When it comes to Social Security Disability benefits, navigating the process can be overwhelming and confusing. The application process can be lengthy, and the denial rate is high. That’s why having a knowledgeable and experienced Social Security Disability law representative on your side can make a significant difference in the outcome of your case. A… Read more »
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The Latest With Social Security
We realize it may be a stretch for ordinary people to want to keep up with the comings and goings of the Social Security Administration, but sometimes circumstances permit where someone does want to follow the latest news regarding the agency due to a possible retirement or disability interest. This blog is an ongoing piecemeal… Read more »
AARP Wants Social Security To Spend More On Customer Service
The AARP, formerly the American Association of Retired Persons, sent more than 200,000 email to members of Congress in 2022 urging legislators to combat the customer service issues at Social Security, and now that additional funding has been approved for the agency, the AARP wants that funding focused on improving customer service at Social Security…. Read more »
Attending A CE After A Hearing
Most Social Security disability claimants will end up waiting well over a year from the date they first apply before they can have a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ). Social Security requires claimants to have their claims reviewed by a state agency during when the initial application is filed and on a claimant’s… Read more »
The Latest With Social Security
We realize it may be a stretch for ordinary people to want to keep up with the comings and goings of the Social Security Administration, but sometimes circumstances permit where someone does want to follow the latest news regarding the agency due to a possible retirement or disability interest. This blog is an ongoing piecemeal… Read more »
Medical Records and Documentation
One of the essential papers for obtaining Social Security disability is proof of a debilitating medical condition. One of the most common reasons for SSDI claim rejections is inadequate documentation of an injury or illness. It may sound simple enough to collect your own medical records and submit them to Social Security, but it’s not…. Read more »
The Latest with Social Secuirty
We realize it may be a stretch for ordinary people to want to keep up with the comings and goings of the Social Security Administration, but sometimes circumstances permit where someone does want to follow the latest news regarding the agency due to a possible retirement or disability interest. This blog is an ongoing piecemeal… Read more »
Social Security Benefit Changes In 2023
Each year typically brings changes to Social Security benefit amounts and eligibility for programs. In 2023 some significant changed were adopted that can impact eligibility and impact benefit amounts due to the agency’s annual Cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) beneficiaries, as well as Supplemental Security Income (SSI) beneficiaries will receive an 8.7… Read more »
Two Programs Different Rules
What Is SSI (Supplemental Security Income)? According to need-based income and assets, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a program funded by general tax revenue (not from the Social Security trust fund). SSI requirements have nothing to do with employment history; they are based purely on financial instability. You must have less than $2,000 in assets… Read more »
How Long Can It Take To Get Approved For Benefits?
The process of getting approved for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits in can vary in length, but it is generally a lengthy and often complicated process. Some states process claims faster than others. According to the Social Security Administration (SSA), it can take anywhere from three to five months to get a decision on… Read more »