Living with a mental illness or multiple mental health-related conditions can make certain aspects of life more difficult. In some cases, the severity of a condition may make it impossible for someone to hold down substantial gainful employment, and as a result, that...
Social Security Administration (SSA) has created appeals procedures if an individual disagrees with a determination or decision made in their case. There are 4 different decisions or determinations an individual can appeal: 1) Initial Determination; 2)...
President Biden is seeking to increase Social Security’s annual budget by nearly 10 percent -or $1.3 billion- in 2022. The money would largely go to better customer service, which is badly needed for the agency. It’s not uncommon for claimants to tell me that it takes...
We’re now seeing hearings come up for many claimants who lost their jobs as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Most of these individuals qualified for enhanced unemployment benefits for much of the last year, so of course the question has come up whether they can...
Even with a genuine need, qualifying for government benefits is not easy. Individuals hoping to qualify often have a difficult time proving their qualifications for Social Security Disability Insurance and gaining those benefits. In regard to the qualifications,...
Not being able to work can cause numerous setbacks in any person’s life. When the inability is caused by a disabling condition, it can come as a great relief when the individual qualifies for Social Security Disability benefits. SSDI can provide financial assistance...
Dealing with barriers and obstacles is something people with disabilities must face every day. While it may be a simple thing to break down some physical barriers, such as curbs, doorways, and narrow aisles, others are more complicated. When it comes to receiving...
It is common for people to live with medical conditions that are not obvious to the eye. Some individuals may avoid even talking about their condition because it can seem embarrassing. However, it is necessary to come to terms with their condition if it seriously...
Let’s say you had a Social Security disability hearing and the judge denied you. You received a decision in the mail following the hearing explaining why the judge found you not disabled. This decision has a date on it and that date is very important if you choose to...
The Social Security hearing offices around the nation officially closed in March 2020 due to circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. This means all in person services were closed to the public. This included all in person hearings and in person video...
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