Helping People With Disabilities Nationwide
President Biden is seeking to increase Social Security’s annual budget by nearly 10 percent -or $1.3 billion- in 2022. The money would largely go to better customer service, which is badly needed for the agency. It’s not uncommon for claimants to tell me that it takes...
We’re now seeing hearings come up for many claimants who lost their jobs as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Most of these individuals qualified for enhanced unemployment benefits for much of the last year, so of course the question has come up whether they can...
Even with a genuine need, qualifying for government benefits is not easy. Individuals hoping to qualify often have a difficult time proving their qualifications for Social Security Disability Insurance and gaining those benefits. In regard to the qualifications,...
Not being able to work can cause numerous setbacks in any person’s life. When the inability is caused by a disabling condition, it can come as a great relief when the individual qualifies for Social Security Disability benefits. SSDI can provide financial assistance...
Dealing with barriers and obstacles is something people with disabilities must face every day. While it may be a simple thing to break down some physical barriers, such as curbs, doorways, and narrow aisles, others are more complicated. When it comes to receiving...
It is common for people to live with medical conditions that are not obvious to the eye. Some individuals may avoid even talking about their condition because it can seem embarrassing. However, it is necessary to come to terms with their condition if it seriously...
Let’s say you had a Social Security disability hearing and the judge denied you. You received a decision in the mail following the hearing explaining why the judge found you not disabled. This decision has a date on it and that date is very important if you choose to...
The Social Security hearing offices around the nation officially closed in March 2020 due to circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. This means all in person services were closed to the public. This included all in person hearings and in person video...
May is Mental Health Awareness month. While mental health and the many stigmas that are often associated with certain conditions have been more of a focus in recent years, there is still a long way to go before individuals fully understand how mood disorders, memory...
In a 9-0 decision, the Supreme Court ruled last month that disability claimants do not need to raise constitutional challenges to the appointment of a judge during their hearing. The ruling opens the door for disability representatives to make such challenges during...
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