How Do Disability Back Payments Work?
Social Security Disability back benefits can be a complicated and confusing topicThe rules are confusing and differ depending on the type of benefit awarded. For instance, there are different rules regarding back benefits for Social Security Disability and SSI. The...
Coronavirus and Disability
How has coronavirus affected disability benefits?In this current age of the coronavirus, questions of disability are bound to come up. Those affected will ask, “am I disabled based on the coronavirus?" They will also wonder, “how will the coronavirus affect those...
When your disability determination decision is under review it is a good sign
Often the term "permanent disability" is used to describe social security disability or SSI. This term is misleading. If social security issues a favorable decision and grants disability benefits, they still have the power to cut off the benefits at any time should...
Why is It Better to Have a Lawyer for a Disability Claim?
It is common knowledge that people who are facing criminal charges or a civil lawsuit should retain a lawyer. The reasoning is obvious. Criminal defense and lawsuits involve complex questions of law and procedures unknown to those who do not have legal training. The...
Best Social Security Disability Advocates
It can be a daunting task to choose the right Social Security Disability/SSI lawyer. There are endless options to choose from, and all will say they are the best. Below are the criteria for selecting a Social Security Disability advocate.1) HIRE AN ATTORNEYA good...
Disability Advocate Near Me
Attorneys who regularly practice in local courts are far more likely to be successful in disability cases than lawyers who travel the country. Judges who decide disability cases are going to be more receptive to arguments from attorneys they know and trust than from...
Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits for Diabetics
Diabetes and Social Security Disability have a complicated past. For years those with uncontrolled diabetes could get Social Security Disability or SSI under a "listing." Remember, listings are set criteria for specific conditions...
How Social Security Decides If I Am Disabled
Whether or not you are disabled seems like a simple question, but for Social Security this simple question becomes intimidatingly complex. Social Security's method for determining disability is codified across thousands of pages riddled with legal terminology not...
Disability Benefits Due To Mental Condition
People with mental disabilities are often reluctant to apply for Social Security Disability Benefits or SSI. Because mental conditions do not appear in x-rays or an MRI, many people who suffer feel the stigma of not being believed. Social Security takes mental...
Buying a House on Disability Benefits
Buying a home is always an intimidating and daunting task for any potential buyer. If a disability recipient can afford it, it will not affect their ability to receive Social Security Disability. SSI, however, has different rules and parameters. Social Security...