Category Archives: Social Security Disability
Protecting Your Rights To Social Security Disability Benefits
Social Security disability benefits can provide a steady source of income if you are unable to work. Unfortunately, even after years of working and building up the required credits, getting your claim approved is often a challenge. Once you go through the process and finally do get your application approved, you want to make… Read More »
Social Security Disability Benefits: Filling Out A Residual Functional Capacity (RFC) Form
Social Security disability benefits can provide a life line if you are unable to work. Unfortunately, getting your benefits approved is often a challenge. One of the problems consists of the number of forms required. Not adequately understanding the information requested by the Social Security Administration (SSA) can end up resulting in denied or… Read More »
Medical Evidence Needed in a Social Security Disability Claim
There are many people that suffer from medical conditions that make it hard to work or perform certain tasks on their jobs. Many of these conditions tend to worsen with time and eventually result in long term disabilities. Without private long term disability (LTD) insurance in place, Social Security disability can provide a lifeline…. Read More »
Are There Changes Ahead For Social Security Disability Benefits?
For over a decade, there have been ongoing concerns related to funding of benefits provided through the Social Security Administration (SSA). COVID-19 only adds to the problem. A temporary waiver of payroll taxes is intended to provide an income boost during the pandemic but it could contribute to putting the future of SSA programs,… Read More »
Five Frequently Asked Questions About Social Security Disability Benefits
Social Security disability benefits act as a safety net in the event you are unable to work. They can help ensure that your family is provided for and that your monthly needs are met, but obtaining these benefits is not always easy. The claims process can be confusing and benefits are often delayed or… Read More »
Documenting Medical Conditions for Social Security Disability
Social Security disability benefits can help to ensure you are provided for in the event that medical conditions leave you unable to work. For people in this position, though, filing an application and getting these benefits approved can be challenging. Making sure your injury or illness is properly documented is half the battle. Communicating… Read More »
Social Security Disability and Your Coronavirus Stimulus Check
The coronavirus pandemic has created financial problems for the country as a whole and for individual residents of Florida. While those on Social Security disability are still collecting benefits, you may still be facing financial stresses due to lost family income and having to stock up on supplies. To ease the financial burden, the… Read More »
Do I Need a Social Security Disability Attorney to Obtain Benefits?
Unexpected injuries and illnesses can happen to anyone, regardless of their age or current health. When they do, they can prevent you from working, threatening you and your family’s financial security. In these situations, Social Security disability benefits can act as a life line. Unfortunately, many of the applications submitted end up being denied… Read More »
Four Ways to Maximize Your Social Security Disability Benefits
If you become disabled and are unable to work, you may be entitled to Social Security disability benefits. Unfortunately, many claimants fail to get the maximum amount they are entitled to. Regardless of your current health, there are some steps you can take to ensure you get the benefits you need and to maximize… Read More »
Timeline for Getting Approved for SSDI Benefits
Being diagnosed with a disability is very distressing. Not being able to perform the activities that one has been accustomed to doing, including work, can cause added strain, as the disabled individual may struggle to support himself/herself and his/her family. Fortunately, the federal government provides a program a disabled individual can use to receive… Read More »
