The Social Security Administration (SSA) is embracing artificial intelligence (AI) to modernize its decision-making processes, aiming to tackle backlogs and improve efficiency in handling Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) claims. As of 2025, these efforts are gaining momentum, raising both opportunities and concerns for claimants in Maryland, Washin...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has recently reverted to a stringent policy that could significantly impact claimants: as of early 2025, the agency is once again withholding 100% of monthly Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits to recover overpayments. For individuals in Maryland, Washington DC, New York, New Jersey, Baltimore, Philade...

A recent report from the Administrative Conference of the United States (ACUS) has shed light on the Equal Access to Justice Act (EAJA) fees paid by the Social Security Administration (SSA), revealing critical insights into the disability claims process. For claimants in Maryland, Washington DC, New York, New Jersey, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx, Staten Island, Manhattan, Newar...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is taking bold steps to open up its operations to the public in 2025, rolling out new transparency initiatives that include YouTube videos of executive meetings. For claimants seeking Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits in Maryland, Washington DC, New York, New Jersey, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Queens, B...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently made a significant update that could affect claimants seeking Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. On January 17, 2025, the SSA announced an extension of the "close proximity of time" rule for musculoskeletal disorder listings, pushing its flexibility through May 11, 2029. At London ...