How to Create and Use Your My Social Security Account

An Essential Guide for Texans Facing Longer SSA Wait Times Have you suffered an injury that’s preventing you from working? Do you have a serious...

Is It Illegal to Hack Someone’s Phone?

Are There Laws Prohibiting Non-Consensual Access to or Use of Another Person’s Phone? What Are the Potential Penalties? Hackers are getting more sophisticated every day....

Basic Principles of Social Security

Frequently Asked Questions About Social Security

Hello, my name is Ian Croall and I’m the Managing Attorney for the Social Security & Disability department here at Bailey & Galyen. For this...

Social Security Disability Updates

Good Afternoon, I hope you and all of your families are staying safe during this unique and unusual time. As the Covid 19 pandemic has...

Basics of Social Security Disability

    When you find yourself disabled and unable to work there are two government programs available to provide for you and your family. Social...

Social Security Office List the 2018 Top Baby Names

Emma and Liam were the top two baby names for 2018, according to the Social Security Administration’s Office of the Chief Actuary. Social Security tracks...

SSA Issues New Regulations for Evaluating Obesity

Recently, the Social Security Administration (SSA) issued ruling SSR 19-2p on Evaluating Cases Involving Obesity. Social Security will apply the ruling to all new applications,...

The Ugly Truth Behind the Sunny Financial Outlook in a New Social Security Report

The 2019 Annual Report of the Board of Trustees of the federal Old Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI) and Disability Insurance (DI) Trust Funds was...

Expediting Your Social Security Claim

Attorney advisors can expedite a social security case review and potentially allow the claimant to receive their social security benefits months sooner than a case...

Study Reveals Positive Effect of Legal Representation at Social Security Hearings

A Government Accountability Office (GAO) study of hearings-level award rates for disability claims revealed that “claimants who had representation at their hearings, were awarded benefits...

Affect of the Government Shut Down on Social Security and Disability Benefits

As congress and the President continue to debate the federal budget and as the government shutdown enters it second month, many clients have questions on...