Helping People With Disabilities Nationwide
Can noncitizens apply for disability benefits under the Social Security Act? Yes, but there are limitations, depending on the immigration status of the applicant and the type of benefit requested. There are four basic types of immigration status for noncitizens in the...
The process of applying for, and awaiting a decision, in a social security disability case is a long one. We know it is very frustrating to wait so long for decisions. As of October 2023, the processing time for an application on initial determination is 217 days. The...
Social Security has established a five-month waiting period for receiving benefits from the time you were disabled. The Social Security Administration established this waiting period to ensure that benefits would not be paid to people with . Essentially, Social...
In 2024 Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits will be increased by 3.2%, this is called a cost of living adjustment (“COLA”). The purpose of the COLA is to ensure benefits and their purchasing power are not eroded by inflation, and for that reason...
Injuries to the head are often debilitating. Anytime someone receives a blow to the head, they may be at risk for traumatic brain injury (TBI). Traumatic brain injuries can be extreme and permanent, or they may have no obvious symptoms at all. Fortunately, individuals...
There are many different important dates that are important to note for any Social Security Disability claim. These include date last insured (DLI), alleged onset date (AOD), and date of filing (DOF). This blog post will focus specifically on date last insured. Date...
Blue-collar workers help keep Minnesota running. They drive commercial trucks, work in factories and repair infrastructure. They also take on a lot of personal risk because of their job responsibilities. A broken arm, a repetitive stress injury or a head injury from a...
Disability recipients will see a much more modest increase in benefits than what they saw last year. The Social Security Administration has announced 3.2 percent increase in benefits for retirees and those receiving disability in 2024. What that means in real terms is...
The Social Security Administration’s disability programs can provide income and many other benefits for those who are disabled and can no longer work to earn a living. For anyone who faces such a scenario, it is crucial that the SSA processes applications for Social...
Here’s something all too frustrating and common at disability hearings: We gather all the medical records. There are hundreds of pages of medical records detailing my client’s mental and physical limitations. Their testimony? Almost perfect. They explain to the judge...
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