeves breaks down the difficult decision many people face after an Administrative Law Judge denial: whether to appeal the decision or start over with a new appli...

This is remastered Q&A content originally published on December 2, 2013, from Social Security Disability Today. In this episode, Tony Reeves answers a common and important question: if you are awarded SSDI because of a mental health condition, does that mean you have been legally adjudicated as mentally ill? The answer is more nuanced than a simple yes or no.  Tony explains that a Social Secur...

In this remastered audio edition of Social Security Disability Today, Tony Reeves explains how Social Security Disability back pay is calculated and why the answer is not always simple. Many claimants want to know how much money they may receive if approved, but back pay depends on key details such as the disability onset date, application date, benefit type, and whether the case involves SSI or S...

In this remastered Social Security Disability Q&A episode originally published on September 26, 2013, Tony Reeves discusses how retirement pay may affect Social Security Disability Insurance benefits. A viewer asks whether receiving a pension and service-connected VA disability benefits will interfere with filing for SSDI or reduce the amount received after approval. Tony breaks down the diffe...

In this remastered Social Security Disability Today Q&A episode, originally published on December 28, 2013, Tony Reeves revisits an important question for disability claimants and beneficiaries: Do you have the right to be your own payee? Tony breaks down what a representative payee is, why Social Security may assign one, and what factors may raise concerns about a person’s ability to manage t...

In this remastered episode of Q&A Social Security Disability Today, originally published on November 4, 2012, Attorney Anthony Reeves answers a question about Continuing Disability Reviews and bipolar disorder. The key point: Social Security is not focused only on the name of your condition. Whether the diagnosis is bipolar disorder or another medical or mental health condition, the main quest...

In this remastered episode of Q&A Social Security Disability Today, originally published on March 20, 2013, Attorney Anthony Reeves answers a question that can catch disability claimants completely off guard: Can the Appeals Council overturn a fully favorable Social Security disability decision? Tony explains how the Appeals Council operates, why it may review an Administrative Law Judge’s fav...

Originally published on January 10, 2013, this remastered episode of Q&A Social Security Disability Today addresses an important question that continues to concern many disability claimants: Is there a bias against individuals with mental health conditions in the Social Security Disability process? In this episode, Attorney Anthony Reeves explains why Social Security does not evaluate disabili...

This is a remastered version of a classic Q&A from Q&A Social Security Disability Today, originally published on June 16, 2012, featuring Attorney Anthony Reeves. One of the most common questions in the disability process is: 👉 “How long will my appeal take before I receive a decision?” In this video, I break down the real truth behind Social Security Disability appeal timelines—something...

This is a remastered edition of a classic Q&A from Q&A: Social Security Disability Today, originally published on June 1, 2012. In this episode, Attorney Anthony Reeves breaks down a common and important question: 👉 Will going back to school affect your Social Security Disability benefits? The answer isn’t as simple as yes or no—it depends on your circumstances. In this discussion, you’ll...

This is a REMASTERED episode originally released on June 17, 2023. In this discussion, we unpack two important Social Security Disability topics: • Does moving to another state affect your benefits? • Why does a judge sometimes say your testimony isn’t credible? While Social Security is a federal system, SSI cases require close attention to changes in living arrangements and financial support. Eve...

REMASTERED EPISODE (Originally released August 5, 2013)  One of the most frustrating things you can hear in a Social Security Disability case is that you’re “not credible.” But what does that actually mean—and why does it happen? In this remastered episode, I break down how judges evaluate credibility and why your daily activities, statements, and level of detail can make or break your case.  You’...

Originally published on December 27, 2013, this remastered episode of Q&A: Social Security Disability Today breaks down a question that catches many claimants off guard: Why would a judge get upset over handwritten notes on medical records? In this episode, I explain what’s really happening from the judge’s perspective—and why something that seems helpful can actually hurt your case. We discus...

In this remastered episode, we break down an important question many claimants face during a Social Security hearing: Why does the judge keep asking if you want a representative? While the Social Security process is designed to be informal, a hearing before a judge is still a legal proceeding. Judges have a responsibility to make sure you understand your right to representation—and the consequence...

This episode is a REMASTERED audio version of my original Q&A Social Security Disability Today video published on February 5, 2014, titled “Long Term Elder Care and Social Security Disability.” As we get older, many of us begin facing a reality no one truly prepares us for: having to step in and care for an aging parent or loved one. And when that moment comes, it often comes fast—forcing fami...

Once you’re approved for Social Security Disability benefits, the next question is almost always the same: “So when will I get my money?” In this remastered episode, originally recorded in 2017, I break down what really happens behind the scenes after Social Security approves your case—and why payment timelines can vary so widely from person to person. You’ll learn: Why SSA must calculate your ben...

In this remastered edition of one of my original Q&A: Social Security Disability Today episodes (originally released on July 17, 2013), I revisit one of the most common and emotional questions people face: 👉 “What should I do next if I’ve been denied by a judge?” If your Social Security Disability claim has been denied by an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ), you’re standing at a major crossroad...

Q&A: Social Security Disability Today features Attorney Anthony Reeves, Esq. explaining what really happens after your Social Security Disability hearing ends. You’ve testified before an Administrative Law Judge, the experts have spoken, and now the waiting begins. What happens behind the scenes while you wait for your decision? How long does it take — and what should you expect next? In this...

(00:00:00) How do I survive the Disability Process (Legacy Q&A Episode) (00:00:18) Intro: The challenges of waiting while your claim is being processed (00:01:23) Step 1: Understand the process will take time (00:02:27) Step 2: Notify appropriate people you’re applying (00:03:39) Step 3: Check your personal resources and assets (00:04:21) Step 4: Reach out to family and friends for help (00:05:24)...

This is a remastered audio version of a legacy Q&A session originally recorded between 2010–2017. In this episode, I discuss about what it means when you meet the medical requirements for disability but not the non medical requirements. 🎥 Watch the video version on YouTube by searching:    Taking yourself OFF benefits | Remastered Legal Q&A — Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational...

This is a remastered audio version of a legacy Q&A session originally recorded between 2010–2017. In this episode, I discuss about taking yourself OFF disability benefits. 🎥 Watch the video version on YouTube by searching:    Taking yourself OFF benefits | Remastered Legal Q&A — Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice.