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Are Social Security Disability Benefits and VA Benefits Taxable?April 16th is drawing near and many people wonder if they have to pay taxes on their Social Security disability and VA benefits. Some people who get Social Security must pay federal income taxes on their...
Overpayments for Same-Sex Couples Receiving SSISupplemental Security Income ("SSI") is a resource and income based program. That is, to receive SSI, you must be (1) disabled and unable to work AND (2) meet the income and resource requirements. The rules surrounding...
Social Security Benefits News from the Eleventh Circuit Court of AppealsThe Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals issued a decision on December 1, 2015 requiring reversal of an Appeals Council decision if they refuse to consider new evidence. The Court concluded that...
Supplemental Security Income Approval Once you have been found disabled and approved for Supplemental Security Income, you will be contacted by the Social Security Administration within 60 days. It is very important that you respond to their phone call or letter. If...
Don't Judge a Book by Its Cover - Disability EditionAt least once a week, I hear someone say, "I know so and so and they get disability and there's nothing wrong with them!" or "My cousin got disability and her health is way better than mine!" These comparisons are...
Permanent Residents and DisabilityTo qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), a noncitizen must meet the following requirements: 1) They must have a Social Security number that was assigned to them on or after January 1, 2004 authorizing them to work...
When the Appeals Council Reviews Your ClaimSo, you've gone in front of an Administrative Law Judge and you've won your case. This is a great outcome, but make sure to read the fine print. If you read your decision carefully, you will see that the Appeals Council can...
Getting Identification for Your HearingIn order to be admitted into your hearing, you must have picture identification. This is usually in the form of a valid driver license or a valid non-driver identification card.To get a driver license in the state of Alabama, you...
Should You File for Your Social Security Benefits Online, Over the Phone, or in Person? There are 3 ways to apply for Social Security disability benefits: online, over the phone, or in person. So, how should you apply? I'll talk a little bit about the pros and cons of...
CDI UnitsIn 1998, the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Office of the Inspector General, with help from the State Disability and Determination Services (DDS) and local law enforcement, established the Cooperative Disability Investigations (CDI) program in...