I help people, children or adults, who have serious mental and/or physical disabilities apply for and receive Social Security disability benefits and I love what I do. I give people hope who have no hope. Often by the time that my clients receive an approval of...
Unfortunately I see this a lot with my clients who have excellent work records who suddenly have to file for Social Security disability benefits. They’re often so ashamed that they have to file for what they think of as “charity.” Same is true if...
Anyone receiving Social Security retirement or disability benefits needs to be aware of this scam. If you receive a phone call from someone claiming to be from the Social Security Administration asking for personal information, call your local Social Security office...
While representing clients on Social Security disability claims for over 24 years now, I’ve come across only a handful of people who have this genetic disorder. This syndrome affects the connective tissue in the body, especially the skin, joints, and blood...
This is a great article about Medicaid, which is a confusing subject for anyone who has been covered by it. Some people who receive Social Security disability benefits get Medicaid; some get Medicare; and some receive both! JAY MACDONALD@OMNISAURUSJULY 11,...
Here is an article I recently came across from the Charleston Gazette-Mail that shows how much misinformation is out there about the Social Security Disability program – even among highly educated physicians who probably daily deal with clients who are...
June 15, 2017, 07:05:00 AM EDT By Reuters (The opinions expressed here are those of the author, a columnist for Reuters.) By Mark MillerCHICAGO, June 15 (Reuters) – Quiz time: what do the letters “SS” stand for in SSDI? If your answer is...
Stephanie Connolly, ContributorResearch Director, Social Security Works No, Social Security Benefits Aren’t Keeping Americans From Working The focus on Social Security and other disability benefits is a misdirection from the real issues impacting today’s workers....
I’m often asked by my clients if the government can take their Social Security Disability back pay for child support they owe. If it’s not Supplemental Security Income (SSI), the short answer is “yes.” This is a great article explaining other...
The following is from the Social Security Administration’s website and explains what Compassionate Allowances are as they pertain to Social Security Disability claims. Below it I’ve provided a link to the list of conditions that qualify for a...
