Can I Receive Disability for Chronic Pain?
- 08 May 2025
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
It is estimated that 21% of Americans suffer from chronic pain. That is a huge number when you consider the size of the population in the United States. That is roughly 50 million people who are under the thumb of regular and constant discomfort or sever pain. Is...
Read MoreHow Social Security Has Changed in 2025
- 05 May 2025
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
A new year and new administration will always bring about change in government programs. 2025 is no different. In this article we want to briefly go over some of the changes we have seen in 2025 in regard to Social Security. The government has claimed it has made...
Read MoreQuestions to Ask Your Disability Lawyer Before Hiring
- 21 Apr 2025
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
If you are thinking about hiring a disability attorney, then you are most likely considering hiring one for yourself or a loved one. A disability attorney can be of tremendous value when it comes to filing for disability or an appeal. This kind of attorney can deal with...
Read MoreUnderstanding Why Your Social Security Claim Was Denied: Common Reasons and Next Steps
- 16 Apr 2025
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
Around 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 MoreDo You Need a Disability Attorney for Your Disability Claim
- 20 Mar 2025
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
A somewhat common misconception among the population is that you need to hire a disability attorney to handle your disability case. This is simply not true. Anyone can file a disability claim on their own. In the modern era, you may even be able to have your hearing...
Read MoreSocial Security Overpayment Withholding Rate to Increase
- 11 Mar 2025
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
An overpayment from Social Security is something which occurs from time. The overall majority of people receive the correct amount from the SSA. In fact, it is reported that fewer than 1% of payees ever receive an overpayment. Still, 1% when it is applied to many millions of...
Read MoreRetroactive Social Security Payments are Being Sent
- 07 Mar 2025
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
1.1 million people with public pensions began receiving retroactive Social Security payments this month. The SSA announced that people with public pensions, ie., people like firefighters, police officers and teachers, began receiving payments due under the Social Security Fairness Act. Payments are expected to go through next month...
Read MoreThe Hidden Challenges of Proving an Invisible Disability
- 19 Feb 2025
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
There are many disabilities which are not visible to the naked eye. Many ailments are internal or or mental in nature but prevent the sufferer from working just the same. Invisible Physical Ailments People can spot a broken arm or mangled leg by using just their eyes. A...
Read MoreSocial Security Fairness Act Signed into Law
- 03 Feb 2025
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
The Social Security Fairness Act is now law, a move celebrated as a victory for public employees nationwide. The Government Pension Offset (GPO) and the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP), two laws that have long penalized public employees who have also received Social Security benefits from other jobs, are...
Read MoreChanges to Social Security Full Retirement Benefits Age
- 03 Jan 2025
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
A person can begin to collect their Social Security retirement benefits starting at 62 years old. But if they want to full amount, they have to wait until they are 66 years old. This has been the case for many decades. However, there are some slight changes this...
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