Did you know that the amount a lawyer can charge for a Social Security Disability claim is set by law? It is. Additionally, there is no attorney fee if your claim is ultimately denied. And, any attorney fee you do pay comes out of your past-due benefits. Under current...
Social Security Disability Insurance
2 notices from the SSA: rising benefits and self-selected gender
Social Security Disability benefits, along with retiree benefits, will be increasing by 8.7% in January 2023. That means that Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) beneficiaries will see larger benefit checks. The reason...
Holding the government’s feet to the fire in a disability claim, part 2
In part 1 of this post, we described how an attorney can help an applicant for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) with their claim. Most people without legal training understandably find challenging the intricate rules,...
A lawyer can make the difference in an SSDI claim, part 1
You know you cannot work because of an injury or illness or a combination of health problems. Your doctor agrees with you. So why did the Social Security Administration (SSA) deny your application for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental...
Long-haul COVID-19 is becoming a bigger disability issue
The symptoms can be maddening. Your heart races for no reason. You’re exhausted and short of breath. You’re experiencing such brain fog that you can hardly get anything done. You may be unable to digest certain foods or tolerate heat. There’s deep joint and muscle...
What are the six most common types of disability?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about a quarter of all U.S. adults live with a disability that impacts a major life activity. That’s about 61 million Americans. Not all of those disabilities qualify the person for Social Security...
Will my workers’ comp benefits count against my SSDI benefits?
If a job-related injury will have you completely disabled from work for a year or longer, you may be eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. These are benefits you have paid for through deductions from your paychecks, so you should apply if...
Can a mental illness qualify me for Social Security Disability?
Yes, if you cannot work and will not be able to work for at least 12 months. Mental illnesses can be disabling, and the Social Security Administration recognizes that fact. For the purposes of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security...
Are people on SSD forbidden from working if they can?
Most people prefer to work for a living, even when they have earned Social Security benefits. Work is a big part of life. It contributes greatly to our sense of identity. It creates a community. It can be meaningful and life-sustaining. People with disabilities don’t...
How long do I have to wait for my Social Security Disability benefits?
That’s a tough question. There is a legally mandated waiting period of five months in most cases, starting with the date you became disabled, before you can receive any benefits. However, this five-month period may not directly come into play in your case because the...
