Social Security Disability
Severe Arthritis – Can You Get Disability Benefits?
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
Can Multiple Household Members Receive Benefits?
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
Does Social Security Disability Contact Your Employer?
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
How to Prepare for a Federal District Appeal
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
Why Do People Need a Wisconsin SSDI Attorney? A Fresh Look at an Old Problem
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
What are the SSI Payments Amounts for 2021?
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
Social Security Disability Average and Maximum Payments for 2021
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
Are There SSDI Benefits for Neurological Disorders?
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
Will My SSDI Ever Increase?
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
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