Tag Archives: Florida Social Security Disability Lawyers
Work Credits and Qualifying for Social Security Disability Insurance
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a program offered through the Social Security Administration (SSA) to provide financial assistance for those who have become disabled and are unable to work. Upon application to the SSA, if a worker can show that his/her condition has so affected his ability to continue his/her current employment, then… Read More »
New Legislation Proposed that Relaxes the SSDI Process
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits are intended to provide compensation for individuals who suffer a long-term disability and, as a result, are unable to continue working. The Social Security Administration (SSA) imposes stringent requirements to qualify for benefits, so the services of an attorney experienced in handling SSDI applications can be a crucial… Read More »
How SSDI, Long-Term Disability Insurance, and Workers’ Compensation Intersect
An employee who suffers a disability, rendering him/her unable to work for an extended period of time, can undergo more pain than just the disability. The financial strain, which affects the disabled individual and his/her family, is often harder to accept than the debilitating condition itself. Retaining the services of an attorney experienced in… Read More »
New Conditions Added to the Compassionate Allowance Program
Experiencing the onset of a disability can be a devastating event. Whether physical or mental in nature, having to compensate and make adjustments for actions which, just before, were an afterthought, can bring down the psyche of even the most strong-willed individual. Another aspect of a person’s life that typically suffers when he/she suffers… Read More »
What you Need to Apply for Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits
The Social Security Administration (SSA) administers the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) scheme, which is intended to provide a successful applicant, who has suffered a disability and is unable to work, with a monthly income. Although not required, retaining the services of an attorney experienced in disability benefits is crucial for shepherding the applicant’s… Read More »
Effects Of New Rule Changes On Social Security Disability Insurance Claims
Filing an application for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, like almost any dealing with a governmental entity, is not an easy experience. Thus, many potential applicants engage the services of an attorney experienced with SSDI applications and benefits to help them move their application through the SSDI process. In many cases, these attorneys… Read More »
The Struggles Of Being Denied Social Security Disability Benefits
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) provides eligible individuals with financial support to compensate for the individual being unable to work as a result of a disability. The process to become an eligible recipient requires the filing an application with the Social Security Administration (SSA). This application is examined by the SSA to ensure that… Read More »
Succeeding At The Initial Stage Of A Social Security Disability Insurance Application
It is commonly accepted that most Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) applications will be rejected at the initial stage. Likewise, it is expected that most will appeal the rejection, which eventually leads to a hearing in front of a Social Security Administration (SSA) judge. It is at this stage the applicant generally expects to… Read More »
Obesity And Social Security Disability Insurance
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits are intended to provide financial support for individuals who are unable to work due to a debilitating disability. To ensure that this is the case, the Social Security Administration (SSA), the agency that examines SSDI applications, offers detailed descriptions as to what constitutes a debilitating disability. These descriptions… Read More »
Qualifying For SSDI Benefits As A U.S. Military Veteran
Military veterans provided a valuable service to this country that often comes at significant physical and mental cost. The likelihood of suffering a disabling injury or developing Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is considerably higher for these individuals, and lead many to seek disability benefits when working becomes impossible. While most veterans instinctively turn to… Read More »
