Melissa Linebaugh

J.D. · University of Baltimore School of Law

Melissa Linebaugh graduated with honors from the University of Baltimore School of Law and is a member of the Maryland bar. She has a background in Social Security disability, as well as family law and criminal law. Ms. Linebaugh works as a general practitioner.

Articles By Melissa Linebaugh

Paying Child Support From Social Security Disability (SSDI or SSI)
When a person becomes disabled and can no longer work, it can become difficult to meet financial obligations, such as child support payments.
Disability Benefits for the Self-Employed
Can you own or run a small business and collect Social Security disability benefits?
Social Security Benefits for a Disabled Child Over 18
If your adult child is disabled and can't do any significant amount work, they may be able to collect Social Security child benefits or SSI disability benefits.
Indiana Social Security Disability Insurance and SSI
Find out about Indiana's state supplemental payments, plus how to appeal a denial of Social Security disability or SSI and whether you qualify for Medicaid.
Kentucky Social Security Disability and SSI Benefits
For Kentuckians with long-term disabilities, disability benefits are available through the Social Security Administration (SSA) programs.
Getting Social Security Disability Through a Medical-Vocational Allowance
Most people win Social Security or SSI disability benefits by showing they don't have the capacity to do any job.
How to Win Social Security Disability Without a Lawyer
Here are some things you need to know if you decide to brave the Social Security process without a disability lawyer.
How Social Security Uses Medical-Vocational Grid Rules to Decide Disability
If you are 50 years old or older when applying for Social Security disability, it may be easier for you to get approved for disability benefits than it is for a younger person.
Getting Social Security Disability Benefits After Age 60
Winning a disability claim generally gets easier for people as they get older—especially for people over the age of 60.
Social Security's Mistakes About Your Job Gets Your Disability Application Denied
If Social Security denies you disability benefits, the agency will send you a letter that explains why you were turned down.