SSD – Social Security Disability Process And Benefits

No one wants to suffer an illness or injury that interferes with the ability to earn a living. Yet, this happens to thousands of people across the country every year. Luckily, qualifying individuals can take advantage of Social Security Disability Insurance benefits...

Yes, if you used to be self-employed, and while doing so, paid self-employment (SECA) taxes. These taxes will have earned you eligibility for the disability program, just as FICA taxes do for employees of a business. If you are still self-employed, you may still be...

Along with several forms and paperwork required by Social Security, an individual is responsible for obtaining and submitting all medical records relevant to their case. These medical records include all medical appointments and treatment within the time frame an...

Concerns about Social Security frauds and scams are reasonable and should be paid attention to! Whether or not you are receiving some type of Social Security benefit, the issue impacts all tax payers. Typical types of fraud include concealing work activity or medical...

A continuing disability review (CDR) is a process by which Social Security analyzes your medical impairments to determine if you continue to be disabled in order to keep receiving benefits. If Social Security determines that your condition has improved and you are no...

A vocational expert is present and generally will testify at every Social Security disability hearing. Due to the impact of the pandemic, most vocational experts will now appear at your hearing by telephone despite if your hearing is in-person, by video, or by...

Of the many confusing aspects of the disability process, one thing that continually mystifies many claimants is the role of vocational experts at a disability hearing. Vocational experts are called to testify at nearly every single adult disability hearing. They...

One issue that some claimants have trouble understanding is how much they can earn and still be eligible for disability benefits. Under Social Security’s rules, you have to earn less than what SSA calls “substantial gainful activity” (SGA) to receive disability...

Many who apply for Social Security Disability Insurance are denied due to medical reasons. A medical denial means the Social Security Administration found that the applicant’s medical conditions were not severe enough to prevent the individual from working. However,...

The answer depends on what type of disability payment you are receiving. If you receive Supplemental Security Income (“SSI”), then your children cannot also receive a check solely because you receive disability. However, if you receive Social Security Disability...

Facing a disability impacts all areas of your life. In addition to your physical limitations, you may not be able to work or afford your care and treatment expenses. Knowing you qualify for Social Security Disability (SSDI) and getting the support you need can often...

A common question many ask once they have been awarded Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits is if they can work (or try to go back to work) while still receiving their benefits. The simple answer is yes, it is possible to for a person to work while...

SSI payments are paid on the first of each month. For SSDI, you are paid based on the day of the month you were born. If you were born on the 1st through the 10th of the month, you will be paid on the second Wednesday of the month. If you were born on the 11th through...

In 2022 Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits were increased by 5.9%, this is called a cost of living adjustment (“COLA”) and is done annually.  Some years the difference is very small, and some years it is larger. The purpose of the COLA is to...

This is a question we get from almost all of our clients! There are two different types of Social Security Disability, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance benefits (SSDI). SSI applies to individuals with limited income and...