People who receive Social Security Disability Insurance benefits will want to research their rights if they plan on moving out of the country. People who relocate or travel for extended periods of time out of the country may be at risk of losing those benefits. Whether your benefits are jeopardized…
According to a recent news article from WPRI News, a brave veteran from North Attleboro has returned from war only to a face another kind of battle – this one in his home state. This was a battle of bureaucracy and red tape in several different governmental agencies as he…
In Gutierrez v. Colvin, a Social Security Disability Insurance case from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, there was no question claimant could lift no more than five pounds. She could also not lift her right arm above her shoulder, but her left arm was perfectly fine. When she…
According to a recent article from GoUpstate.com, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits are a lifeline to those who are too young to retire, but can no longer able to work due to an injury or illness. The article takes a look at what happens when you work for a living…
Most people do not think warmly of the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS). However, according to a recent news article from The Los Angeles Times, the IRS could take action that will instantly help approximately 387,000 disabled Americans who owe a great deal in student loan debt. These financial burdens are greatly…
Since the surprise election of president-elect Donald Trump, many are not sure what it will mean for millions of Americans and how the U.S. will interact with the rest of the world moving forward. Another uncertainty stems from the fact the president-elect has not said much about what he intends to do…
There are millions of Americans who rely on Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits each month to make ends meet, since their respective disabilities prevent them for working, according to an adjudication from the United States Social Security Administration (SSA). There are an estimated 11…
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is responsible for running the Old Age and Retirement benefits program, the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits program and the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program. The Old Age and Retirement program is the benefits program that every working American will qualify for when they…
Over the past few months, the Wisconsin Watchdog has been publishing a series on the many alleged problems at the United States Social Security Administration (SSA) and its Offices of Disability Adjudication and Review (ODAR). These problems came to light as a result of several whistleblower employees at SSA. The…
There are two types of benefits for which one may be eligible to apply for from the Untied States Social Security Administration (SSA). The most common program for which people apply is known as the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits program. This program is for workers who become disabled…