Social Security Disability

Most everyone has experienced a bout of anxiety and knows how uncomfortable it can be to deal with. Imagine living with that just about every minute of every day of your life. That is what it is like for people who suffer from generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Even the simplest…

The Democrats have taken over the House of Representatives, and they are poised to offer a progressive agenda. One proposal gaining traction is the Social Security 2100 Act, introduced by Reps. John Larson of Connecticut, Conor Lamb of Pennsylvania, and Jahana Hayes of Connecticut. Social Security became a part of…

Since fiscal year 2010, Social Security has closed 67 field offices across rural and urban areas in America. These closures have resulted in limited access to the field offices still operating, increased wait-times at the offices and on the Social Security Administration’s hotline, and long delays for hearings and appeals….

Many people assume that since they have been paying into Social Security their whole lives, they should be able to get themselves the benefits they deserve in the event that they become disabled without outside help. You’re not crazy for thinking that. It’s just that securing your disability benefits is…

Congratulations, you survived the holidays.  But the holidays can bring with them more than good cheer and a few extra pounds.  It is the perfect time for phishing scams to increase, and phone calls seemingly made from the Social Security Administration or other agencies are no exception. Be aware that…

Laws that govern Social Security disability benefits require that disability claims be reviewed periodically to see if current recipients of disability benefits remain eligible for them.  In order to fix a backlog of claims, full medical reviews recently quadrupled, and they are expected to reach 900,000 this year. Megan Willis…

There are currently 800,000 people in America waiting for their Social Security Disability (SSDI) appeals to be heard. This number is bad enough to think about without factoring in the number of people who die while waiting for that appeal. In 2016, 8,699 Americans died before their appeal was determined;…

Back injuries are some of the leading causes of disability in the American workforce, and many people who receive Social Security Disability (SSDI) benefits do so as a result of back disabilities.  Surgery can be an effective way to alleviate pain or aid in a partial or complete recovery. But…

There are two types of disability benefits available to disabled Americans through the Social Security Administration (SSA).  Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) provides benefits to Americans who used to be able to work and paid into Social Security during their working years but who are now disabled and are no…

Katrina and Leslie Schaller are twins.  They are both United States citizens. They both suffer from myotonic dystrophy, which is a degenerative, debilitating genetic disorder that inhibits muscle function severely.  Only one of them, however, receives Supplemental Security Income (SSI) disability benefits. Why? Because Leslie lives in Pennsylvania, and Katrina…