Helping People With Disabilities Nationwide
It’s no secret that which judge hears your case can be a major factor in whether you’re approved for disability benefits. The award rate for each administrative law judge working for the Social Security Administration is publicly available information. Some judges...
Heart conditions rank as one of the top causes of disability in the United States. Fortunately, many people who suffer from heart conditions are eligible to receive Social Security Disability Insurance benefits. However, there are many different types of...
There are several clear reasons you may have been denied. You are earning too much money! While some work and income are allowed while receiving disability benefits, if you are earning over “SGA” (Substantial Gainful Activity), the monthly amount set by Federal law,...
This question is often asked, but not often explained well. Your SSDI benefits are typically calculated using your history of work earnings. If you are concerned about becoming disabled in the future, know that your SSDI amount is calculated using an average of your...
As disability attorneys, we have all witnessed the difficulties faced by our clients. Some clients have limited education and a poor understanding of the world in which we live. They are often rightfully angry about the hand they were dealt in life. While some people...
Nope. Once you are determined to be disabled by SSA or a hearing judge, a few things can terminate your benefits. First, you may age out of the program! Once you reach full retirement age (65-67, depending on your birthdate) you will be automatically converted to...
You’ve FINALLY received your Social Security disability benefits…what a relief! Now you’re getting mail that states your benefits are being reduced…but why?? Disability benefits can be reduced for several reasons, some of the most common of which are Worker’s...
To prevail on a Social Security Disability claim, the claimant must prove an inability to engage in substantial gainful activity, which the Administration generally defines as “work activity that involves doing significant physical or mental activities… [and] is the...
If you are awarded Social Security disability benefits, it is important to know that you may be eligible for health insurance programs such as Medicaid and Medicare. However, these two programs have different eligibility requirements. This blog post will focus on the...
While the previous Congress passed a flurry of legislation in the closing days of 2022, one issue that again failed to pass was raising the income limit to be eligible for Supplemental Security Income benefits. Currently, the asset limit for SSI is $2,000 for...
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