Applying for any kind of disability benefit provided by the Social Security Administration can be an intimidating process for first-timers, especially if you have an urgent need for financial support because of your inability to work. On top of that, it is common for the SSA to reject applicants over minor procedural mistakes or omissions, …
Update: The Deputy Commissioner of Communications for the Social Security Administration confirmed an 8.7% cost of living increase for 2023. Social Security retirees and Social Security Disability recipients are in line for a historic cost-of-living-adjustment (COLA) in 2023, which is projected to surpass 2022’s 5.9% increase in benefits. The increase is expected to be formally …
If you have filed for Social Security disability and your claim has been denied, you may be offered a hearing with an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) via video teleconference (VTC) instead of an in-person hearing. Having a VTC can speed up the process of having your case heard and decided by eliminating travel time and …
Newly Proposed Legislation to Increase Social Security Benefit Amounts: Recently Rep. John Larson (D-CT) reintroduced his 2100 Act: A Sacred Trust bill which offers many benefits for those receiving Social Security, or looking to apply in the future. Rep. Larson, the chair of the Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee, continues to introduce legislation …
Medical Records, Ongoing Treatment, and how to strengthen your case while waiting for your hearing date. One of the most common mistakes people make after filing for disability is to stop seeking treatment or not follow up with their doctors. As a person filing for disability, it is often difficult to continue treating your doctors …
Nearly three years ago, a former firefighter was diagnosed with Stage 4 melanoma. Despite many treatments, doctors still found inoperable cancerous tumors on various parts of his body, including his lungs and spine. Unfortunately, the former Ohio firefighter faced difficulty when trying to obtain disability benefits due the state in which he lived. An article …
Social Security can be a confusing topic for many, and indeed, it can be a rather complex system to navigate. For the benefit of our clients, we have identified five frequently asked questions about Social Security Disability benefits. Who is eligible for SSD benefits? People who have worked long enough at a job that is …
Same-sex married couples from states that did not recognize their marriages were finally able to begin collecting social security benefits last week. The Social Security Administration will now retroactively be applying the Obergefell v. Hodges decision to couples with pending claims who were married before the SCOTUS decision and who lived in states that previously …
This past Friday, the United States became the 21st nation and the most populated country to legalize same-sex marriage. Although gay marriage has been a divisive issue and will likely continue to spark political conflict, it is now legal in all 50 states, including Nevada. With the legalization of same-sex marriage, gay married couples will …
The Social Security Administration (SSA) provides benefits to eligible workers who have reached retirement age, as well as those who are disabled. The benefits available to retirees depend on the amount of time they worked and how much they earned over their working years. Retirement benefits fall into two categories: monthly payments, known as Social …
Social Security disability (SSD) is an area of administrative law. By its very nature, a person does not have to be a practicing attorney or even a licensed professional to represent someone in their SSD matter before an administrative law judge (ALJ) or otherwise handle a claim. However, this is an area of the law …
The U.S. Treasury Department has implemented a new rule to phase out paper checks for federal benefit and non-tax payments by March 1, 2013, according to The Boston Globe. This includes payments from the Social Security Administration, Office of Personnel Management, Veterans Affairs, Department of Labor and Railroad Retirement Board. Replacing the paper check system …
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