Category Archives: Social Security Disability
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 »
Disability Under the Social Security Administration Rules and Regulations: What Does it Mean?
There is no question that understanding what constitutes a “disability” under the rules and regulations of the Social Security Administration (otherwise known as the “SSA”) is critical for individuals seeking benefits through the Social Security Disability Insurance (“SSD”) or Supplemental Security Income (“SSI”) programs. However, contrary to what many disabled applicants may believe, the… Read More »
Did You Know About These Two Social Security Disability Changes? Find Out Now and How You Can Get Legal Help with Your SSD Case
To the surprise of some Social Security Disability recipients and applicants, a recent Newsweek report highlights two important and recent changes at Social Security that every disability claimant should know about: a stronger push to manage Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits online and the decision to stop issuing paper checks. Together, these shifts are… Read More »
Social Security Administration Seeks to Do Away with Paper Checks. Find Out All About It and Where You Can Go for Legal Help with Your Social Security Disability Case
The Social Security Disability benefits process is full of confusing and difficult things, but for most Social Security Disability recipients, the final step of getting a paper check in hand and cashing it is probably the easiest part. However, this is set to change, and Social Security Disability applicants and recipients need to know… Read More »
Social Security Disability Back Pay – What Is It and How Can You Get It?
If you have ever had a friend or family member who has been granted Social Security Disability benefits, you may have heard them talk about Social Security Disability back pay and you may have wondered what exactly that is. Indeed, while Social Security Disability back pay is an important part of the benefits that… Read More »
Social Security Disability Updates: The Scoop About the Year 2034 and Your Social Security Disability Benefits
There is no question that since the inauguration of a new president and a new administration earlier this year, there have been a lot of questions about the stability and soundness of the Social Security Disability program that helps millions of disabled and retired Americans financially survive. This week, there is news about the… Read More »
Do I Have to Pay Taxes on My Social Security Disability Benefits? Find Out Now
One of the things about American life that we all have to face is that Uncle Sam wants his cut when it comes to taxes. From state income tax, to capital gains, federal income tax, and even to some lawsuit settlement proceeds, taxes are something that virtually all Americans are familiar with, and must… Read More »
If I Get Married Will I Lose My Social Security Disability Benefits?
For most people, getting married is a time of wedded bliss, love, and celebration with family and friends. However, if you are soon-to-be married and are receiving Social Security Disability benefits, you may have some anxiety and apprehension about how saying “I do” might impact your benefits. If this sounds like you, it is… Read More »
Your Social Security Disability Questions Answered: How Much Social Security Disability Backpay Can I Receive in My Social Security Disability Case?
One of the things that many Social Security Disability claimants may wonder about is how much backpay they may be entitled to if they are successful with their Social Security Disability case. Indeed, backpay is an important component of a Social Security Disability case – especially one that has gone on for a long… Read More »
Social Security Disability Recipient Receives News of Claw Back, Stopped Payments Among Changing Laws – Get Legal Help With Your Social Security Disability Case Now
A recent story about a Virginia educator that got hit not only with a notice to repay “overpaid” benefits, but who was also simultaneously cut off from receiving benefits after over 25 years of receiving them, comes as a surprise to disabled and retired Americans alike. According to news reports, Virginia educator Curtis Brandon… Read More »