Category Archives: White Plains Social Security Disability lawyer
SSDI Benefits For Arthritis
Living with arthritis can make it difficult and even impossible to maintain steady employment. When joint pain, inflammation, stiffness, and fatigue interfere with daily functioning, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) may provide essential financial support. However, qualifying for SSDI based on arthritis can be challenging and requires strong medical documentation and careful preparation. SSDI… Read More »
SSDI Denials See 13-Year High
Recent data from the Social Security Administration (SSA) show that applications for disability benefits are being denied at levels not seen in more than a decade. In 2023, the overall award rate, which is the share of applicants who ultimately receive benefits, fell to about 31% nationwide. This is a near-record low for the… Read More »
How Age Affects Your Chances Of Getting Disability Benefits
For a lot of things, it is better to be younger. Younger people are generally more attractive. They also have more energy and tend to be healthier than older people. However, being older has its advantages, especially when it comes to getting government benefits such as Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). When you submit… Read More »
How To Document Chronic Pain For Disability Purposes
Millions of Americans are disabled and unable to work, which qualifies them for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. However, getting these important benefits is easier said than done. The Social Security Administration (SSA) requires significant proof of disability. While your doctor may have medical records showing physical injuries, what do you do about… Read More »
SSDI Benefits To See 2.8 Percent Benefit Increase For 2026
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced the cost of living increase for 2026. Social Security payments will receive a 2.8% increase next year. This increase affects approximately 75 million Americans, bringing relief in the face of rising living costs. On average, retirees will see their monthly Social Security benefit rise by about $56,… Read More »
New Conditions Added To Compassionate Allowances List
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has expanded its Compassionate Allowances (CAL) program by including 13 additional serious medical conditions, bringing the total to 300 qualifying conditions. According to SSA Commissioner Frank J. Bisignano, the expansion underscores the agency’s dedication to making disability determinations more accessible and efficient. He emphasized that by adding these conditions,… Read More »
VFW, VHG Set To Launch Social Security Disability Eligibility Screener
The Social Security Disability process can be frustrating for many veterans. Applicants are unable to work a typical job, yet they have numerous hoops to jump through in order to get approved for any sort of benefits. And there’s no partial disability process available — a person is either deemed disabled or not. The… Read More »
SSDI Overpayments: How They Affect Recipients
Being disabled can be a challenging experience. You may be rejoicing after waiting months or even years to receive your Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) payment. But are you entitled to receive every dollar you are given? Maybe not. A disabled mother of a teen who is struggling with schizophrenia and poverty recently received… Read More »
How Healthcare Providers Can Help SSA Expedite Disability Claims
When people become disabled and unable to work, they often rely on Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits to help them pay bills and everyday necessities. However, the process can be time-consuming. Applicants are not approved for benefits overnight. In fact, most are denied the first time around. Of course, everyone wants to get… Read More »
Why SSDI Is So Important
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is an important government benefit that provides vital benefits to workers who can no longer support themselves due to a medical impairment that is expected to last longer than one year or result in death. More than 7 million people receive Social Security disability benefits. Anyone of any age… Read More »