Category Archives: Social Security Disability
What Happens at a Social Security Hearing?
Answering what happens at your Social Security Disability hearing isn’t a simple question. Every case is different. However, most cases will follow a similar procedure. The following people will be in the hearing room: you, your lawyer, the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ), a vocational expert and a hearing monitor. The hearing monitor will take notes…
When Should I Contact a Lawyer About My Claim?
The quick and easy answer is as early as possible. Some attorneys will not help with a case until the claim has been denied. At Levine Benjamin, we like to get involved in the case as early as possible. Ideally, this is before you file your claim. There are several good reasons for this. The…
No Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) in 2016
Bad news for those who receive Social Security retirement and disability benefits: for only the third time in 40 years, there will be no Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA). The only two other years in which there were no COLA increases were 2010 and 2011 – now the government has added 2016 to the list….
Getting Social Security Disability Benefits and Unemployment
If you’re considering collecting unemployment and Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, it may be problematic. When you file for unemployment compensation, you’re stating that you’re ready, willing and able to work. But, when you apply for SSD benefits, you’re saying that you’re unable to work, for at least twelve months.
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How To Make Ends Meet While Waiting for Disability Benefits
HOW TO MAKE ENDS MEET WHILE WAITING FOR DISABILITY BENEFITS You’re not working due to an injury or illness, and you’ve applied for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. Jumping through the hoops and completing all the paperwork took more time than you expected. Now you’re in a waiting mode while the Social Security Administration (SSA)…
What To Do if Your Long-Term Disability Benefits are Denied or Terminated
Whether you received long-term disability coverage as part of your employment benefits or purchased your own policy, you have the right to expect your policy to be honored if a disability keeps you from working. Unfortunately, the approval rates for disability claims are falling every year. If you are one of the growing percentage of Americans who weren’t approved, it isn’t the end of the road. LTD benefits denied or terminated by the insurance company are subject to appeal or legal action.
Social Security Benefits After 50
Did you know that Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits are easier to win if you’re over age 50? That’s right, the Social Security Administration (SSA) lowers its disability standard for applicants over the age of 50. If you need to file for Social Security disability and your age could be a factor, there are some…
Disability for Interstitial Cystitis Clarified by Social Security Ruling
If you suffer from interstitial cystitis (IC), you know the recurring pain and discomfort in your bladder and pelvic region from this disease can be disabling. The Social Security Administration has issued a new ruling, SSR 15-1p, which replaces a prior ruling and clarifies how to evaluate a disability claim stemming from interstitial cystitis.
Social Security Ruling Aids Disability Determinations for Lupus and Fibromyalgia
Clients often come to me with diagnoses of both lupus and fibromyalgia. Representing you if you have both lupus and fibromyalgia brings a unique set of challenges. You may have a history of different treating doctors while searching for an explanation for your symptoms. It’s difficult explaining a set of physical and mental symptoms that…