Returning from active duty and adjusting to life as a civilian is not always easy. This is true no matter how you return, with mental or physical disabilities or completely fine. The life adjustments you have to make are significant, which is why so many people...
Month: October 2018
Receiving Disability Benefits While Living Abroad
Social Security disability benefits are only available to U.S. citizens, but sometimes claimants are naturalized citizens who wish to return to their homeland after being found disabled. Even some disabled Americans choose to live abroad after their disability...
How Social Security Views Severe and Nonsevere Impairments
In the five step process that Social Security uses to review disability claims, the second steps requires that a claimant show he or she suffers from a "severe impairment."But what exactly constitutes a severe impairment is confusing for many clients.Social Security...
Social Security Administration increases payments for 2019
If you currently use Social Security Disability (SSD) or wish to obtain Supplemental Security Income (SSI) to boost your income in the future, there is some good news. In 2019, the amount paid out in SSD or SSI will increase. It's not a minuscule increase,...
What do you do if your Supplemental Security Income is denied?
If you receive a denial letter in regard to your application to receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), it may make you worry that you'll be unable to get what you need. Fortunately, there are options to have an appeal.There are actually several levels of appeals...
Veteran’s death draws attention to the needs of the wounded
A veteran who was discharged from the VA hospital took his life following his release, something that is traumatic and tragic but also important to discuss. Veterans deal with many issues, some of which are emotional and psychological. It's their right to get the...
How Do I Apply for Disability
There are three ways to file for Social Security Disability benefits. You can apply over the phone with the Social Security Administration. You can apply in person at your local Social Security office. Finally, you can apply online at the Social Security...
Compassionate Allowances
For certain aggressive illnesses or severe injuries, applicants maybe be able to receive benefits in an expedited fashion. The Social Security Administration has a list of conditions for which one may be able to receive a "Compassionate Allowance". The Compassionate...
Injured At Work?
Find out if you can collect Work Comp benefits too