How Do I Pay My Bills While Waiting for a Decision on Social Security Disability?
It might be a while before the Social Security Administration (SSA) decides whether to award you benefits. This may leave you struggling to pay your bills, particularly if you cannot work very much…
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Read MoreHow to Talk to Your Physician About Your Social Security Disability Claim
The idea of being disabled invokes different images in each person’s mind, so it isn’t surprising that oftentimes we hear clients say: “My doctor won’t say I am disabled because I can do a desk job,…
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Read MoreDisabled Veterans Given Expedited Social Security Disability Claims Processing
Veterans disabled due to an injury or condition related to their military service may not only be entitled to benefits provided by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA), but also may be able to receive Social…
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Read MoreSocial Security Lawyers Discuss 3 Major Changes to Disability Benefits in 2014
December 26, 2013
There are millions of Americans who depend on Social Security Disability Benefits as a resource for income; however, recipients can expect to see several major changes in the…
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Read MoreLower Than Average COLA Expected for Social Security Beneficiaries in 2014
October 24, 2013
For those unable to work due to physical or mental conditions, Social Security Disability Benefits can be vital sources of income. However, the rising costs of services and…
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Read MoreSocial Security: Dire Need Process
Anyone who is involved in a Social Security Disability claim knows how difficult and lengthy the process can be and when individuals are waiting on a hearing, finances can run very low and oftentimes…
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Read MoreSocial Security Administration Expands List of Compassionate Allowances
Jan. 4, 2012
The Social Security Disability benefits processing system is currently so bogged down that it can take months for a person filing a claim to receive a decision. But, according to…
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Read MoreSocial Security Benefit Payments Going Electronic Beginning in March
Feb. 28, 2013
The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced that beginning on March 1, they will be switching to only issuing Social Security Disability and retirement benefits through electronic…
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Read MoreSocial Security Benefits to Increase Next Year
Oct. 25, 2012
To many citizens struggling to get by on the small amount they receive from Social Security Disability benefits, news of a small increase in payments set to begin in January was…
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Read MoreStudy Finds Increased Number of Americans Receiving Social Security Disability
Aug. 9, 2012
A new study that was recently conducted by the Congressional Budget Office found that there has been a surge in the number of applicants for Social Security Disability benefits…
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