Category Archives: Social Security Disability
Social Security Disability and Your Coronavirus Stimulus Check
The coronavirus pandemic has created financial problems for the country as a whole and for individual residents of Florida. While those on Social Security disability are still collecting benefits, you may still be facing financial stresses due to lost family income and having to stock up on supplies. To ease the financial burden, the… Read More »
Do I Need a Social Security Disability Attorney to Obtain Benefits?
Unexpected injuries and illnesses can happen to anyone, regardless of their age or current health. When they do, they can prevent you from working, threatening you and your family’s financial security. In these situations, Social Security disability benefits can act as a life line. Unfortunately, many of the applications submitted end up being denied… Read More »
Four Ways to Maximize Your Social Security Disability Benefits
If you become disabled and are unable to work, you may be entitled to Social Security disability benefits. Unfortunately, many claimants fail to get the maximum amount they are entitled to. Regardless of your current health, there are some steps you can take to ensure you get the benefits you need and to maximize… Read More »
Timeline for Getting Approved for SSDI Benefits
Being diagnosed with a disability is very distressing. Not being able to perform the activities that one has been accustomed to doing, including work, can cause added strain, as the disabled individual may struggle to support himself/herself and his/her family. Fortunately, the federal government provides a program a disabled individual can use to receive… Read More »
Can Both Spouses Collect SSDI at the Same Time?
Submitting an application for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits can be an exhausting process, as the Social Security Administration (SSA) thoroughly vets each and every application for sufficient evidence of total disability. There are a great many nuances that must be addressed in an SSDI application, and retaining the services of an experienced… Read More »
Deciding Whether to Refile or Appeal a SSDI Claim
Suffering a disability (or long-term injury) can be debilitating, and not just physically. The mental strain of a disability can be just as painful as the physical strain, particularly an inability to work. In fact, it oftentimes increases the mental strain, as the disabled individual now has no means to earn income. Fortunately, a… Read More »
Can Social Media Posts Influence Decisions on Disability Benefits?
Social media is quickly becoming an integral part of the lives of many Americans. From vacations to family memories to even pictures of dinner, many Americans photograph, document, or otherwise record every aspect of their lives and put it online for all to see. However, as a simple review of news articles has evidenced,… Read More »
Age and SSDI Benefits
Suffering a disability that prevents an individual from working can be a very frustrating experience. For many people, their career is a big part of their identity and represents years of education and hard work. Being young when a disability arises adds another layer of frustration to this experience, because key working years may… Read More »
SSDI Benefits for Dependents of a Disability Recipient
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is the federal agency responsible for providing a social insurance safety net to many Americans. One of the benefits provided by the SSA is Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). SSDI is a program which provides benefits to individuals who have suffered a disabling condition. Getting approved for SSDI benefits… Read More »
When Is Back Pain Severe Enough to Qualify for SSDI?
Qualifying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits is a complex and lengthy endeavor. The Social Security Administration (SSA) must ensure that all claims for disability are accurate. As a result, it has imposed various requirements on an applicant to prove that his/her claimed disability is legitimate. Retaining the services of an attorney experienced… Read More »
