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

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.
How Florida SSDI and SSI Benefits Work
Florida provides supplemental payments for SSI but does not provide short-term disability benefits to those who can't work.
Ohio SSDI and SSI Benefits
Find out about Ohio's state supplemental payments, plus how to appeal a denial of Social Security disability or SSI and whether you qualify for Medicaid.
Connecticut SSDI and SSI Benefits
If you live in Connecticut and you can't work for a year or more, you may be eligible for either SSDI or SSI disability benefits.
Minnesota SSDI and SSI Benefits
If you live in Minnesota and can't work due a disability, you may be eligible for SSDI or SSI, plus Minnesota Supplemental Aid.
Oklahoma SSDI and SSI Benefits
Find out about Oklahoma's state supplemental payments, plus how to appeal a denial of Social Security disability or SSI and whether you qualify for Medicaid.