While many people think of retirement benefits when they think of Social Security, that isn’t the only program run by the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). There are also two disability programs. The first and most popular, is the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits program, and the Supplemental Security…
In Israel v. Colvin, a case from the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, claimant was injured in 2001 while digging posts for a newly-constructed porch. Immediately following his workplace back injury, he sought treatment. However, he did not stop working during the time he was receiving…
As part of the process for applying for Social Security disability benefits, whether we are talking about Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) will likely have an “independent” review of your doctor’s medical records or possibly conduct his…
Graves v. Colvin, a case from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, involved a claimant who was claiming disability because of anxiety, depression, as well as other types of developmental disorders normally classified as an intellectual disability by the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). She had applied…
While the United States Social Security disability program has become somewhat of a partisan issue in recent years, it once had a broad base of support from both sides of the aisle. This was certainly true when it was created, and the enabling act was signed into law by President…
Meuser v. Colvin, a Social Security disability appeals case from the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, involved a claimant who was disabled due to be being diagnosed with schizophrenia. While many people use the term schizophrenia used in a non-professional manner, the disease is a serious…
In Harvey v. Colvin, a case from the United Sates Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, claimant applied for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, and his application was rejected. The federal agency responsible for running this and other disability programs is the United States Social Security Administration (SSA).…
In Igo v. Colvin, a case from the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, claimant appealed the United States Social Security Administration’s (SSA) denial of his application for disability benefits. Claimant filed for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits because he had been suffering from painful osteoarthritis…
There is an oft-made argument this election that many people receiving disability benefits would rather sit at home and collect a monthly benefits check than go work. This could not be farther from the truth, as the vast majority of people on disability would much rather be healthy and working than collecting a Social…
In Fischer v. Colvin, a case from the Untied States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, claimant applied for disability benefits from the United States Social Security Administration (SSA) in February 2012. It should be noted that U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit is the federal appeals…