Will the Government Shut Down Affect Disability Payments?
- 01 Oct 2025
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
At 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 MoreHow Long Must a Person Be Disabled Before They Can File for Disability?
- 24 Sep 2025
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
If 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 MoreAppealing SSDI Benefits Denial
- 10 Sep 2025
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
Disability benefits are something most people don’t put very much thought into until they need them. As you may know, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is the government plan that we pay into our entire working careers. The money in this fund is issued to people who are...
Read MoreThis One Thing Can Help Your Disability Case Tremendously
- 20 Aug 2025
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
If you are unable to earn a full-time income and have decided it is time to apply for disability benefits, then this article is for you. The more information you have before moving forward the better. In this article we want to inform you about an item which...
Read MoreSocial Security Celebrates 90 Years of Service
- 15 Aug 2025
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
This 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 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 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...
Read MoreTop Reasons People are Denied Disability
- 22 May 2025
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
Filing for disability can be a long and arduous process. People file for disability when they are no longer able to earn a viable living and need help. Time is of the essence. Unfortunately, about 3/4 of initial disability claims are denied. In this article we will go...
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