First off, let me say that 4 out of 5 times, denials occur because of faulty paperwork or lack of substantial proof, not because your condition isn’t being taken seriously. I wanted to make that clear from the very start. People often take it personally when they are...
Read MoreYou’ve found yourself unable to work and now you need to tap into disability benefits which you have paid into your entire working life. To get approved for these benefits you must essentially pass the gatekeepers. They will take a look at your application and decide if you...
Read MoreAs stated in a previous post, COLA adjustments will see an increase in payments by 2.8%. But for those people living on Social Security benefits, this amount wonn’t seem to make much of an impact. This is because inflation will negate the benefits of that raise. But according...
Read MoreWhen hiring a disability attorney — whether for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), long-term disability claims, or veterans’ benefits — focus on qualities that ensure expertise, reliability, and effective advocacy. Choosing the right attorney for your case is a process which shouldn’t be discounted....
Read MoreApproximately 5.5 million people depend on a wheelchair to travel outside of their home, this according to a U.S. Department of Transportation report from 2024. This number is up from about 3.5 million just 20 years ago. This statistic alone makes one understand how important wheelchair accessible vehicles...
Read MoreTraveling is a stressful and physically demanding activity. It can be a serious challenge when disabled people travel. When towns or cities are not equipped to handle special needs, it adds to that stress. 61 million people in this country are living with a disability. They, like everyone...
Read MoreVeterans Affairs (VA) disability ratings and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) are two separate federal programs that provide financial support for disabilities, but they operate under different rules. Disability ratings assigned by the VA are directly related to severity of service-related conditions. It is done on an incremental...
Read MoreAt midnight last night the government officially went into a shut down. A government shutdown occurs when the U.S. Congress fails to pass, or the president fails to sign, appropriations bills that fund federal agencies and programs, leading to a temporary halt in non-essential government operations. In a...
Read MoreIf you suddenly become disabled and unable to earn a living, then there is no reason not to file for disability. In fact, the Social Security Administration (SSA) recommends applying immediately to avoid delays in processing and potential back payments. Of course, if your situation is one where...
Read MoreAs of August 2025, the Social Security Administration states that 52.6 million retires receive a Social Security payment every month. For a large percentage of them this is their lifeline, and those funds are used to clothe and house them. So, keeping the payments adjusted for inflation and...
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