When it comes to Mobile citizens that have sacrificed much for their country and their community, few top the list like military veterans. In whatever capacity a veteran served our country, they should know we are grateful for their service. While their veteran status...
Disability solutions for you and your family
Month: November 2017
Back to basics: the information you need about disability
If you are unable to work because of an illness or injury, you may know that you could be eligible for benefits through Social Security disability. However, you may not know what to do next, such as how to actually apply for and obtain the benefits you need. It can be...
Social security disability checks to increase in 2018
When it comes to money, receiving more is almost always a good thing. Whether you get a pay increase at your job or a new revenue stream is coming your way, it's a reason to celebrate. Each year, the Social Security Administration examines the Social Security program...
TICK TOCK… HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE?
TICK TOCK... HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE?Applying for Social Security Disability benefits can be quite a lengthy process. The most recent public data showed that the current average wait time for a hearing in the Hattiesburg, MS area is 20 months. For the Mobile, Baldwin,...
Time matters when applying for Social Security disability
Most people never plan to apply for Social Security disability benefits for illness or injury. Thinking realistically, why would anyone ever plan to be injured or ill for a prolonged period of time and for it to negatively impact their ability to work? SSD benefits...
Injuries, an inability to work and Social Security Disability
A person could be injured in a range of ways that can severely impact their life. Whether injured in a car accident, sports incident or just a freak-accident in which a person slips and falls, an injury can turn a person's world upside down. If injured for more than a...
Fall 2017 NOSSCR Conference
Fall 2017 NOSSCR ConferenceI recently returned from the NOSSCR (National Organization of Social Security Representatives) Fall 2017 Conference in Phoenix, Arizona. This was a three and a half day learning experience with attorneys, advocates, and representatives from...