December 2020

The cost of living adjustment for United States Veterans receiving disability compensation in 2021 was recently announced. While the increase isn’t major, it does represent a small percentage increase which helps keep up with inflating costs. And for any veteran receiving disability benefits, the monthly check can be the difference that allows them to continue… Read more

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected everyone’s life in some way. While everyone has had to deal with social distancing, mask-wearing, and other protocols, many in Wisconsin have contracted the disease. The disease affects everyone differently, but for many, a COVID-19 infection can lead to serious illness or worse. To date, Wisconsin has seen over 500,000… Read more

Millions of Americans send in applications for social security disability benefits yearly, and only about 30% of that number gets approved by the Social Security Administration. The low number has led many to wonder why their claims get denied at the initial level. The reasons for the denial varies from person to person, and it… Read more

In the United States, approximately one in four adults report a disability within their lifetime. Having a physical or mental disability may severely limit what you are able to do in your work and private life. Due to this limitation from potential earnings, many individuals apply for social security disability benefits (SSDI) to help them… Read more

It is common knowledge that drugs or alcohol, when used in excess, are detrimental to health and have long-lasting consequences if not stopped in time. What isn’t common knowledge is whether someone with a drug or alcohol problem would get social security disability benefits. As skilled lawyers, we take an interest in this. Years of… Read more

Being approved for social security disability (SSDI) benefits is a big relief. This is especially true if you’ve been through the appeals process, which is the case for nearly 70% of all applicants. Luckily, around 50% of those that are initially denied that file an appeal will ultimately get approved – and chances get even… Read more

If you are unable to work and looking to apply for social security disability benefits, you are likely wondering what the qualifications are for benefit eligibility. Given that there are income limits associated with receiving social security disability (SSDI) benefits, you may be concerned about the assets that you have accrued as well. Is there… Read more

Disability comes at different stages of life, and often when the victim least expects it. Experts believe that Americans in their 20s have about a 30% chance of suffering a disabling condition that would keep them from work for at least three months. The percentage makes the risk of getting disabled high, and despite the… Read more