Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Effects Of New Rule Changes On Social Security Disability Insurance Claims
Filing an application for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, like almost any dealing with a governmental entity, is not an easy experience. Thus, many potential applicants engage the services of an attorney experienced with SSDI applications and benefits to help them move their application through the SSDI process. In many cases, these attorneys… Read More »
The Struggles Of Being Denied Social Security Disability Benefits
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) provides eligible individuals with financial support to compensate for the individual being unable to work as a result of a disability. The process to become an eligible recipient requires the filing an application with the Social Security Administration (SSA). This application is examined by the SSA to ensure that… Read More »
Appealing A Long-Term Disability Insurance Denial In Court
Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance is intended to provide a policyholder with a replacement of income if he/she becomes disabled for a long period of time. Typically, however, the LTD insurance company will require definitive proof of the disability, as well as confirmation of the length of the disability, before it will pay out according… Read More »
Why High Earners Need Individual Long-Term Disability Policies
The purpose of long-term disability (LTD) insurance policies is to supplement a policyholder’s income if he/she becomes disabled for an extended period of time. In this way, the policyholder can focus on recovery and not have to worry about paying bills and other expenses. Nevertheless, insurance companies, including LTD insurance companies, are profitable enterprises… Read More »
Farrell Disability Law is now listed as Top 3 Social Security Disability Lawyers by ThreeBestRated.com
Farrell Disability Law was named as one of the Top 3 Social security disability lawyers in Jacksonville. The review team at Three Best Rated used their 50-Point Inspection process which includes checking reputation, history, complaints, ratings, satisfaction, trust, cost and overall general excellence. We are happy to share this exciting news!
Social Security Disability Benefits And Myasthenia Gravis
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits are intended to provide financial support for individuals who are unable to work due to a disability. To ensure that this financial support is distributed to only those who are in need, the Social Security Administration (SSA), awards SSDI benefits according to conditions that meet its definition of… Read More »
Pregnancy As A “Pre-Existing Condition” In Long-Term Disability Insurance Policies
In terms of unsung heroes, long-term disability (LTD) insurance has to be ranked near the top. Typically an afterthought when filling out forms on an employee’s first day, most people do not pay any attention to this potentially catastrophe-saving employee benefit. In fact, it is most likely only when an employee is in need… Read More »
Succeeding At The Initial Stage Of A Social Security Disability Insurance Application
It is commonly accepted that most Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) applications will be rejected at the initial stage. Likewise, it is expected that most will appeal the rejection, which eventually leads to a hearing in front of a Social Security Administration (SSA) judge. It is at this stage the applicant generally expects to… Read More »
Can Chronic Pain Be The Basis For A Long-Term Disability Claim?
As part of their benefits packages, many employers provide long-term disability (LTD) insurance coverage to their employees. Although it generally provides a financial benefit if and when an employee in incapacitated with an injury, thus making it very similar to both workers’ compensation benefits and Social Security Disability Insurance benefits, there are some distinctions…. Read More »
Impaired Vision As A Basis For SSDI Claims
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is intended to provide financial support for individuals who are unable to work as a result of a long-lasting or permanent disability. To ensure that the financial support is distributed efficiently and only to those who truly are in need, the Social Security Administration (SSA) evaluates all applications for… Read More »