Editorial Steward
Jason Burns
Editorial Steward, SSDI Direct Answers
Jason Burns is the editorial steward of SSDI Direct Answers. He signs off on the accuracy standard for every page on this site — the direct-answer sentence, the sourced figures, and the government-quote layer — and is the accountable human behind the site's E-E-A-T posture.
The steward's role is narrow and factual: confirm that every claim on a published page traces to a primary source (SSA publications, POMS, or a named government official on the record), that dated figures match the current-year SSA numbers, and that any editorial framing is neutral. The steward does not decide claims, does not represent claimants, and does not offer legal, medical, or financial advice.
What the steward reviews
- The direct-answer sentence at the top of every page.
- Every dated figure (SGA, FBR, maximum benefit, COLA, fee cap).
- Every "government has said" quotation and its primary source.
- Internal linking so that related-question blocks resolve to real pages.
What this page is not
SSDI Direct Answers is a private informational website and is not affiliated with the Social Security Administration. The steward does not decide claims and does not give legal, medical, or financial advice. For official information visit ssa.gov.