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If a person in Alabama receives Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, he or she may think that once he or she qualifies for benefits, that is the end of the story and the benefits will continue forever. However, that is not true. If a person in receives SSD...
Compassionate AllowancesThe Compassionate Allowances program from the Social Security Administration was started in response to long wait times many Claimants saw after having applied for Social Security disability. The Compassionate Allowances program allows those...
A very unpleasant aspect of the Social Security Disability Insurance program is the high likelihood that most initial applications for benefits are denied. Nevertheless, people in Alabama who are considering applying for SSDI benefits should not let this unpleasant...
FAQ: What if I Move While Waiting for a Social Security Disability Hearing? Given the long wait time for a Social Security disability hearing, many claimants may be faced with a situation wherein they have to move. Although a claimant is not required to refile upon a...
Individuals who are unable to work due to a catastrophic injury or serious medical condition may be eligible for Social Security Disability benefits, but what about individuals who are unable to work due to a mental condition? They are also eligible to receive Social...
Beware of Social Security Phishing Scams Identity theft is major concern for everyone these days. The Acting Inspector General of Social Security is reporting that SSA has received calls from people across the country reporting that they were contacted by persons...
Social Security Benefits News fromthe Seventh Circuit Court of AppealsThe Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals issued a decision on February 10, 2017 stating that if the VA finds that a Claimant is 70% disabled and unemployable, that does not establish that she is...
Can I get Social Security Disability Benefits and Veterans Disability Benefits?Many clients ask if they can receive both Social Security disability and Veterans disability benefits at the same time. Yes, they may receive both Social Security benefits and Veterans...
What is a Trial Work Period?One of the most common questions I am asked is whether you can work and receive disability. The short answer is yes. The long answer is more complicated and potentially life-changing because working - an earning too much money - can result...
Social Security Disability Insurance benefits provide an important means of financial support for people in Alabama who have suffered an incapacitating illness or injury. Obtaining such benefits can, however, be a lengthy and difficult process. This post will provide...