Melissa Linebaugh graduated with honors from the University of Baltimore School of Law and is a member of the Maryland bar. She has a background in Social Security disability, as well as family law and criminal law. Ms. Linebaugh works as a general practitioner.
Articles By Melissa Linebaugh
Here are some things you need to know if you decide to brave the Social Security process without a disability lawyer.
Winning a disability claim generally gets easier for people as they get older—especially for people over the age of 60.
Substantial gainful activity is the level of work that a person without a disability can do.
Qualifying for Social Security disability benefits for cancer can be straightforward for some aggressive cancers (such as pancreatic, liver, thyroid, mesothelioma, and esophageal cancers), but for others, you'll need to provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) with convincing evidence to show
People who work long enough for employers that pay taxes to the Social Security Administration (SSA) can become eligible for Social Security Disability insurance (SSDI).
How much your SSDI (Social Security disability) benefit will be is based on your lifetime earnings. Here's how Social Security calculates your SSDI payment.
Crohn’s disease causes inflammation deep in the layers of the intestinal wall and throughout the gastrointestinal tract.
Emphysema that causes poor lung function often qualifies for disability benefits.
Your spouse is entitled to a Social Security spousal benefit if he or she is over 62 or cares for your child who is disabled or under 16.
You can qualify for Social Security Disability benefits if your mental illness keeps you from working full-time.