Helping People With Disabilities Nationwide
An estimated 38 million Americans, or more than 11 percent of the U.S. population suffers from diabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control. And it’s likely that a quarter of those individuals don’t even know that they have it. But as anyone living with...
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a lifeline for people who cannot work due to a disabling condition. These benefits provide monthly financial support to people who have a sufficient work history and paid into the Social Security system but now find...
The main lobbying organization for claimants and claimants’ attorneys, NOSSCR, has been working hard to secure some long overdue changes to the rules for SSI eligibility and impacts on benefits. Starting 9/30/24, rental assistance will likely have less of an impact on...
Assets and income (even if it’s not from working) can have a drastic impact on a disability case, though that can depend a lot on what kind of case you’ve filed and what exactly those assets consist of. Usually, if you own your home, your application for disability...
SSA recognizes same-sex marriages in all states, as well as some nonmarital legal relationships (such as some civil unions and domestic partnerships). The recognition of relationship status is important to determine benefit eligibility. Here are a few things you...
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...
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