Over the past 10 years or so, it has felt like every legislative action involving Social Security was aimed at cutting benefits and making the system difficult to work with. Representing our disability clients has gotten…
Social Security Disability
Social Security Moves to Online Remote Disability Hearings During Covid
The hardest part for many Social Security disability applicants is the waiting. Gathering medical information, appealing denials, scheduling a hearing: it all takes time. For applicants struggling on limited income, waiting a year or more for…
3 Reasons Why You Need a Local Lafayette Disability Attorney
Finding a Social Security disability attorney can feel like an overwhelming task. But there are a few factors you’ll want to consider that can make choosing a disability attorney easier. One factor is location. Disability claimants…
SSA Safety Precautions During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Coronavirus cases are expected to grow throughout the winter season, which unfortunately aligns with flu season. Both diseases post a special danger to DIB recipients in the high risk category. To protect benefits applicants, the Social…
Trump Administration Suspends Social Security Tax Withholdings for Federal Employees
The Trump administration has allowed employers to temporarily suspended the 6.2 percent Social Security withholding from paychecks through the end of the year. The policy meant to lessen the financial pressure of low income workers during…
Social Security’s “Wet Ink” Signature Puts Disability Applicants at Risk
The Social Security Administration has a wet ink requirement regarding applications submitted for disability claims. This wet ink requirement means that an actual paper copy of the application with a signature must be submitted, rather than…
Will My Stimulus Check Hurt My Disability Benefits?
As stimulus checks were issued during the pandemic, many Americans wondered how they would affect their Social Security disability benefits, and who would be eligible for checks in the first place. Americans were eligible for coronavirus…
Medical Record Fees Put Hoosiers At a Disadvantage
Hoosiers who can’t afford their medical records to back up their claim may be denied Social Security disability benefits.
Should I Continue Medical Treatment During a Pandemic?
It’s perfectly normal to be apprehensive about going to the doctor right now. For weeks our television screens and social media feeds have been flooded with stories about COVID-19 horrors and an overwhelmed healthcare system. We’ve…
Can I Get a Faster Decision on My Disability Application?
If you are unable to work due to a serious health condition, you probably have many questions about your Social Security disability benefits. After all, you still need to have some form of income, even if…