Helping People With Disabilities Nationwide
Hiring an attorney in your Social Security Disability case is often extremely helpful due to their expertise in the field and preparing your case, but the cost of hiring an attorney can be a huge concern for many. When you hire an attorney to represent you, you will...
When workers become injured and can no longer provide a living for themselves and their families, they can apply for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits to help them through this difficult time. Unfortunately, getting these benefits can take weeks and is...
Turkey processing and other meatpacking jobs are relatively dangerous. The nature of the work creates numerous employment hazards. Workers can get hurt in sudden incidents. They can also develop job-acquired illnesses due to routine job functions or pathogen exposure....
Yes, you can. So long as you have worked full time in the five years prior to filing for benefits, you are covered under Social Security Disability Insurance (“SSDI”). SSDI does not have any limits on other benefits you may receive, such as VA benefits or a private...
If you are awarded Social Security Disability Insurance benefits before you are full retirement age, they will automatically transition into retirement benefits when you reach full retirement age. Further, many people take early retirement while waiting for their...
A few weeks after your disability hearing, you’ll receive a letter in the mail explaining the administrative law judge’s decision. In the best case scenario, it’s a fully favorable decision. Social Security processes your backpay, and you’re able to begin collecting...
Millions of people across the country suffer from arthritis. Inflammation of the joints and the tissue around the joints is one of the leading causes of disability today. Those who suffer from arthritis often find that movements that come easy to most people, like...
Information technology (IT) jobs aren't usually high risk. High-risk professions include maritime work, construction jobs and forestry professions. IT professionals often work in offices. They may have limited face-to-face exposure to customers. It is reasonable to...
One of the most frustrating things about the Social Security disability process is the five month waiting period. It works like this: if you’re approved for Social Security Disability Insurance (the program you pay into with your payroll taxes), you simply don’t get...
After 12 months of no work activity, a person can attempt to return to work without automatically losing their disability benefits. This is called the Trial Work Period (TWP). During this period, you may earn $1050.00/month (before taxes are taken out) in 2023 (this...
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