Appeals
How Long Are Disability Hearing Wait Times in 2026?
Disability hearing wait times still stretch many months in 2026. See current averages, why the backlog exists, and ways…
July 8, 2026
Insights & Updates
The Mason Law Disability Blog
Practical guidance on winning and keeping the Social Security benefits you've earned.
SSI
SSI Resource Limit Rules: What Counts and What Doesn't
SSI has strict limits on what you can own. Learn which assets count toward the resource limit, which are excluded, and…
July 6, 2026
Veterans
VA 100% Permanent and Total: What It Means for Your SSDI Claim
A 100 percent permanent and total VA rating does not guarantee SSDI, but it can speed up your claim. Here is how the…
June 30, 2026
SSDI
Can You Work Part-Time While Applying for Disability?
Part-time work does not automatically disqualify you from disability, but earnings above the SGA limit can. Learn where…
June 23, 2026
Conditions
Mental Health Disability Claims: Why They Are Denied and How to Win
Mental health claims are denied at high rates, but many win on appeal. Learn why these claims struggle and the evidence…
June 16, 2026
SSDI
How a Disability Lawyer Gets Paid: Fees Explained
Worried you cannot afford a disability lawyer? Most work on contingency with fees capped and regulated by law. Here is…
June 9, 2026
SSDI
SSDI Back Pay: How It Is Calculated
SSDI back pay can add up to a significant lump sum. See how your onset date, application date, and the five-month…
June 9, 2026
Conditions
How to Document Chronic Pain for Your Disability Claim
Chronic pain is real but hard to prove. Learn how treatment records, pain journals, and doctor statements turn your…
June 2, 2026
Veterans
Disability Benefits for Veterans: SSDI and VA Benefits Explained
Veterans can receive both VA disability and Social Security disability at the same time. Learn how the two programs…
May 26, 2026