Year: 2024

Do you or a loved one have a serious medical condition and need Social Security disability benefits quickly? The Social Security Compassionate Allowances program can fast-track claims for those with the most severe disabilities, cutting down on the wait time for financial support. Qualifying for this program can make a…

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) provides benefits for qualified Americans who cannot work because of a disability. If you’re considering going to college and learning a new skill, you may wonder whether attending school will affect your SSDI benefits. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has no rules forbidding SSDI recipients…

Several federal programs provide benefits to seniors and disabled individuals. Two of the most common programs are Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). However, each program comes with eligibility requirements that must be met to qualify for monthly payments.  So, what’s the difference between SSI and…

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) provide financial support to individuals with disabilities. As drug and alcohol addiction can be among the most debilitating disorders an individual can face, many people wonder if these programs cover substance use disorders. Can You Get Disability Benefits for Drug…

Do you have an injury or condition that keeps you from earning a living? If so, you may be entitled to Social Security Disability Insurance benefits, which provide financial payments to workers who become disabled from gainful employment. However, the Social Security Administration has limited resources to pay SSDI benefits….

  When you file a personal injury claim after an Oklahoma car accident, it’s crucial to account for all your losses from the crash. Getting an accurate assessment of all the ways the collision has affected your life is how you maximize your damages (the money you receive from an…

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits can offer a critical financial lifeline for people in need. Yet, according to data from the Social Security Administration, only 38 percent of claims are approved based on the initial application. That means nearly two-thirds of people are denied when they first apply for…

Hiring a Social Security Disability attorney can make a significant difference in the outcome of your claim. From explaining complex laws to effectively representing you in hearings, an attorney provides invaluable support. You’ll want to know, “How much is a disability lawyer going to cost me?” Following is a breakdown…

Technological advances and changes in workplace culture have led to a surge in employees working from home. A recent Pew Research Center survey finds that around one-third of Americans currently work remotely.  Changes to the traditional work environment raise questions about whether remote employees can receive workers’ compensation benefits. Workers’…

If you’re disabled and no longer able to work and have also reached the age where you can begin collecting Social Security retirement benefits, can you collect retirement and disability at the same time? Traditional Social Security disability benefits represent an earlier-available form of retirement benefits, so unless certain exceptions…