After years of criticism, Social Security has announced plans to change how it collects funds from disability claimants who have been overpaid benefits. Overpayments can occur for many reasons. Sometimes, Social Security does not properly calculate how payments should...
Some work injuries are instantaneous. Momentary contact with equipment can break a bone immediately. Someone falling takes less than a second. They could injure their brain and require weeks of medical care afterward. Other injuries take a long time to develop. Some...
The Social Security Disability process from start to finish is unfortunately a longer process than most expect. There are several steps that have to happen once you file your application. It is also important to note that each of these steps take time as well. Once...
A very common question from disability claimants is how much an attorney will cost and how we’ll get paid. The good news is that almost all Social Security disability attorneys work on contingency, meaning they only get paid if and when you win. And those payments are...
If you have been awarded Social Security Disability benefits, one of your main concerns will likely be how much your monthly payment will be. While it is important to note that the calculation of your monthly payment is quite complicated, this blog post will attempt...
I’m a government worker, how am I impacted? If your employer didn’t withhold Social Security taxes, your benefits (retirement and disability) will be reduced under the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP). This reduction may not occur if you paid enough taxes from...
Do you have a family member/loved one who receives Social Security Disability benefits? It could be your mother, spouse, sister, child, grandmother, etc. This will mainly apply only if your loved one receives Social Security disability through the SSI program. This...
Your Social Security Disability Insurance (“SSDI”) benefits will cease if you go back to work and earn over the threshold for Substantial Gainful Activity. Supplemental Security Income (“SSI”) benefits will stop if you go back to work and earn more money than the...
Lymphomas are cancers of the lymphatic system, which is a group of organs, vessels and tissues that protect you from infection and keep a healthy balance of fluids throughout your body. The lymphatic system, or lymphoid system, is part of the immune system and...
A restful night’s sleep is paramount to performing well in a competitive work environment. Experts recommend seven to nine hours of sleep per night for adults to be fully rested and mentally alert upon waking. Fatigue or daytime drowsiness from poor sleep can lead to...