Social Security Disability

Arthritis is something that most people experience at some time in their lives. Usually, during the elderly years, people experience stiffness and cramping while some watch their hands curl together with extreme pain. For sufferers, disability benefits should be a consideration. For many, joint inflammation is a minor inconvenience, but for others, it’s an extremely… Read more

Often people believe that they can’t file for social security benefits either for SSI or disability because other people in the household already received it. This is a common misconception and the Social Security Administration does not have a simple yes or no for managing households and families with multiple people who receive benefits. Consult… Read more

Social Security Disability benefits are something that can be life-changing for someone who is unable to continue working. Due to the serious nature of the situation, the Social Security Administration wants to make sure that only those that are in need are approved for benefits. A key factor that plays into whether someone is ultimately… Read more

It is estimated that between 60 and 70% of SSDI applicants receive a denial in the state of Wisconsin. Most of those go on to pursue a federal district appeal. Specifically, a federal district that will look more closely at their case and have an actual person deciding whether or not they receive benefits rather… Read more

Although the Social Security Administration operates on the federal level, and both SSI and SSDI are federal benefits, the challenges for accessing these benefits vary from state-to-state. A Wisconsin SSDI attorney can be a great help in some of these situations. Each state has different advocacy groups and different resources available to people who need… Read more

The Social Security Administration recently announced the cost of living adjustment (COLA) for social security disability benefits. For 2021, the COLA was 1.3%, meaning current benefit recipients will be receiving 1.3% more money in their payment each month, and new recipients will be eligible for a higher amount than they would have been in 2020…. Read more

After much speculation on the cost of living adjustment (COLA) for 2021 on social security disability benefits, the Social Security Administration officially announced the adjustment this week. As expected, social security benefits will increase by 1.3% in 2021 – the smallest cost of living adjustment since 2017. The 10-year average increase has been 1.6%, which… Read more

Many people with neurological disorders experience trouble accessing fundamental benefits. Depending on the neurological disorder and the extremeness of the symptoms, it’s possible for a person to go months or years without gainful employment. So why is it so hard to access SSDI benefits for a debilitating disorder? Why is it so troublesome to obtain… Read more

When someone is awarded social security disability benefits, it is often a big relief for them. After all, the very reason for applying for social security disability insurance (SSDI), related directly to the need the individual has if they are unable to currently work. But after time, depending on the individual situation, it can be… Read more