You have been a hard worker for decades, but now a medical ailment has forced you from the workforce. You can no longer perform the job that you have been so proudly and steadily doing. Now you must seek Social Security disability benefits. You never thought it would...
Month: October 2021
Avoid these mistakes when seeking SSD benefits
Seeking Social Security disability (SSD) benefits represents a big step for you. It is more of a necessary step that you as a disabled worker hope will help you secure the money you need to provide for you family. Since this is the first time you have applied for SSD...
Social Security Disability benefits will grow by 5.9% in 2022
The Social Security Administration has announced that beneficiaries of its retirement and disability programs will receive a cost of living adjustment (COLA) of 5.9% next year after inflation brought about by COVID woes. This is the largest COLA in 39 years. In the...
I can’t wait two years for SSD benefits. Is there help for me?
No one wants to wait to receive their disability benefits, but some people really can’t wait. Their disabilities are simply too serious, and they might not even live that long. In certain limited circumstances, there may be help available through the Social Security...
I’m disabled from workplace violence. Do I qualify for SSDI?
Workplace violence is increasing, especially among workers who deal directly with the general public. Healthcare workers often experience workplace assaults. The pandemic and discontent over masking and vaccination policies have exposed other workers to violent...
