The changes impact what’s known as Disability Adjudication, the process by which the agency reviews medical records and evidence to decide if an applicant meets the legal definition of being disabled.

The Social Security Administration is updating its disability review process with centralized evaluations and digital tools to speed decisions without changing eligibility rules.

Millions of beneficiaries who rely on Social Security’s monthly payments will be impacted as the agency has now taken full ...

Getting approved for Social Security disability benefits takes more than just a diagnosis, it takes time, evidence and persistence. According to the Social Security Administration (SSA), an average of ...

The entire application process can actually be made that much easier with help from a Social Security Disability lawyer, such as those found at the office of Berger and Green.

The Social Security Administration announced a major operational shift on Thursday that will fundamentally change how ...

The Social Security Administration will centralize disability benefit reviews nationwide, a major shift aimed at improving accountability, speeding decisions, and reducing backlogs for millions of ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced that it added 13 conditions to its Compassionate Allowances (CAL) list, which speeds up the disability application process for ...

Jordyn joined Investopedia in February 2025. She was previously a freelance writer covering lifestyle, entertainment, politics in the Midwest, and more. The Social Security Administration announced on ...

Four years ago, Barack Obama promised to reform one of governments biggest entitlement programs. He said the Social Security Administration was guilty of "unconscionable delays" in reviewing and ...

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) provides health coverage and monthly payments to people who can't work due to a disabling medical condition or impairment. If you currently receive SSDI, ...