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Are Children with Mental Disabilities Getting the SSI Benefits They Deserve?On September 11, 2015, Dr. James M. Perrin, professor of pediatrics at Harvard Medical School and former president of the American Academy of Pediatrics, appeared on the Here & Now radio...
The Role of a Representative Payee in Disability Claims According to the Social Security Administration, more than 8 million people on Social Security disability or Supplemental Security Income need assistance managing their money. In these cases, a representative...
Quarters of CoverageIn order to qualify for Social Security disability, a Claimant must have a certain amount of "quarters of coverage." A quarter of coverage is the basic unit for determining whether a worker is insured under the Social Security program. The amount...
Obergefell v. Hodges and Federal BenefitsOn June 26, 2015, the Supreme Court issued a decision in Obergefell v. Hodges, holding that same-sex couples have a constitutional right to marry in all states. This decision has far-reaching effects for both Social Security...
KNOWING YOUR CLIENT'S WORK HISTORYAs any Social Security disability attorney or practitioner can tell you, one of the most important facts in a Social Security case is a claimant's work history. It affects multiple aspects of the disability decision, particularly...
Low Birth Weight in Infants Because low birth weight infants may experience problems related to their prematurity and associated perinatal complications, the Social Security Administration has made low birth weight a criteria for disability of a child under...
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN CLAIMANTS DIE BEFORE THEIR SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS ARE AWARDED?The process for appealing a denial of Social Security disability benefits is a long one. In Mobile, it can take 14 to 16 months to have a hearing scheduled. This can easily...
Dedicated Accounts for Childhood SSI Benefits So, you've filed an application for Supplemental Security Income for your disabled child, your child has been approved for benefits, and you've met the income requirements. This is great news! However, it's important to...
The Intersection of VA Disability Benefits and Social Security Disability BenefitsMany disabled Veterans receive Social Security disability benefits, either in the form of SSDI or SSI. When you file for service connection for a disability or for an increased rating...
Disabled Widows Benefits Many people know that they may be eligible to draw benefits off of their deceased spouse's work record once they reach retirement age, but there is another type of benefit widows and widowers (and divorced widows and widowers) can draw if they...