Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Social Security Disability Updates in 2025: Will There Be Cuts? Find Out All About the Status of the SSD Program and Where You Can Go for Legal Help
As many disabled Americans may be aware, 2025 marks a year of potentially significant changes for the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSD) program. The Social Security Administration (SSA) is considering revisions to eligibility criteria, which could impact up to 750,000 disabled individuals. However, with all the chatter about potential cuts to the SSD program,… Read More »
Injured Firefighter Fights Battle for Social Security Disability Benefits
For many first responders across the United States, the line between duty and injury can sometimes be razor-thin. Indeed, when a firefighter sustains a career-ending injury, the road to recovery can, unfortunately, be long and fraught with bureaucratic hurdles. Such is the case for Christopher Patterson, a retired Knoxville, Tennessee firefighter who suffered severe… Read More »
White House Eyes Changes to Social Security Disability Benefits
The White House under the Trump Administration is reportedly considering new modifications to Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits as part of broader campaign promises and policy proposals. According to reporting from MSNBC, White House senior officials are exploring revisions to eligibility criteria, continuing disability reviews, and benefit levels that could significantly affect millions of… Read More »
Possible Cuts to Social Security Disability by Trump Administration May Impact Older Individuals
In case you missed it, in the last week, reports across the country have raised concern about potential changes to the Social Security Disability (SSD) program under the Trump administration. According to national news reports, the Trump administration is considering cuts of up to 20% to SSD benefits for older Americans. These proposed reductions… Read More »
Cancer and Your SSD Benefits: Find Out How Cancer Survivors Can Get Social Security Disability Benefits and Where to Get Legal Help with Your SSD Case
One of the toughest battles that a person can fight in their lives is the battle against cancer. If you are a cancer survivor and your condition or treatment has made it impossible to work, it is important for you to know that you may be entitled to Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. The… Read More »
Medical Records in Your Social Security Disability Case – 3 Ways to Get Important Evidence for Your Case and How a Lawyer Can Help You
Something that some disabled Social Security Disability (“SSD”) applicants may not know is that when you apply for Social Security Disability benefits, medical records are truly the foundation of your case. Indeed, the truth is that the Social Security Administration (“SSA”) bases its decision regarding granting your benefits on whether you meet the definition… Read More »
Social Security Administration Announces Addition of 13 New Conditions to Compassionate Allowances List
This week, on Monday, the Social Security Administration (that is, the federal agency that handles and oversees Social Security Disability benefits for disabled and retired Americans) made a major announcement that may impact numerous Americans throughout the country. That announcement was that the SSA has now added 13 new conditions to its Compassionate Allowances… Read More »
Your Social Security Disability Questions Answered: “I am Under Retirement Age. Can I Make $23,000 Per Year While I Get Social Security Disability, Or Will I Get Kicked Off?” Find Out All About Working While Receiving Social Security Disability and Where to Go For Legal Help
There is no doubt that disabled individuals who are applying for Social Security, and even those individuals who are already receiving Social Security Disability (SSD), have a lot of questions about the Social Security Disability program. Some of those pressing and important questions have to do with whether a person receiving Social Security Disability… Read More »
SSD vs. SSI – What is the Difference and How Can I Get Help Obtaining SSD Benefits Now?
There is no doubt that many Americans who are disabled or who have become disabled and who are unable to work may be confused about which Social Security application process to start: the Social Security Disability application process, or the Supplemental Security Income application process. Indeed, these two primary federal programs—Social Security Disability (SSD)… Read More »
Your SSD Questions Answered: “I Have Been Battling My Disease for More Than a Year and I Know I Cannot Go Back to Work — When Should I Apply for Social Security Disability Benefits?”
If you have been living with a serious illness or disease for over a year and you know deep down that returning to work just is not possible for you anymore, you may be asking yourself, “When should I apply for Social Security Disability benefits?” The short answer is simple: as soon as possible…. Read More »