Recipients of Social Security, including Supplemental Security Income, will receive a cost-of-living increase for next year after no increase in 2016. The Social Security Administration recently announced the 0.3 percent increase for 2017, which will begin in December...
Month: October 2016
How to approach a denial of Social Security disability benefits
In addition to understanding how to apply for Social Security Disability benefits, it is also important to understand how to appeal a denial of benefits. It is important to keep in mind that the majority of claims for Social Security disability and Supplemental...
Workers’ Compensation FAQs
Not content to sit in an office cube typing on a computer all day, you enjoy the physical aspects of your job. Sure, what you do is demanding, but you appreciate that you have something to show for your effort at day's end. You can't complain because the pay is good...
How long can I get Social Security disability benefits?
When applying for Social Security disability benefits, or receiving SSD benefits, you may wonder how long you can receive the benefits that are important to you for your daily life. The Social Security Administration conducts reviews of all SSD recipients receiving...
Woman appeals loss of Social Security disability benefits
In a community a few hours north of the Atlanta area, in a neighboring state, a young disabled woman recently lost her Social Security disability benefits and Medicare assistance. The woman suffers from epilepsy and suffered from seizures she was unable to control...
Further study into the appeals process
If you have been following our blog, you know that there is an appeals process for individuals whose application for benefits has been denied. When your claim is denied, you will receive a letter that will provide the reason for the rejection of the application. It is...