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💊 CAN THE SIDE EFFECTS OF YOUR MEDICATIONS AFFECT YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY CLAIM?When applying for Social Securit...
10/21/2026

💊 CAN THE SIDE EFFECTS OF YOUR MEDICATIONS AFFECT YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY CLAIM?

When applying for Social Security disability benefits, many people focus on their medical diagnoses and symptoms. But did you know that the side effects of your prescribed medications may also be important?

Social Security considers how your medical conditions, symptoms, and treatment affect your ability to function and perform work-related activities.

Some medication side effects may include:

🔹 Drowsiness or fatigue — Difficulty staying awake or maintaining energy throughout the day.

🔹 Dizziness or balance problems — Difficulty standing, walking, or performing certain physical activities safely.

🔹 Difficulty concentrating — Problems with memory, focus, or completing tasks.

🔹 Nausea or digestive problems — Symptoms that may interfere with maintaining a regular work schedule.

🔹 Frequent need for rest — Side effects that may make it difficult to sustain activity throughout a normal workday.

📌 IMPORTANT: Simply taking medication does not establish disability. What matters is how your medical conditions and any medication side effects affect your ability to perform work-related activities.

Make sure your medical providers are aware of any significant side effects you experience. Having these issues documented in your medical records can be important when Social Security evaluates your claim.

Have questions about your Social Security disability claim? Contact Myatt and Associates today!

🚨 YOUR DOCTOR SAYS YOU CAN'T WORK. DOES THAT MEAN SOCIAL SECURITY WILL APPROVE YOUR DISABILITY CLAIM?Not necessarily!One...
10/19/2026

🚨 YOUR DOCTOR SAYS YOU CAN'T WORK. DOES THAT MEAN SOCIAL SECURITY WILL APPROVE YOUR DISABILITY CLAIM?

Not necessarily!

One of the biggest misconceptions about Social Security disability is that a doctor's statement saying you are unable to work automatically qualifies you for benefits.

While your doctor's medical opinions are important, Social Security makes its own determination about whether you meet its definition of disability.

Here's what you should know:

🔹 Your diagnosis alone is not enough. Social Security looks at how your medical conditions affect your ability to perform work-related activities.

🔹 Your doctor's opinion matters. However, a statement simply saying you are "disabled" or "unable to work" does not automatically establish disability under Social Security's rules.

🔹 Your functional limitations are important. Social Security considers how your conditions affect your ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, concentrate, and perform other work-related activities.

🔹 Your medical records must support your limitations. Treatment notes, examination findings, test results, and other medical evidence can help establish the severity of your condition.

🔹 Social Security considers your ability to work. Depending on your circumstances, SSA may consider whether you can perform your past work or adjust to other work.

📌 REMEMBER: It's not just about having a medical condition. It's about how that condition limits your ability to work under Social Security's rules.

Having a doctor who supports your disability claim is important, but having medical evidence that documents your limitations can be just as important.

Have questions about your Social Security disability claim? Contact Myatt and Associates today!

🎉 STARTING THE WEEK WITH GREAT NEWS — ANOTHER DISABILITY APPROVAL! 🎉There is no better way to start the week than receiv...
10/12/2026

🎉 STARTING THE WEEK WITH GREAT NEWS — ANOTHER DISABILITY APPROVAL! 🎉

There is no better way to start the week than receiving an approval for a client we have been representing for the past FIVE YEARS!

This case has been a long journey. After five years of working on her claim and going through TWO disability hearings, we are thrilled to finally have a favorable decision!

Some claims require years of hard work, patience, persistence, and dedication, but at Myatt and Associates, we remain committed to fighting for our clients, no matter how long the journey takes.

🩺 END-STAGE RENAL DISEASE: YOU MAY QUALIFY FOR MEDICARE REGARDLESS OF YOUR AGEDid you know that you do not have to be 65...
10/07/2026

🩺 END-STAGE RENAL DISEASE: YOU MAY QUALIFY FOR MEDICARE REGARDLESS OF YOUR AGE

Did you know that you do not have to be 65 years old to qualify for Medicare?

People with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) may be eligible for Medicare at any age if they meet certain requirements.

