Every year, millions of Americans begin the Social Security Disability Insurance application process. However, out of those millions of applications, only about 30% are approved at the initial stages of the claim process. There are many reasons why an SSD claim may be...
Before you a claim for Social Security disability benefits is taken to the hearing level, claimants receive two denials from the Social Security Administration. Assuming there is sufficient evidence in the file (and in most cases there is), Disability Determination...
Most disability claimants understand that after receiving two denials from the Social Security Administration, they’re entitled to a hearing before an administrative law judge. The good news is that in most cases, only one hearing is required to receive a decision...
No person expects to suffer an injury that prevents them from working and enjoying life. However, this happens to thousands of Americans every year. Fortunately, those who are injured and cannot work may apply for SSDI benefits. However, around 65 to 70% of initial...
In any disability application, Social Security requires you to complete several forms. A form about medications, a form about medical treatment, a form about working….and then they ask you to do it more than once! Is this just another example of government...
Whether you live alone or with others can definitely determine how much you receive in monthly SSI payments! Living with Grandma so you have a roof over your head and she doesn’t leave the stove on again? Sharing a studio with a friend who works full-time and needs...
You might be eligible to receive early retirement once you are 62 years old. You can still receive early retirement even if you have applied for disability and are waiting for a decision on your claim. If you do take early retirement while you have a disability...
You should receive Social Security disability benefits as long as you remain disabled. (Note: There are a few exceptions. Your benefits might stop if you return to work, have an improvement in your condition, or are incarcerated.) However, once you become eligible for...
Are Social Security Benefits Taxable? Some, but not all, people will have to pay taxes on their social security benefits. But NO ONE will pay tax on more than 85% of their Social Security Benefits, per IRS Rules. If you are filing a tax return as an individual single...
Social Security has different benefit programs which are only available in specific circumstances. Social Security Disability and Social Security Retirement are available benefits. To start, it is important to note that there are several eligibility requirements of...