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As with most answers in the law, this depends. If you are receiving SSDI, it may be garnished if you owe money to the government. This could be for back taxes or federal student loans, or even for child support and alimony. Additionally, any fines imposed as a result...
In short, the answer is yes – someone who suffers with chronic migraine headaches may file (and be awarded) Social Security Disability benefits. However, it is important to note that migraines are not specifically found in the Social Security’s listing of impairments....
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a common, yet complex, mental health diagnosis that many people are familiar with. It usually develops when someone experiences a traumatic event (abuse, combat, a violent attack), often leading to ongoing re-experiencing of...
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Social Security Administration began allowing remote hearing options. They have opted to continue with these options for clients. You always have the option to choose to appear in person for your hearing, and we will appear in person...
There are two kinds of disability through the Social Security Agency: Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income. Social Security Disability Insurance is based on the taxes you have paid into the Social Security System while you were...
In April 2024, Social Security finalized the proposal which officially changed the past relevant work period which will be considered. This changed the past relevant work period from work performed in the past fifteen years to work performed in the past five years....
Of course, when I talk to clients about their disability cases, they want to tell me about their medical conditions. But an unusual feature of the disability system is that in some cases, how and when they performed their past work can actually be more important than...
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...
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