Helping People With Disabilities Nationwide
Something that surprises many people is that you actually are allowed to work while waiting for disability benefits. However, the amounts vary from year to year and can have all sorts of different impacts on a disability claim. Social Security Announces 2025 SGA...
Before the Covid-19 pandemic, Social Security disability hearings were held either in-person, or from an approved Social Security remote hearing location with the judge appearing by video, and the claimant and their attorney in another location. If a claimant couldn’t...
In 2025, the amount of money you can earn and still be eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance is $1,620 a month before taxes. This means, in a minimum wage position in a city like Chicago, with a minimum wage of $16.20 an hour, you could work approximately...
The Social Security Administration announced the Cost of Living Adjustment for 2025 on 10/10/24. Beginning in 2025, SSI will increase 2.5%. The current maximum SSI is $943 in 2024, so this will increase to $967. The administration will send a notice to current...
People who apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits often need immediate assistance. They cannot work due to pressing medical challenges, and they need resources to pay their regular cost-of-living expenses. When they apply, they probably expect...
Properly reporting a work injury in Minnesota is crucial for protecting your rights and ensuring you receive appropriate compensation. This guide covers the essential aspects of when to report, how to report, and what to say when reporting a work injury. When to...
If you've suffered a work-related injury in Minnesota, you may be eligible for vocational rehabilitation benefits. These benefits are designed to help injured workers like you return to the workforce and regain your pre-injury economic status. In this blog, we'll...
Compensation Cases If you've been injured at work in Minnesota and are seeking workers' compensation benefits, you may be asked to undergo an Independent Medical Examination (IME). Despite the term "independent," an IME is often arranged by your employer’s insurance...
Applying for Social Security Disability benefits can be a long and challenging process. You may have requested a hearing before an administrative law judge if your initial application was denied. This hearing is a crucial opportunity to present your case and...
If you've been injured on the job in Minnesota, you may be eligible for workers' compensation benefits. These benefits provide financial support while you're unable to work or are working at reduced capacity due to a work-related injury. In this blog post, we'll...
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