Social Security Disability

Every so often, Social Security is required by law to evaluate the current medical condition of all people receiving Social Security Disability (SSD) payments to make sure their disabilities still qualify for benefits. As a general rule, if your disability still keeps you from working, or your health has not…

The recently-released 2019 annual report of the Social Security and Medicare trustees reminded everyone that Social Security and Medicare face long-term financial challenges, since each relies on an ever-present, giant pot of money to function. The report indicates that Social Security’s costs will exceed its income in 2020 for the…

Companies have assumed for years that employing people with disabilities would cost them too much money. As a result, much legislation has been passed to protect potential employees from being discriminated against because of their disabilities. Thinking it is too expensive to employ disabled workers is outdated and inaccurate. Between…

If you become unable to work because of an injury or disability, you may qualify for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. It can, however, be difficult to qualify for benefits, so some people end up applying for private disability insurance. Before you spend more money than you have to, talk…

In the past, we have discussed refraining from advertising too much of your life on social media because it may paint the wrong picture for the Social Security Administration in assessing your SSD claim. It is equally important that you think twice before posting if you are the plaintiff in…

If you suffer from a physical or mental condition that impairs your ability to work full-time, you may be able to file a successful social security disability claim through the Social Security Administration. There are two kinds of benefits: 1) social security disability insurance (SSDI); and 2) supplemental security income…

As previously noted, the Social Security Administration is considering using claimants’ social media profiles as a way to determine true disability. That is a terrible idea, for a number of reasons. In its budget request to Congress last year, SSA said it was considering using social media more frequently when…

If the Trump Administration gets its way, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) will pay out $84 billion less over the next ten years. Everyone who works and pays taxes knows that part of your wages goes into a pool of money that funds Social Security. Social Security is actually comprised…

Have you applied for or are you receiving Social Security Disability benefits? Do you have active social media profiles? Then be careful what you post. The Social Security Administration and President Trump are watching. When then-candidate Trump was running for office, he promised to safeguard Social Security: “I was the…

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…