Understanding the SSA’s 5-Step Disability Evaluation Process for SSDI claims
The Social Security Administration uses a five-step process to decide who qualifies for disability benefits. Each step builds on the last — from checking your work activity to reviewing your medical evidence and ability to work. Learn what each step means and how the SSA applies these federal rules.
Understanding the SSDI Grid: A Simple Guide to a Complex System
The SSDI Grid is more than paperwork—it’s the chart Social Security uses to weigh age, education, work history, and physical limits when deciding disability claims. This guide breaks down the Grid in plain language and shows why it matters most for applicants over 50.