Category Archives: Social Security Disability
Fundamental Elements of a Social Security Disability Claim
Depending on the recipient’s income and a few other factors, the average Social Security Disability benefit is almost $1.500 per month in Florida. That monthly cash, along with automatic Medicaid eligibility, could change the life of a family that includes a disabled person. However, benefit eligibility is not the end of the story. SSD… Read More »
Am I Disabled?
Over 13 percent of the U.S. population, or some 42 million people, is disabled. In the everyday world, “disability” basically means a physical, emotional, or other impairment that significantly impairs at least one daily function, such as concentrating at work or walking up stairs. Usually, we associate disabilities with permanent conditions. Recovering surgical patients… Read More »
Am I Disabled?
This question is hard to answer. A doctor never tells a patient “You have a disability.” Instead, a doctor tells a patient “You have a serious injury or a serious medical condition.” If that illness or injury prevents a person from working, that person may qualify for disability payments, according to the Social Security… Read More »
What to Expect in the SSD Process
In short, expect a long and often frustrating process when you file a Social Security Disability claim, especially in Florida. The Sunshine State has one of the highest initial denial rates in the country. The long process is especially frustrating because, in most cases, applicants clearly qualify for benefits. They have a listed condition,… Read More »
SSD Benefits For Mental Disabilities
These are stressful times. The mental stress, like the physical stress, is too much for many people to overcome. In fact, almost fifty-three million Americans suffer from a diagnosed mental illness. Frequently, this mental illness is debilitating. Basically, if the mental illness is one of the conditions listed below, or a substantially similar condition,… Read More »
Social Security Offices Reopened
After protracted negotiations caused a considerable delay, 1,200 offices of the Social Security Administration throughout the country reopened at the end of March 2022. In March 2020, the agency closed most field offices, citing the need to protect employees, as well as disability applicants with pre-existing conditions, from COVID-19. Once offices reopen, both vaccinated… Read More »
Social Security Disability Appeal Options
Occasionally, Claims Examiners immediately approve Social Security Disability applications in Florida. But they declined about 80 percent of them, at least in part. Usually, the Social Security Administration hopes that disability claimants lose heart and either abandon their cases or settle them for pennies on the dollar. This approach often works, which is why… Read More »
A New Year, A New You! Evaluating The Purchase Of Disability Insurance
Studies show that 1 in 4 workers experience a disability before they retire. • Construct your rights and economic future like LEGO bricks. If the option is available, be sure to purchase a disability insurance policy through your work or union private plans. If that option is not available, you can also utilize a… Read More »
What To Expect In A Social Security Disability Claim
Largely depending on current and lifetime income, a Social Security Disability recipient could get up to $3,100 per month. The Social Security Administration uses a mind-numbing PIA (Primary Insurance Amount) formula to determine the amount of benefits in a given case. That’s just one of the many intricacies involved in these claims. On top… Read More »
Can I Receive Social Security Benefits If I Return To Work?
An increasing number of Americans choose to work after reaching their retirement age. If you are receiving Social Security benefits and are considering going back to work, you need to understand that your return to work may affect your benefits. You need to consult with a skilled attorney to determine how your return to… Read More »
