Senators Move Forward with Plan to Invest $1.5T in Social Security
- 09 Aug 2025
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
Senators Bill Cassidy (R-La.) and Tim Kaine (D-Va.) are pushing for a plan to help Social Security in the long run. This bi-partisan effort looks to stabilize the future of Social Security by creating a secure trust which will grow over a 70-year period of time. The early...
Read MoreShort-term Disability Coverage vs Long-Term
- 05 Aug 2025
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
If you are approved for short-term disability (STD) that does not automatically mean that you will be approved for long-term disability (LTD). There are differences in the two benefits system which we will briefly explain below. Different Applications and Reviewers Even if you already have STD under the...
Read MoreAt What Age Can I get Full Retirment from Social Security?
- 22 Jul 2025
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
Social Security is the safety net system you pay into from your very first paycheck. Its benefits are there to help should you become disabled and for when you retire from the workforce. As life expectancy increased through the decades so did the age at which you could...
Read MoreADA Celebrates 35 Years This Month
- 21 Jul 2025
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
In July of 1990, the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) was signed into law. This legislation was a game changer for U.S. citizens with disabilities and would come to shape the system we have in place today. The ADA guaranteed equal opportunity in public accommodations, employment, and more....
Read MoreHow Can a Person with a 100% Disability Rating from the V.A. get denied SSDI?
- 08 Jul 2025
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
The world of disability law can be complex and (at times) confusing. We have been practicing this kind law for many years now and have seen many hundreds of unique cases. Each and every time someone is approved or denied disability we learn from their case. Today we...
Read More90% of Social Security Beneficiaries Receive Tax Break
- 04 Jul 2025
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
New legislation was signed this week which removed federal taxes on Social Security benefits for up to 90% of recipients, providing much needed relief. When a person is on a fixed-income and unable to work, every penny counts. “This is a historic step forward for America’s seniors,” said...
Read MoreMedical Evidence is Most Important Factor When Filing for Disability
- 03 Jul 2025
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
When it comes to filing for disability there are many factors to consider. Providing accurate and timely information on your application is a must but one factor stands out as more important than any other. Medical documentation detailing your condition from initial diagnosis to your most recent treatment...
Read MoreHow Long Do I Have to Wait for Approval?
- 25 Jun 2025
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
Many Americans will develop ailments which will prevent them from working. This is just a fact of life. This is why we pay into the Social Security system from our very first paycheck. Social Security Disability Insurance is your safety net in case you are unable to earn...
Read MoreWhy Choosing the Right Social Security Disability Attorney Matters
- 16 Jun 2025
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
You’ve been down the road of applying for disability only to find yourself at a dead end. You even reached out to an attorney to help, and your case stalled. This could very well be due to choosing a bad attorney. An attorney with a poor work ethic...
Read MoreCan a Person Still Collect Long Term Disability if They Live Outside of the USA?
- 09 Jun 2025
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
In 2016, a study was conducted which showed approximately 8.7 million citizens lived outside of the United States. It also found that about half of them receive some sort of payment from the Social Security Administration. Most of these folks are receiving Social Security retirement benefits while a...
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