Veterans 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 MoreThis week marked the 90th anniversary of the Social Security Administration. President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law on August 14, 1935. The administration has expanded and changed quite a bit since those early days. Commissioner Frank J. Bisignano had this to say: “For...
Read MoreThe 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 MoreAround 67% of initial Social Security Disability claims are denied. So, receiving a denial notice on your first go-around is not the end of the world. Instead, it should be taken as a sign that you need to strengthen your application by understanding why your claim was denied...
Read MoreTen years ago, the ABLE act was signed into law. As you may have guessed, ABLE is an acronym which stands for Achieving a Better Life Experience. The actual full and legal name of the Act is the Stephen Beck, Jr. Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act....
Read MoreIt is now estimated that 1 in 33 people born in 2025 will have autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This is a national average based on all states combined. There are areas of the country where the diagnosis is more common. For instance, in Maryland that number is 1...
Read MoreWe are in the fourth quarter of the year which means this is when Social Security begins announcing changes to any policies or procedures for the upcoming year. People typically tend to pay attention to these announcements because of COLA (Cost of Living Adjustment). With products and services...
Read MoreOverpayments can happen anytime money changes hands. This is no different when it comes to payments issued by the Social Security Administration. Sometimes, they error and send too much money or a double payment. What should you do if this happens? Please read on to find out. The...
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