On Thursday morning, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced that the annual cost of living adjustment (COLA) would increase to 8.7 percent
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Social security is something many Americans count on for retirement. It can assist with income for those who have retired and qualify. Now, sometimes the unexpected happens such as serious car accidents, severe illnesses, among other issues which can impact an individual's quality of life in ways they could not see. This is where Social Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) could help. In this section of our blog, we detail everything there is to know about Social Security disability benefits. While an attorney is not needed to start, the Social Security Administration's released data shows that claimants with attorneys are routinely more successful in winning claims than claimants who did not have help.
Social Security and Sheltered Work
How Can Sheltered Work Affect Your Social Security Disability Claim? When you’re unable to work due to an injury or disability, you may qualify for
Learn MoreWhat is Vocational Rehabilitation?
If you’re injured following leaving service, you may not be able to work at full capacity. However, this doesn’t mean you can't work at all.
Learn MoreWhat Veterans with Social Security Disability Benefits Need to Know When Pursuing VA Disability Benefits
For veterans who have been approved for Social Security Disability Benefits and who are also seeking VA Disability benefits, it is very important to
Learn MoreCan SSA revoke my benefits if the Agency determines that I did not pursue all possible medical treatments?
The short answer, maybe. SSA has a duty to analyze and consider the reason(s) you have chosen not to pursue certain treatment avenues. On many
Learn MoreSocial Security says I’m no longer disabled. What do I do?
I have been receiving Social Security disability benefits for some time now but was recently told the benefits will be cut off because I am no longer
Learn MoreIs my adult child eligible for something more than SSI? What are DAC benefits?
A Disabled Adult Child (DAC) claim provides Social Security Disability Insurance benefits to a disabled adult who can prove a medical disability
Learn MoreIs your adult child getting the full social security benefits he is entitled to?
If you are disabled and at least 18 years of age, you may be eligible for more than “just” Supplemental Security Income, even if you have never worked
Learn MoreWhat to Expect at an ALJ Hearing.
Your hearing has finally been scheduled! What should you expect and how to prepare? It has probably been close to one year (the average wait time
Learn MoreWhen You Turn 65, Do You Know What Your Social Security Benefits Will Be?
In Florida, more than one million elderly residents would unfortunately experience poverty if Social Security benefits were not available.
Learn MoreSocial Security Disability benefits: Are my benefits affected by Workers’ Compensation?
If your Social Security claim is awarded, the amount you receive may be reduced if you received Workers’ Compensation benefits--whether or not the
Learn MoreMedical Expert Testimony at Social Security Disability Hearings
A Medical Expert (ME) may testify at your Social Security disability hearing in order to explain whether your impairments medically “equal” or are the
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