The first step in proving a claim for Social Security Disability is to show that the claimant is no longer engaging in substantial gainful activity. Basically, this means showing that the claimant is no longer working above a certain threshold. To make this...
If you are awarded Social Security Disability Insurance benefits, you will be eligible for Medicare after a 24 month qualifying period. This 24 month period begins when you were found disabled, not when the decision was issued. So if you applied for disability...
Broken bones (fractures) are typically not a good basis to file for disability benefits, as they are not likely to meet Social Security Administration’s durational requirement for medical impairments. To warrant disability, an impairment must last or be expected to...
Yes! Your age can play a major role in the disability process. There is a set of rules called the Medical Vocational Rules. These rules apply in certain circumstances based on age and education. Some common examples include: individuals who are 50 years of age with a...
After years of criticism, Social Security has announced plans to change how it collects funds from disability claimants who have been overpaid benefits. Overpayments can occur for many reasons. Sometimes, Social Security does not properly calculate how payments should...
Some work injuries are instantaneous. Momentary contact with equipment can break a bone immediately. Someone falling takes less than a second. They could injure their brain and require weeks of medical care afterward. Other injuries take a long time to develop. Some...
The Social Security Disability process from start to finish is unfortunately a longer process than most expect. There are several steps that have to happen once you file your application. It is also important to note that each of these steps take time as well. Once...
A very common question from disability claimants is how much an attorney will cost and how we’ll get paid. The good news is that almost all Social Security disability attorneys work on contingency, meaning they only get paid if and when you win. And those payments are...
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...