Social Security Disability

Previous articles have discussed the merits of working with an experienced Social Security disability attorney to represent your interests as you apply for benefits because, statistically speaking, your chances of getting approved for disability benefits improve greatly with the help of an attorney, especially at the hearing stage. Here, we…

In the United States, any litigant can choose to represent him or herself. But that doesn’t mean you should. And you should really consider hiring an attorney to represent you if you are applying for Social Security disability benefits. To be clear, you do not need to hire a disability…

In 1919, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed November 11 as the day our country honors our active military members and veterans. On Veterans Day we continue to honor those ordinary people who have done and continue to do something extraordinary to ensure our freedom. Although we honor them one day each…

If you experience an injury or develop a condition that keeps you from working, and you meet the strict criteria established by Social Security, you may be entitled to Social Security disability benefits. You are strongly encouraged to seek the help of an experienced disability benefits attorney who can guide…

There are two classifications of disability benefits under the Social Security Administration: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). In this article, we will discuss the relevant differences between the two as well as the criteria that must be met in order to qualify for benefits. Qualifying…

Most Americans have an understanding of the benefits that Social Security provides in the event of disability or retirement, but they may not understand the differences between different benefit programs or that they can work both separately and together. Today, we take a closer look at Social Security Disability Insurance…

Many people think that you are not able to work if you are receiving Social Security disability benefits, either Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). And, while that is generally true in most cases, there are some exceptions. If you meet certain criteria, you may be…

How many private pension plans, annuities or individual retirement accounts can boast that less than one penny of every dollar spent goes to administration? Social Security can. Social Security is the most universal, secure and efficient source of retirement benefits, disability and life insurance in our nation. It keeps Americans…

Recently, we discussed advantages to qualifying for concurrent benefits, or the ability to receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) at the same time. If you qualify solely for SSI benefits, you are eligible to receive Medicaid coverage, and there is no waiting period to begin…

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are two separate disability benefits programs that were designed to meet the needs of different groups of disabled Americans. But there are some situations in which disabled individuals can collect both SSDI and SSI benefits, called concurrent benefits. The simplest…