The Disability Expert Podcast With Chad Brown

Episode Summary: In this episode of the Disability Expert Podcast, host Chad Brown delves into the complexities of Disabled Adult Child (DAC) benefits. Chad explains the eligibility criteria, focusing on the requirement that the disability must begin before age 22, and clarifies common misconceptions, such as the distinction between childhood benefits and DAC benefits. He discusses the familial relationships that can trigger eligib...

Episode Summary: In this episode of the Disability Expert Podcast, hosts Chad Brown and Aaron Dalton dive into the complexities of childhood disability benefits under the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program. They discuss the unique challenges parents face when applying for benefits for children under 18, emphasizing the distinction between childhood and adult disability rules. The episode provides a detailed framework for un...

Episode Summary: In this episode of the Disability Expert Podcast, host Chad Brown is joined by senior associate Aaron Dalton to delve into the complexities of winning disability cases involving heart conditions. They explore why heart cases have become more challenging over the years due to advancements in medical treatments, such as thrombolytics. The discussion highlights the importance of not assuming a heart attack automatical...

Episode Summary:  In this episode of the Disability Expert Podcast, host Chad Brown and co-host Aaron Dalton delve into the complexities of disability claims related to COPD and other respiratory conditions. They discuss the historical prevalence of these conditions, particularly in the South, and the impact of smoking and vaping on respiratory health. The hosts explain the importance of meeting specific medical listings for C...

Episode Summary:  In this episode of the Disability Expert Podcast, host Chad Brown, alongside co-host Aaron Dalton, delves into the complexities of winning disability claims for back conditions. They highlight the prevalence of back issues in disability claims, noting that 40% of cases involve some form of back problem. The discussion covers the critical steps in building a successful case, including obtaining a proper medica...

Episode Summary: In this episode of the Disability Expert Podcast, host Chad Brown and his senior associate delve into the complexities of managing Social Security Disability (SSD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) claims simultaneously. They explore the intricate differences and similarities between these two systems, emphasizing the importance of understanding timelines, benefit calculations, and the procedural nuances of each. The ...

Episode Summary: In this episode of the Disability Expert Podcast, host Chad Brown and his senior associate Dalton provide an in-depth overview of the Social Security disability five-step sequential evaluation process. They clarify how Social Security determines disability status through a structured process, emphasizing the importance of understanding each step. The discussion begins with substantial gainful activity (SGA) and its...

Episode Summary:  In this episode of the Disability Expert Podcast, hosts Chad Brown and Aaron Dalton delve into the complexities veterans face when navigating VA and Social Security disability benefits. They discuss the common confusion between the two systems, highlighting the different regulations, standards, and processes involved. The hosts emphasize the importance of understanding how VA disability ratings can impact Soc...

Episode Summary:  In this episode of the Disability Expert Podcast, hosts Chad Brown and Aaron Dalton delve into the complexities of Continuing Disability Reviews (CDRs) and their impact on disability benefits. They discuss the political shifts affecting the CDR process, including its transition from state to federal oversight, and the implications for beneficiaries. The hosts provide valuable insights into the CDR process, fr...

Episode Summary: In this episode of the Disability Expert Podcast, hosts Chad Brown and Aaron Dalton delve into the complexities of why Social Security disability cases are often denied. They explore the sequential evaluation process, highlighting common pitfalls such as substantial gainful activity, date-last-insured issues, and technical denials. The hosts explain the importance of accurate work history reports and medical eviden...

Episode Summary: In this episode of the Disability Expert Podcast, host Chad Brown and his associate Aaron Dalton delve into the intricacies of preparing for a Social Security Disability hearing. They address common client questions about the hearing process, such as what to expect, who will be present, and how to handle different hearing formats, including video and phone hearings. The hosts emphasize the importance of understandi...

Episode Summary: In this episode of the Disability Expert Podcast, host Chad Brown delves into the intricacies of the disability process, focusing on the critical role of the "grids" at step five of the sequential evaluation process. Chad, alongside his guest, discusses real-life case examples to illustrate how the grids can determine the outcome of disability cases. They explore hypothetical scenarios involving individuals like Ro...

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In this episode of the Disability Expert Podcast, host Chad Brown is joined by Aaron Dalton to delve into the intricacies of the grid rules within the disability determination process. They explore how these rules, often considered the "Holy Grail" of disability cases, play a crucial role in deciding whether an individual is deemed disabled. Chad and Aaron break down the components of the grid rules, including resi...

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In this episode of the Disability Expert Podcast, hosts Chad Brown and Aaron Dalton delve into the intricacies of Residual Functional Capacity (RFC) in disability cases. They begin by recapping the importance of RFC in determining a person's ability to work, focusing on exertional and non-exertional limitations. The hosts then explore two hypothetical cases: a 54-year-old male construction worker with physical limi...

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In this episode of the Disability Expert Podcast, host Chad Brown and co-host Aaron Dalton delve into the intricacies of Residual Functional Capacity (RFC) and its critical role in disability cases. They explore how RFC is determined, breaking down its component parts, including exertional and non-exertional limitations. The hosts discuss the importance of understanding the RFC as it sets the ceiling for what a per...

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In this episode of the Disability Expert Podcast, hosts Chad Brown and Aaron Dalton explore the top three reasons why individuals often lose their Social Security disability cases. They discuss how work activity, insufficient medical evidence, and credibility issues can severely impact the outcome of a disability claim. Chad and Aaron emphasize the importance of understanding the rules around substantial gainful ac...

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In this episode of The Disability Expert Podcast, host Chad Brown and his associate Dalton dive into the intricacies of building a successful Social Security disability case. They introduce a comprehensive assessment checklist that evaluates 52 factors crucial for winning a disability case. The discussion focuses on three primary categories: age, education, and work experience, which form the foundation of a case. ...

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In this episode of the Disability Expert Podcast, Chad Brown delves into the complexities of disability claims for gig economy workers. Chad revisits the intricacies of self-employment rules and how they impact eligibility for disability benefits. The discussion highlights common gig roles like Uber and DoorDash drivers, examining how their work is assessed under Social Security's three tests: significant ser...

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In this episode of the Disability Expert Podcast,  Chad Brown and Aaron Dalton delve into the intricacies of how the Social Security Administration evaluates self-employment work in disability cases. The duo discusses the challenges faced by individuals with gig economy jobs like Uber, DoorDash, and Upwork, and how these roles are assessed differently from traditional W2 employment. They explore the three crit...