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Backlog Hits SSA, 1 Million People Waiting For Benefits

By Michael Lawrence Varon, PLLC |

Are you disabled and waiting for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits? If so, you’re not alone. Estimates show that more than 1 million Americans are waiting for their benefits to be approved. That’s a huge number. In fact, this is a record, the most ever. It currently takes the Social Security Administration (SSA)… Read More »

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Can You Get Food Stamps If You Get SSDI?

By Michael Lawrence Varon, PLLC |

If you are struggling financially due to disability or some other reason, there are programs that can help. You can receive benefits or even free items to help you get through tough economic times. Those who are disabled rely on Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). These benefits are given to those who have a… Read More »

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SSA Makes Overpayments, Demands Money Back

By Michael Lawrence Varon, PLLC |

When a person is disabled, they can receive Social Security Disability payments from the Social Security Administration (SSA). Getting these benefits is a difficult task, often taking longer than a year. Once people are approved for these benefits, they are ecstatic. They start paying their bills and other expenses. But last year, the SSA… Read More »

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Other Benefits You Can Get Besides SSDI

By Michael Lawrence Varon, PLLC |

If you are disabled and expect to be so for more than a year, you may qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. SSDI benefits provide an average payment of $1,358 per month for a single person or $2,383 per family. While this is a decent amount of money, the cost of living… Read More »

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SSA Announces 3.2% Increase For 2024

By Michael Lawrence Varon, PLLC |

It seems prices are constantly skyrocketing. It’s costing more to fill up your car with gas. It’s not uncommon for a trip to the grocery store to cost a few hundred dollars. Forget trying to buy a car or house. If you live on Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, your situation is even… Read More »

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SSA Adds 12 New Compassionate Allowances

By Michael Lawrence Varon, PLLC |

If you are disabled and unable to work, you may wonder how to get benefits quickly. While the Social Security Administration (SSA) does allow you to receive benefits if certain criteria are met, the process can be daunting — and very slow. It could take many months or even years to get approval. There… Read More »

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How To Get SSDI And VA Benefits At The Same Time

By Michael Lawrence Varon, PLLC |

Getting government benefits is not an easy task. There are so many rules involved and just so much bureaucracy in general. This is true when it comes to obtaining benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA) and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Both these agencies have disability programs, so you may think that if… Read More »

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How Social Security Disability Benefits And Medicare Are Related

By Michael Lawrence Varon, PLLC |

If you become disabled due to an illness or injury and cannot work, you may be able to receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. These benefits allow you to receive monthly benefits and while they can be helpful in paying some bills, they do not replace your income. If you do receive SSDI… Read More »

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Social Security Provides Financial Security For Older Women

By Michael Lawrence Varon, PLLC |

Many people receive Social Security benefits when they retire or become disabled. In fact, a lot of people depend on this money. Social Security involves guaranteed monthly payments based on your earnings. They also increase yearly based on the cost of living. While people often use Social Security as a supplement, for some people,… Read More »

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SSDI Denial: Should You Appeal Or Apply Again?

By Michael Lawrence Varon, PLLC |

If you are disabled and unable to work, you may be able to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. These benefits are important for millions of Americans, as they help replace income. However, getting these benefits is extremely difficult. There are guidelines and specific criteria that must be met. Most claims are… Read More »

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