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Summer Is Here: Time to Slow Down, Soak It In, and Enjoy the Sunshine

June 1, 2026GeneralBilly Henrickle

There’s something about summer that instantly changes the mood. The days feel a little lighter, the evenings last a little longer, and suddenly everyone is looking for reasons to be outside. Whether it’s the smell of fresh-cut grass, the sound of kids playing in the neighborhood, or the first backyard barbecue of the season, summer…

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Can You Work While Receiving Disability Benefits?

May 15, 2026Assistance with Medical Treatment, Disability Advocate, General, Social Security Disability Benefits, Social Security Disability Hearings, SSI BenefitsBilly Henrickle

One of the most common questions people ask after applying for Social Security Disability benefits is whether they are allowed to work while receiving benefits. The answer is yes—but there are important limitations and rules that every applicant and beneficiary should understand. Many people receiving disability benefits still want to remain active, earn supplemental income,…

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Awaken and Renew: Embracing Gentle Self-Care This Spring

February 28, 2026Community Involvement, General, Services for VeteransBilly Henrickle

As the chill of winter slowly lifts and brighter mornings return, spring offers more than just a change in weather. It brings a subtle sense of renewal. After months of shorter days and heavier routines, it’s natural to feel slightly drained or out of sync. Spring is an invitation to wake up gradually, to stretch…

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Disability Claims: Signs You Could Face Denial

December 15, 2024GeneralTravis McCracken

Quick answer: Most Social Security disability claims are denied for one of three kinds of reasons: technical reasons (earning too much, not enough work credits, or too many resources for SSI), medical reasons (SSA decided your condition isn’t severe enough, won’t last 12 months, or still lets you do some kind of work), or procedural…

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Can I Get Social Security Disability for Vision Problems?

April 1, 20142014, April, GeneralTravis McCracken

Quick answer: Yes, you can get Social Security disability for vision problems. You automatically meet SSA’s definition of “statutory blindness” if your best-corrected central vision is 20/200 or worse in your better eye, or your visual field in your better eye is 20 degrees or less. Even if your vision is better than that, you…

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How Does Obesity Affect a Social Security Disability Claim?

March 19, 20142014, General, MarchTravis McCracken

Quick answer: Obesity is not a listed impairment in SSA’s Blue Book, so you can’t qualify on weight alone. But SSA does recognize obesity as a medical condition, and it must consider how obesity adds to other conditions, such as back and joint problems, heart disease, breathing problems and diabetes. When obesity makes those conditions…

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What Is a Closed Period of Disability?

March 17, 20142014, General, MarchTravis McCracken

Quick answer: A closed period of disability is a set stretch of time, with a start date and an end date, for which Social Security pays disability benefits to someone who was unable to work for at least 12 continuous months but has since recovered or returned to work. You can apply while you are…

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