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Since Social Security began its appointment-only policy for in-office visits, it has created longer wait times for appointments and scheduling. Additionally, many disabled individuals or chronically ill patients are unable to navigate Social Security's requirements...
When you apply for Social Security disability, one of the first things you receive in the mail from the Social Security Administration (SSA) is SSA Form 3373 also known as a function report. A function report will ask you various questions regarding your activities of...
As reported in December, all local offices nationwide began opening for appointments only. This means you cannot run by to drop off documents, even ones that Social Security may have requested you to provide. The only way to make an appointment to handle any...
After being award Social Security disability benefits, many clients ask how long they will be able to keep receiving their benefits. The simple answer is that if your medical condition has not improved, you can receive disability benefits for a lifetime. However, all...
In September of 2001, right after 9/11, I started working in a law firm that handles Social Security Disability and began learning the ins and outs of the Social Security programs. I have always loved writing, English, and History so reading hundreds of pages of...
On January 5, 2025, President Biden signed into law the Social Security Fairness Act. This Act ends the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO). These provisions reduced or, in some cases eliminated, a person’s Social Security Benefits...
If you need to apply for Social Security Disability (SSD) or Veterans Disability benefits, you’ll need to collect medical evidence to support your claim. Strong, comprehensive medical records can substantiate the severity of your condition and demonstrate how it...
Nationwide Social Security offices began a new process of opening for appointment only recently. This change has now made it to the local field offices in Alabama and Mississippi. Beginning December 2, 2024, an appointment is required for most services. For services...
Many clients often ask if their Social Security benefits can be garnished for child support. This answer depends on the kind of benefit that he or she is receiving. For those receiving Social Security disability insurance benefits, the answer is yes, the Social...
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is a federal agency with local offices throughout the country. The organization receives funding via employment taxes. Many people rely on the SSA for retirement benefits when they cease working full-time. A smaller subset of...