Social Security disability is based on a claimant’s ability to work. If a claimant has significant physical or mental health impairments it may prevent them from working, but at other times a claimant may find they are able to work, but not at a fulltime level and could still be eligible for disability benefits. When… Read more »
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Retirement Age Increased In 2022 While Life Expectancy Fell
In 1983 Congress passed, and then President Ronald Reagan signed a law that increased the full retirement age for Social Security benefits gradually over time from 65 to 67 by the end of 2022. Now that we are past 2022 and the retirement age is now set at 67. A recent article from the People’s… Read more »
Mental Health Concerns Found In Recent Study
A recent study conducted by BMJ, a medical research group, shows some evidence that new mental health disorders diagnosed in Long COVID-19 patients may not be a coincidence. During the study, BMJ analyzed records of more than 150,000 COVID-19 patients in the Veterans Health Administration, who prior to having COVID-19 reported no mental health diagnosis…. Read more »
Types Of Assistance That Could Disrupt Your SSI Benefits
The SSI program provides monthly benefits to individuals who are retired or disabled who meet strict financial guidelines. The SSI program was meant for individuals with limited income and assets, but too many individuals were being negatively impacted by SSI’s limits so the agency recently adjusted its income and asset rules. Below is a message… Read more »
Getting Help With Your Disability Claim
When it comes to Social Security Disability benefits, navigating the process can be overwhelming and confusing. The application process can be lengthy, and the denial rate is high. That’s why having a knowledgeable and experienced Social Security Disability law representative on your side can make a significant difference in the outcome of your case. A… Read more »
The Latest With Social Security
We realize it may be a stretch for ordinary people to want to keep up with the comings and goings of the Social Security Administration, but sometimes circumstances permit where someone does want to follow the latest news regarding the agency due to a possible retirement or disability interest. This blog is an ongoing piecemeal… Read more »
AARP Wants Social Security To Spend More On Customer Service
The AARP, formerly the American Association of Retired Persons, sent more than 200,000 email to members of Congress in 2022 urging legislators to combat the customer service issues at Social Security, and now that additional funding has been approved for the agency, the AARP wants that funding focused on improving customer service at Social Security…. Read more »
Attending A CE After A Hearing
Most Social Security disability claimants will end up waiting well over a year from the date they first apply before they can have a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ). Social Security requires claimants to have their claims reviewed by a state agency during when the initial application is filed and on a claimant’s… Read more »
The Latest With Social Security
We realize it may be a stretch for ordinary people to want to keep up with the comings and goings of the Social Security Administration, but sometimes circumstances permit where someone does want to follow the latest news regarding the agency due to a possible retirement or disability interest. This blog is an ongoing piecemeal… Read more »
Medical Records and Documentation
One of the essential papers for obtaining Social Security disability is proof of a debilitating medical condition. One of the most common reasons for SSDI claim rejections is inadequate documentation of an injury or illness. It may sound simple enough to collect your own medical records and submit them to Social Security, but it’s not…. Read more »
