In Julin v. Colvin, a case from the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, claimant applied for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits from the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) in December 2009. An SSDI claim is filed under what is known as Title II of 42…
Is it possible to work while still receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) in Boston? What about working in the year before you obtain benefits? The technical answer is yes, but it can be a thorny road if you don’t first consult with an attorney. That’s because the whole premise…
Successful application of Social Security Disability Insurance benefits is a multi-pronged process. It can seem daunting to many people, and in truth, it can be a tedious, drawn-out process. The good news is that with an experienced Boston SSDI attorney, it can be a much less arduous journey. Still, there…
Most Americans see their pay stubs every two weeks and take note of the chunk Uncle Sam takes out for Social Security each time. Because they have paid in to Social Security with their taxes, the thinking goes, they won’t be taxed yet again if they need to draw benefits…
Last year, the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program was saved from immediate destruction when federal lawmakers gave the Ok for a temporary patch to keep the program going without going bankrupt. That was big news for the 11 million Americans currently on disability, who were facing a 20 percent…
A former officer in the New York City Police Department (NYPD) has just plead guilty to theft of more than $600,000 in Social Security disability benefits, according to a recent article from the Daily News. This officer was employed by the NYPD from 1981 until 1993, when he retired due…
In Stacy v. Colvin, a case from the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, claimant alleged that the administrative law judge (ALJ) violated two rules applicable to Social Security Disability Insurance benefits appeals. An ALJ is a hearing officer that is hired by the United States Social…
According to a recent news feature from Forbes, a United States Postal Service worker was injured on the job and claimed workers’ compensation benefits. He was approved for those workers’ compensation benefits and started collecting benefits. The claimant, who chose to represent himself in the process, decided to apply for…
According to a recent news article from Syracuse.com, a man was recently sentenced to prison for alleging defrauding the United States Social Security Administration (SSA) out of more than $87,000. The sentence was for one year in federal prison, though it is likely that he would be sent to a…
Every year in the beginning of June, people in the U.S. observe National Cancer Survivors Day. There any many different events on this day, including the Relay for Life which tends to draw a large crowd of supports and raise a lot of money for the cause each year. While getting…