ESRD generally means permanent kidney failure requiring regular dialysis or a kidney transplant.

Here are a few important things to know:

🔹 There is no minimum age requirement for Medicare based on ESRD.

🔹 Eligibility may be based on your own work history or, in certain circumstances, the work record of a spouse or parent.

🔹 If you are receiving dialysis, when your Medicare coverage begins can depend on when dialysis started and where/how treatment is being received.

🔹 Special rules also apply to people who receive a kidney transplant.

🔹 Medicare eligibility due to ESRD is separate from whether you qualify for Social Security disability benefits.

📌 This is important: You may be eligible for Medicare because of ESRD even if you are under age 65 and have not been receiving SSDI for the usual 24-month Medicare waiting period.

If you or a family member has been diagnosed with End-Stage Renal Disease and requires dialysis or a kidney transplant, it is important to understand the Medicare benefits that may be available.

Have questions about Social Security disability or Medicare eligibility? Contact us today!

CAN YOU RECEIVE SSI PAYMENTS WHILE SOCIAL SECURITY IS STILL DECIDING YOUR CLAIM?In certain situations, yes.Social Securi...
10/06/2026

CAN YOU RECEIVE SSI PAYMENTS WHILE SOCIAL SECURITY IS STILL DECIDING YOUR CLAIM?

In certain situations, yes.

Social Security has a provision called Presumptive Disability (PD) or Presumptive Blindness (PB) that can allow some SSI applicants to receive payments while they are waiting for a final disability decision.

Here’s what you should know:

🔹 These payments are available for SSI disability or blindness claims.

🔹 They may be available when the evidence shows a high likelihood that the person will ultimately be found disabled or blind.

🔹 The person must also meet the other non-medical requirements for SSI.

🔹 Payments can be made for up to six months while the formal disability determination is being made.

🔹 If Social Security later determines that the person is not disabled or blind, the presumptive payments generally are not considered an overpayment simply because the medical claim was denied.

These payments can provide important financial help while someone with a severe medical condition is waiting for the disability determination process to be completed.

📌 Not everyone with a serious medical condition will qualify for presumptive payments. Social Security looks at the available evidence and specific requirements when making this determination.

If you are applying for SSI and have a severe medical condition, it may be important to understand whether presumptive disability payments could apply to your situation.

Have questions about the SSI disability process? Contact us today!

COULD YOUR DISABLED ADULT CHILD QUALIFY FOR SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS?Many parents don’t realize that an adult child with...
10/02/2026

COULD YOUR DISABLED ADULT CHILD QUALIFY FOR SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS?

Many parents don’t realize that an adult child with a disability may be eligible for Social Security benefits based on a parent’s work record.

These benefits are commonly called Disabled Adult Child (DAC) benefits.

Here are some important things to know:

🔹 The disability must have begun before age 22.

🔹 The adult child generally must be unmarried and meet Social Security’s definition of disability.

🔹 The parent must be receiving Social Security retirement or disability benefits, or the parent must have died after having enough work history for Social Security benefits.

🔹 The adult child does not need to have worked to qualify for benefits on the parent’s record.

🔹 Benefits may continue as long as the person continues to meet the requirements. Marriage can affect eligibility in some circumstances.

This can be an important source of income for families caring for an adult child who has been disabled since childhood.

📌 If your adult child has a disability that began before age 22, don’t assume they cannot qualify for Social Security simply because they have little or no work history.

Understanding the parent’s Social Security record and the history of the disability can be very important.

Have questions about Social Security disability benefits for an adult child? Contact us today!

HAD A PRIOR SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY CLAIM DENIED? THE EARLEY RULING MAY MATTER.If Social Security denied your disabil...
09/28/2026

HAD A PRIOR SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY CLAIM DENIED? THE EARLEY RULING MAY MATTER.

If Social Security denied your disability claim in the past, you may wonder whether you can apply again.

In the Sixth Circuit, which includes Kentucky, the Earley ruling addresses how Social Security must consider a new disability claim when there has already been a decision on an earlier claim.

