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09/07/2026

09/03/2026

What is Substantial Gainful Activity, and why does it matter for SSDI?

Social Security uses SGA to evaluate whether your work activity may affect your eligibility for disability benefits. In 2026, the monthly SGA limit is $1,690 for nonblind individuals and $2,830 for individuals who are blind.

Work attempts, certain disability related expenses, and special workplace conditions may also affect how Social Security evaluates your earnings.

Learn more:
https://waltondisability.com/substantial-gainful-activity-ssdi-eligibility/

Questions about working while applying for or receiving SSDI? Call Walton Law LLC at 251 455 5819.

Discover how Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) and work attempts affect your SSDI eligibility. Learn about the 2025 SGA limits, Impairment-Related Work Expenses (IRWEs), and the rules for Unsuccessful Work Attempts (UWA), Trial Work Periods (TWP), and Extended Periods of Eligibility (EPE) to protec...

08/14/2026

Some disabilities don’t look the same every day.

Conditions like migraines, multiple sclerosis, lupus, fibromyalgia, seizure disorders, and other episodic illnesses can cause periods where you feel relatively well followed by flare-ups that make working difficult or impossible.

That can make a Social Security Disability claim more complicated. Keeping detailed medical records, tracking your symptoms, and documenting how often your condition interferes with work and daily activities can help show the true impact of your condition over time.

Your good days don’t erase your bad ones.

Learn more about documenting episodic conditions for a disability claim in our latest blog.

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Proving a disability claim for a condition with fluctuating symptoms can be challenging. Learn how to effectively document your illness with a detailed journal, medical records, and third-party statements to build a strong case.

08/13/2026

A Social Security Disability claim doesn’t necessarily end just because your condition doesn’t match one of Social Security’s listed impairments.

If you don’t meet or equal a specific listing, Social Security may still consider your residual functional capacity, age, education, and work experience to determine whether your limitations prevent you from returning to past work or adjusting to other work.

This is known as a medical-vocational allowance, and it can be an important path to benefits for people whose medical conditions make working unrealistic even though they don’t fit neatly into a specific listing.

Learn more about qualifying for SSDI through a medical-vocational allowance in our latest blog.

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Learn how to qualify for SSDI via a Medical-Vocational Allowance in Alabama, even if you don't meet a Blue Book Listing. We focus on RFC and Grid Rules for approval.

08/06/2026

Returning to part-time work does not automatically mean losing your SSDI benefits.

A trial work period may allow you to test your ability to work while continuing to receive benefits. However, you must report all earnings and understand how working could affect future payments.

Learn more:
https://waltondisability.com/understanding-the-implications-of-returning-to-work-how-part-time-employment-affects-your-ssdi-benefits/

Need help protecting your disability benefits? Call Walton Law LLC at 251-455-5819.

Can you work part-time while receiving disability in Alabama? Learn about the 2026 Substantial Gainful Activity limits, Trial Work Periods, and how to protect your SSDI benefits.

08/05/2026

Chronic migraines can make it difficult to maintain a regular work schedule, but proving their impact requires strong documentation.

Medical records, a detailed headache journal, treatment history, and statements describing your workplace limitations can help support a disability claim.

Learn more:
https://waltondisability.com/proving-disability-for-chronic-migraines-strategies-for-documenting-debilitating-headaches/

Need help with an Alabama disability claim? Call Walton Law LLC at 251-455-5819.

Struggling to work due to chronic migraines? Discover how to document your symptoms, meet SSDI criteria, and prove your disability under Social Security rulings.

03/16/2026

If you are disabled, you need to understand the benefits that could be available to you. There are two different programs that you could potentially become eligible for from the Social Security Administration. They include Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (

01/01/2026

The New Year is a time to reflect, reset, and move forward together. We’re grateful for the trust you’ve placed in us and wish you a year filled with safety, success, and meaningful moments with loved ones.