The Work History Report (SSA-3369) gives Disability Determination Services (DDS) a detailed background of your work history before becoming disabled, including the months and years of employment. This report provides the responsibilities of your previous jobs to the Social Security Administration (SSA) and helps the agency determine if you are or are not able to …
Recently, the SSA announced that the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2024 will be 3.2%. This follows a 5.9% COLA in 2022 and a record-high increase of 8.7% for 2023. Social Security beneficiaries will see a 3.2% boost to their monthly payments this coming year. This adjustment is to combat inflation, which continues to ramp up …
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Determining eligibility for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a complex process, and there are several aspects to your application for the Social Security Administration (SSA) to consider, including medical and non-medical requirements. If you have questions regarding the medical side of applying for benefits, you can receive some helpful insight from your doctor, who …
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If you have become permanently disabled due to serving in the military, you may be eligible for a Total and Permanent Disability Discharge (TPD) of your federal student loans. With a TPD discharge, you would no longer be required to repay some loan types, including: If you are a 100% disabled veteran with student loans, …
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Lyme Disease, a tick-borne chronic illness that can target every part of the body and lacks mainstream understanding, leaves hundreds of thousands of sufferers without answers and resources to provide relief. Ashley Shambaugh is a Lyme Disease advocate whose mission is to raise awareness of the illness, build community, and inspire change with her story. …
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When you’ve recently become disabled and can no longer work to make ends meet, you may be eligible for financial assistance through Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). Unfortunately, navigating the claims process for this federal program is a challenging feat. You may need several documents for your claim to move forward with the Social Security …
As a parent, you want the best life for your child and will do anything to ensure it as they grow up. However, when they’re disabled, there is a unique set of challenges to address and overcome. Fortunately, you are not alone, and help is available to your family. Disabled children under 18 with limited …
If you believe you or a loved one qualifies for disability benefits, you’re likely in need of financial help. Social Security Disability attorneys know this, which is why they usually do not charge a fee until you’re approved for your security and peace of mind. What are Contingency Fees? The most important cost to be …
Testing positive for Covid is taxing, and throws off your daily routines. Fortunately, many recover in a matter of weeks. However, with Long Covid, residual symptoms could continue long-term and range from mild to severe. In the most serious cases, sufferers could lose their ability to work due to their symptoms. In that case, help …
Could You Be Eligible for Disability Benefits with Long Covid? Read More »
Once found medically disabled and eligible for Supplemental Social Security Insurance (SSI), whether in the initial application stage or by an Administrative Law Judge, the recipient’s determination is sent to their local Social Security Field Office for processing. There, the Social Security Administration (SSA) schedules and conducts a Pre-effectuation Review Conference (PERC) usually within 30 …
In-Kind Support and Maintenance (ISM) Reductions and Their Impact on SSI Benefits Read More »