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Re-opening old claim sometimes possible.

Posted on December 14, 2020December 8, 2020 by Editor

It is sometimes possible to re-open prior diisability claims as part of a new claim, if a medical condition has been ongoing.  Social Security may…

Disability Law

Deaths, bankruptcies increase while waiting decisions.

Posted on December 4, 2020November 28, 2020 by Editor

The Government Accounting Office (GAO) has  found that most applicants for disability benefits who appealed Social Security Administration’s (SSA) initial disability determination, between 2008 and…

Disability Law

Combination of impairments may add to claim strength.

Posted on November 28, 2020 by Editor

Published on July 10th, 2020 Often a claimant presents more than one disabling condition.  What happens when you have multiple disabilities that may qualify for…

Disability Law

Winter blues are no joke.

Posted on November 19, 2020October 29, 2020 by Editor

Covid-19 has been here for 9+ months now….and winter is looming. Mental health issues related to the pandemic are especially hard for people with depression…

Disability Law

Compassionate Allowances: Five New Conditions for Fast Track

Posted on November 12, 2020October 27, 2020 by Editor

Processing disability claims quickly and accurately easier when  the Compassionate Allowances program identifies  fast-track cases where people have medical conditions and diseases that are most…

Disability Law

2021 COLA for Social Security and SSI Disability payments

Posted on November 6, 2020October 16, 2020 by Editor

Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2021 is based on the increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI-W) from the third quarter of 2019 through the third…

Disability Law

Make a plan!

Posted on November 1, 2020October 27, 2020 by Editor
Disability Law

ADA has protections for the disabled and voting.

Posted on October 25, 2020October 9, 2020 by Editor

Voting is one of our nation’s most fundamental rights and a hallmark of our democracy. Yet for too long, many people with disabilities have been…

Disability Law

Voters with disabilities face special challenges. Plan for them.

Posted on October 15, 2020October 9, 2020 by Editor

An estimated 38 million eligible voters have disabilities. It has always been hard for them to vote, and this year has brought even more obstacles.…

Disability Law

When are you eligible for disability?

Posted on October 7, 2020 by Editor

Great detailed article here from the Motley Fool  about when you are eligible for disability! “Social Security provides more than just retirement benefits. Those who…

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