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If a Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) recipient dies, his or her surviving dependents may be able to get survivor’s benefits. However, they must meet requirements to qualify. Benefit amounts hinge on several factors. Requirements for Survivors Benefits If a read more

How a divorce will affect a person’s disability benefits hinges on whose earnings the benefits are based upon. If the benefits stem from an individual’s earning record, the amount will remain unchanged, unless the income is garnished by the courts for read more

In response to COVID-19, the Social Security Administration provides telephonic disability hearing options. Those who have their initial applications for disability benefits denied may appeal the decision before an administrative law judge at a formal hearing. Safety concerns amidst the read more

Social Security Disability attorneys generally receive payment for the services they provide upon the completion and approval of clients’ claims. Lawyers who practice in this area must adhere to fee agreement rules regarding the amounts they charge, how they structure read more

Social Security Disability applicants may choose to bring witnesses to administrative law judge hearings to help support benefit claims. If the Social Security Administration denies people’s applications for disability benefits, they may choose to appeal the decision. The four steps of read more

Social Security Disability Insurance benefit recipients’ average lifetime earnings figure heavily in the calculation to determine their benefit award amounts. The benefit amounts that incapacitated workers receive from the Social Security Administration each month are unique for each recipient. The read more

Knowing what to expect before sitting down for a video disability hearing with the Social Security Administration can help claimants put their best feet forward and improve their chances of approval. If the SSA denies people’s initial applications for Social read more

The Social Security Administration has programs in place to help wounded warriors get the disability benefits they need. As of 2019, the U.S. Department of Labor reports that one-quarter of the nation’s 4.7 million veterans had service-connected disabilities. For some, read more

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to the closure of some Social Security Administration (SSA) offices, and this can impact disability claims for some people. However, the administration is working to process claims as quickly as possible during the pandemic. For read more

A consultative examination from the Social Security Administration (SSA) requires someone seeking disability benefits to get an additional physical or mental health examination, The exam is used to prove that they truly cannot work. Knowing what to expect at an read more