Getting disability benefits is no easy task for many of the 11 million Americans estimated to be living with a disability at any given time in the United States. In some cases, we have seen it take years for people to get qualified for benefits to which they are rightfully…
A recent news article from ABC discusses how difficult life can be for the millions of Americans who are suffering from a disability. A man interviewed for the article was at risk for having his home foreclosed on as he waited for disability benefits. Six years ago he was working…
Whitehead v. Colvin, a case from the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, involved a claimant who was suffering what he described as severe neck pain. His neck pain began while he was working as an operator of heavy equipment, and he hit his head while on…
Cypress v. Colvin, a case from the United States Court of Appeals for the Eight Circuit, is an appeal from the District Court’s decision to affirm the denial of claimant’s Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. Essentially, a claimant can file an application with the United States Social Security Administration (SSA),…
A recent article from Huffington Post, looks at how stay-at-home parents often get denied for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), even if they paid into the system for many years prior to choosing to stay home to raise a family. The Social Security Disability Insurance system was created as a…
Taskila v. Comm’r of Social Sec., a case from the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, involves a claimant who is not yet 40-years-old and has suffered numerous serious health problems. The vast majority of her health problems are a result of three separate car accidents in which she…
KKC v. Colvin, a case from the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, involves a federal disability claimant who dropped out of high school in the 11th grade. He went to work in various jobs, including being a cook, a restaurant server, an employee at a fast food restaurant…
The payout of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits have become a highly politicized issue in recent years. There has been a growing (albeit erroneous) consensus among some politicians that SSDI benefits are far too easy to obtain and too many people are avoiding viable work options because it’s “easier…
Learning about federal benefits can feel a bit like stirring a bowl of alphabet soup: SSI, SSA, SSDI, SSN and more. Many people are overwhelmed when they first start to sift through pamphlets and informational websites. Sticking with it is worth it, though, because you never know when disability may…
Those deemed permanently disabled by the Social Security Administration (SSA) are entitled to Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, assuming they worked for a time prior to the onset of their disability. They are also, unlike almost every other former student, entitled to student loan debt forgiveness. However, very few…