Here’s what you should know:

🔹 A prior denial does not automatically prevent you from filing a new claim. A new application may address a different period of time.

🔹 Social Security must consider the earlier decision. The prior findings and evidence may be relevant when evaluating the new claim.

🔹 A new claim is not an automatic approval. You must still meet Social Security’s disability requirements for the period being considered.

🔹 The dates and history of your claims matter. Whether a new application can be considered depends on the circumstances, including the period involved and the prior decision.

The Earley ruling recognizes that a person’s medical condition and ability to work can change over time. A decision about an earlier period does not necessarily settle whether that person became disabled during a later period.

If you have been denied before, don’t assume you have no options. Understanding the prior decision and the timing of a new claim is important.

Have questions about a prior Social Security disability denial? Contact us today!

09/25/2026

🚨 DON’T HAVE ENOUGH WORK CREDITS FOR SSDI?

One of the most common questions we hear is:

“What if I’m disabled but I haven’t worked long enough to qualify for SSDI?”

SSDI is based on your work history and the Social Security taxes you have paid through covered employment or self-employment.

To qualify for SSDI, you generally must have worked long enough and recently enough under Social Security’s rules.

🔹 The number of credits you need depends on your age when your disability begins.

🔹 Younger workers may qualify with fewer work credits.

🔹 For someone whose disability begins at age 31 or older, the general rule is 20 work credits in the 10 years before becoming disabled, along with other insured-status requirements.

🔹 In 2026, you earn one Social Security work credit for every $1,890 in covered earnings, and you can earn a maximum of four credits per year.

But here’s something important:

Not having enough work credits for SSDI does not necessarily mean you have no potential disability benefit available.

Depending on your financial circumstances and other eligibility requirements, you may qualify for SSI, which does not require the same work-credit history as SSDI.

📌 Your work history can determine whether you qualify for SSDI — and your age can affect how many credits you need.

💰 HOW ARE SSDI BENEFITS CALCULATED?Have you ever wondered how Social Security determines how much you could receive in S...
09/16/2026

💰 HOW ARE SSDI BENEFITS CALCULATED?

Have you ever wondered how Social Security determines how much you could receive in SSDI benefits?

Your SSDI benefit amount is based primarily on your work and earnings history, not on how severe your medical condition is.

Here’s a simplified look at how it works:

🔹 Your Work History
Social Security looks at your earnings from work covered by Social Security.

🔹 Your Earnings Are Indexed
Your past earnings are adjusted to account for changes in average wage levels over time.

🔹 Your Average Indexed Monthly Earnings (AIME)
Social Security uses your indexed earnings to calculate an average monthly earnings amount.

🔹 The Benefit Formula
SSA applies a formula to your AIME to determine your Primary Insurance Amount (PIA).

🔹 Your SSDI Benefit
Your PIA generally serves as the basis for your monthly SSDI benefit. Certain circumstances, such as workers' compensation or other public disability benefits, can affect the amount you actually receive.

📌 One important thing to remember: Two people with the exact same medical condition can receive very different SSDI benefit amounts because their work and earnings histories may be very different.

Your medical condition determines whether you meet Social Security's definition of disability. Your earnings history determines how much your SSDI benefit will be.

09/15/2026

⚖️ CAN A PRIOR SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY CLAIM BE REOPENED?

Did you know that, in some situations, Social Security may be able to reopen a prior disability claim?

A previous claim that was denied does not necessarily mean the door is permanently closed. However, reopening a prior determination is subject to specific Social Security rules and time limits.

There are different rules depending on whether the prior decision was an initial determination, reconsideration, or hearing decision. There also must generally be a valid basis for reopening the prior determination.

Some situations that may be relevant include:

• New and material evidence
• An obvious error on the face of the evidence
• Fraud or similar circumstances
• Certain other circumstances recognized under Social Security's reopening rules

⚠️ It's important not to assume that simply filing a new claim will address problems with an earlier claim. In some cases, whether a prior claim can be reopened—or whether a new claim is the appropriate approach—can make a significant difference.

If you have a previous disability claim that was denied, it's worth having the history of that claim reviewed before deciding what to do next.

A prior denial doesn't always mean the end of the story.

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