Most people who file for Social Security disability never dreamed they would be asking the government for assistance because they could not longer work, but eventually they realize they have no other choice. As Americans we are told at an early age the importance of a hard day’s work, but what happens when you are… Read more »
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Supplemental Security Income (SSI) vs. Disability Insurance Benefits (DIB): Two Programs, One Process
Many social security claimants don’t fully realize that, when they file their initial application to prove they are disabled and receive Social Security, they can file under two programs with two distinct technical requirements. One program, Disability Insurance Benefits (DIB), is based on how much a claimant has paid into the system, through Social Security… Read more »
New Client Intake
Our office has designated intake receptionists available to take prospective client’s calls seven days per week. If interested in becoming a new client of Greeman Toomey PLLC please feel free to give our office a call and ask to do what is called a “new client intake.” During the intake interview you will be asked… Read more »
What Can Employers Do for SSDI Applicants?
Lots of people speculate about the link between the economic downturn and the recent spike in Social Security disability applications. A few insightful academics and journalists are examining this issue in more depth, and are looking into the role employers play in the recent surge of Social Security applications. David Autor and Mark Duggan published… Read more »
Disability Benefits for Former Active-Duty Military Service Members
As noted in a recent Associated Press article, returning veterans from the Iraq and Afghanistan wars are among the medically and mentally troubled veterans ever seen. The statistics are staggering: nearly 45 percent of Iraq and Afghan veterans have applied for service-related disability benefits through the Veterans Administration. Many wounded warriors are unaware that they… Read more »
Keeping Up with Deadlines & Administrative Res Judicata
Being denied for Disability Insurance Benefits or Supplemental Security Income is not an unusual experience, as this blog has discussed before. As mentioned in the earlier post, you can appeal the denial and it is something we do here at Greeman Toomey on a daily basis. The Social Security Administration’s rules give you sixty (60)… Read more »
What if I have been awarded benefits and Social Security later decides to review my case?
Receiving a letter in the mail stating that Social Security is going to review your medical condition after you’ve been awarded benefits can by scary. Our office receives many phone calls each week from individuals in receipt of such letters asking why their case is being reviewed and how the review process works. Social Security… Read more »
Simultaneous Applications for Unemployment Income and Social Security Benefits
It is not uncommon for my clients to be receiving unemployment compensation during the same time period that they are seeking Social Security Disability benefits, so I often get questions about whether it harms an SSDI claim to tell one government agency, “I’m ready, willing, and able to work,” while simultaneously telling another agency, “My… Read more »
What to Expect When Filing for SSA Disability:
My name is Michelle Mathison and I have been a case manager at Greeman Toomey for the past 18 months. During this time I have assisted hundreds of clients with their Social Security Disability claims. I wanted to go through the typical application process and timeline our clients can expect. The first step for SSA… Read more »
Online SSA Statements
Michael J. Astrue, Commissioner of Social Security, announced an online version of the Social Security Statement is now available at www.socialsecurity.gov. The new online Statement provides eligible workers with secure and convenient access to their Social Security earnings and benefit information. An SSA Statement can provide you with important information detailing how much you will… Read more »
