If you have been awarded Social Security Disability benefits, one of your main concerns will likely be how much your monthly payment will be. While it is important to note that the calculation of your monthly payment is quite complicated, this blog post will attempt...
I’m a government worker, how am I impacted? If your employer didn’t withhold Social Security taxes, your benefits (retirement and disability) will be reduced under the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP). This reduction may not occur if you paid enough taxes from...
Do you have a family member/loved one who receives Social Security Disability benefits? It could be your mother, spouse, sister, child, grandmother, etc. This will mainly apply only if your loved one receives Social Security disability through the SSI program. This...
Your Social Security Disability Insurance (“SSDI”) benefits will cease if you go back to work and earn over the threshold for Substantial Gainful Activity. Supplemental Security Income (“SSI”) benefits will stop if you go back to work and earn more money than the...
Lymphomas are cancers of the lymphatic system, which is a group of organs, vessels and tissues that protect you from infection and keep a healthy balance of fluids throughout your body. The lymphatic system, or lymphoid system, is part of the immune system and...
A restful night’s sleep is paramount to performing well in a competitive work environment. Experts recommend seven to nine hours of sleep per night for adults to be fully rested and mentally alert upon waking. Fatigue or daytime drowsiness from poor sleep can lead to...
For Social Security Disability Insurance (“SSDI”) benefits, the amount is based on your reported lifetime earnings as they were reported to the government. Basically, when you paid taxes on your earnings, you paid into the SSDI system, so your monthly benefit amount...
Most employees in Minnesota have protection if they get hurt on the job. Workers' compensation benefits can replace lost income and pay for health care expenses. Workers injured in an incident on the job can apply for benefits. Those who develop medical conditions may...
If you have been awarded Social Security Disability benefits, one of your main concerns will likely be how much your monthly payment will be. While it is important to note that the calculation of your monthly payment is quite complicated, this blog post will attempt...
First and foremost, it is important to note that it is mandatory that you appear (whether in person, by phone, or by video) for your scheduled Social Security Disability hearing. While this may seem obvious, sometimes situations can come up that are out of your...