Are you or a loved one struggling with a disability and in need of Social Security disability or Supplemental Security Income benefits? Did you know that it's easier to win a case when you're over 50 years old? We’ll explore why this is the case and how an experienced attorney can help you navigate the process. Don't miss out on this valuable information. To hear more details, watch this short video.
It’s easy to become overwhelmed applying for social security disability insurance (SSDI) or supplemental security income (SSI) benefits. If you are unable to work due to a medical condition and live in Florida or Indiana, here’s how to apply for disability benefits.
Close to 70 million Americans received social security benefits in 2021. Although the precise numbers are unknown, the percentage of Americans who received benefits due to disability fraud is extremely low. But it does happen, and there are stiff penalties for those who are caught attempting to defraud the system. Read this blog and watch our short video to learn more.
Social Security disability cases involve a meticulous process, and judges are expected to nitpick your reports and medical records. If you’re not careful, you can easily ruin your chances of being eligible for the benefits. What factors do judges consider to have a negative impact on your disability case? To learn what you need to watch out for when filing your reports, watch this short video.
One often overlooked reason that SSD applications are denied has little to do with the extent of the disability. Instead, these applications are denied because the applicant chose to represent themselves, rather than hire a social security disability attorney. While hiring a disability attorney isn’t required, doing so can vastly improve the chances that you are approved for benefits.
While getting approved for Social Security benefits, you’ll spend a lot of time answering questions with your attorney and the administrative law judge. These are often straightforward and easy to tackle, but you need to be on the lookout for trick questions. These are sneaky ways of determining if there is alternative work that you could be doing. To learn more about the trick questions that judges ask, watch our short video.
Were your Social Security Disability benefits denied? If so, we know the situation can be very frustrating. However, there are steps you can take to prevent or appeal a denial. The Good Law Group can help you every step of the way. To find out more, watch our short video.
If you earn above the substantial gainful activity (SGA) threshold, other than during a trial work period, eligibility for benefits will end. If, however, the disability later prevents you from performing SGA, you can apply to get disability benefits reinstated without going through the entire application process again.
Have your Social Security benefits been approved? Did you know that you could be at risk of losing those benefits due to something called medical improvement? See two examples of how medical improvement could impact your case. Learn how comparison point decision date could come into play. To learn more about medical improvement and Social Security Disability, watch our video.
Other benefits available to SSDI recipients include medical care coverage, payments for dependents, tax breaks, and more. While you are eligible for SSDI, you may be able to obtain additional benefits through other programs.
