Social Security Disability

Facing a disability can be an incredibly challenging time for you and your family. The financial stress that comes from the inability to earn an income, combined with mounting medical costs, can feel overwhelming. If you have a mental or physical condition that prevents you from working, you likely qualify…

If you were awarded Social Security disability benefits, the Social Security Administration determined your condition was so severe it prevented you from working and earning income. However, just because you’ve obtained your benefits doesn’t guarantee they’ll last forever. The SSA periodically reexamines beneficiary cases through continuing disability reviews (CDR) to…

Families face serious emotional and financial challenges following the loss of a loved one. Dependents may be uncertain about how they will provide for themselves and other family members without their loved one’s income. Fortunately, Social Security does offer some financial relief through survivor benefits. Survivor benefits are monthly payments…

Green card holders are permanent residents with the legal right to live and work in the US. While this status doesn’t disqualify you from benefits such as Social Security disability insurance, Social Security retirement, or Supplement Security Insurance, having a green card may affect when you are eligible for them.…

It can take months to get your SSDI hearing scheduled after submitting your disability application. According to data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), the average wait time is about 9 months, though it’s entirely possible to wait more than a year for a hearing date. Unfortunately, some circumstances may…

If you are suffering from a disability or recovering from an accident, you’ll most likely need to take leave from work. However, this time away from your job can cause a lot of stress and anxiety. Instead of focusing on recuperating, you may worry about losing your job. Workers have…

By Jeffrey Freedman Article appeared in The Buffalo News on September 25, 2024 Last December, the Social Security Administration got a new commissioner in Martin O’Malley. The former governor of Maryland was appointed to address poor customer service, including the almost two-year wait for decisions on Social Security Disability (SSD)…

You’ll probably feel like breathing a sigh of relief after your Social Security disability hearing is over. Gathering every piece of paperwork and preparing for questions from an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) aren’t small tasks. Since most disability claimants get approved for benefits at the hearing stage, it’s important to…

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs through the Social Security Administration (SSA) support millions of Americans. In fact, reports from the SSA state nearly 9 million people receive SSDI benefits while about 7.5 million receive SSI payments. If you’re earning rental income from properties you…

If you’re approved for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you’ve successfully completed the hardest part of the process. However, that doesn’t mean the process is over forever. The Social Security Administration (SSA) periodically conducts a continuing disability review to ensure you are still eligible for…