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CHANGES IN THE MENTAL HEALTH LISTINGS FOR SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITYThe Social Security Administration issued changes to the Listing section 12.00 Mental Disorders for Adults effective in January of 2017.A few of the most significant changes occurred in the following...
What to do if You Get Turned Down for Social Security Disability?During the time that you are working, every time you receive a paycheck, a portion gets taken out to pay for Social Security benefits. If you become injured or unable to work due to a long-term or...
VA Disability Benefits Update: Two Billion Dollars Earmarked for Camp Lejeune VeteransIn one of their final acts, the Obama administration agreed to provide disability benefits totaling more than $2 billion to Veterans who have been exposed to contaminated drinking...
Improved Check Your Status Service This month, Social Security is launching a new service to check the status of an application for benefits or an appeal for those who have a "my Social Security" account. You can open an account at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount....
Frequently Asked Questions: Can I get Temporary Social Security Disability? The short answer to this question would be no, the Social Security Administration (SSA) does not offer temporary disability. Under SSA's rules, in order to meet the definition of disability,...
While the Social Security Administration denies most first-time applications for disability benefits, it is important to remember that there are some steps you can take during the application process that can help your claim.DO: Tell Your Doctor EverythingSince having...
ARE YOU DISABLED AND GETTING READY TO FILE YOUR TAXES? BE SURE AND READ THIS FIRST!If you have filed a claim for Disability Insurance Benefits (DIB) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), the earnings you report on your tax return can and will affect your claim for...
Veterans Affairs and the Social Security Administration Partner to Speed Up Disability Decisions for VeteransThe Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) have recently partnered to launch a new Health IT initiative aimed at...
This blog has written extensively about how difficult it can be to gain approval for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. The process can be long and extremely frustrating. It is a relief to finally start receiving the benefits, because for most...
As an attorney practicing Social Security Disability and Veterans Disability in Alabama, Florida, and Mississippi, I represent hundreds of disabled workers and veterans at all levels of the disability process from initial application to appeals in Federal Court. On...