Many people find themselves in the position of suffering with extreme medical conditions along with an inability to work. When these are your circumstances, you may apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) – and you may also have been denied. But don’t give up. There are options for having your case reviewed again and reconsidered … Read more
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is often grouped with Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), but these are very different government programs and do not always apply to the same individuals or circumstances. Learn more about how SSI benefits work and what it takes to apply and qualify with the help of an SSI attorney. 1. Where … Read more
Disabilities include physical limitations, mental health challenges, chronic fatigue, or chronic pain – these and the hundreds of other conditions that qualify as a disability prevent people from successfully working full time. Still, everyone needs an income to survive, and plenty of people attempt to work as much as they can while also applying for … Read more
At the end of October 2023, the National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives (NOSSCR) voiced concerns before the United States House of Representatives’ Committee on Ways and Means to highlight injustices being experienced by United States veterans regarding the current disability evaluation process. Qualifying for aid is not an easy process for anyone – … Read more
Applying for Social Security Disability insurance (SSDI) should be simple. Report your circumstances and provide medical evidence of your condition. Sounds easy, but there are many gray areas to interfere with getting approval after your initial application. Knowing ahead of time what to look out for and what to double-check can go a long way … Read more
It is an incredible relief to receive Social Security Disability benefits after an injury or illness that prevents you from working and earning a livable wage. One of the biggest questions recipients and applicants have, however, is whether the payments they receive are permanent. Here is what you need to know about the longevity of … Read more
Mental health conversations have increased in recent years and so has the acceptance of mental illness as a legitimate condition that interrupts a person’s ability to work and live a normal life. If you suffer from a certain type or degree of mental health problem and it has interfered with your earning potential, you may … Read more
When you are preparing to file for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), the process may seem straightforward and fair. You complete the requested information, submit it, and wait for approval and payments. Unfortunately, getting SSDI is not that simple or easy. Having an SSDI attorney on your side is the smartest choice you can make … Read more
Social Security benefits will be paid out twice in the month of June for some recipients, but not everyone. Hearing that someone else has gotten double checks when you’ve only gotten one or have yet to be approved for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) can be frustrating, but here’s the scoop behind the dual payments. … Read more
When you are ready to apply for Social Security Disability Benefits, it’s necessary to consider all possible holes in your application before you submit it. One of the biggest worries applicants have is whether they qualify for Social Security Disability benefits without work credits. Getting the SSDI Benefits You Deserve Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) … Read more