How Do Family Income and Other Resources Affect My Claim?
If you are applying for disability insurance benefits, then family income and resources do not affect your claim, except that if you are earning over[…]
Social Security Disability
What do Attorneys Usually Charge for Help with a Claim?
Federal regulations govern the amount that a disability receives when a person is due back pay. It is usually the case that a person waits at least a year and a half on average before they even see a judge.
What if I Already Have an Attorney?
If you already have an attorney, you should stay with your current attorney if you feel your case is being handled appropriately. However, if you[…]
How Do I Hire an Attorney?
You can find an attorney online or through the yellow pages, but the best way is by word of mouth. Ask your friends and neighbors[…]
Should I Hire an Attorney?
You would probably expect for us to say yes you need to get an attorney. But really, you probably should get an attorney. Unfortunately almost[…]
My Medical Problems are Affecting My Ability to Work. What Do I Do Now?
It is always best to try to work for as long you are able unless doing so could potentially harm yourself or others. However, the day could arrive when you just cannot do it anymore. At that point, you should check to see if you might be eligible for short term or long term disability benefits through your employer.
Do Past and Present Education Efforts Affect My Claim? How?
Your educational level can affect your eligibility for disability benefits. For instance, your educational level is taken into account under the GRID rules that can[…]
Should I Work While I am Disabled and Drawing Benefits?
If you decide to work while you are disabled and drawing benefits, then you need to go through the Social Security Administration’s “Ticket to Work”[…]
Should I Work while My Application is Being Processed?
You can continue working and still be eligible to receive disability benefits if you are earning under $1040 per month. This is true so long as the job you are doing does not require you to participate in any activities that would tend to show you do not have the limitations you are alleging.
Should I Keep Trying to Go to Work or to School?
Generally speaking yes. It is always better to work or go to school rather than to receive disability benefits. If your medical problems are limiting you, but you think there are probably some jobs out there you could do, then you should try to get your doctor to refer you to vocational rehabilitation services.