In recent weeks, we have been hearing a lot about the issue of gun control. As is obvious to anyone who looks at the news or even their Facebook feed can see that gun control is very divisive issue. There are those think President Obama is trying to take away…
According to a recent news article from the Glen Rose Reporter, there will not be a cost of living adjustment (COLA) increase in the amount of money Supplemental Security Income (SSI) beneficiaries receive each month. The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program is disability benefits program the the United States Social…
As the campaign season for the party presidential nominations moves along, we continue to hear about the Social Security disability programs, including the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program and the somewhat lesser known Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program. Mostly, it is the GOP hopefuls who are intent on overhauling…
When determining if someone is disabled, or still disabled once they have already been awarded benefits, the United States Social Security Administration (SSA) first must determine if claimant engaged in substantial gainful activity during the period when claimant asserted that he or she was disabled. This is technically the first…
People often use term “entitlements” or “entitlement program” when they are speaking out against the state and federal social service programs that allow people to take care of their families and make ends meet. While there are many misconceptions about the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program, it is not…
Pearson v. Colvin, a case from the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, involves a claimant who had worked at a variety of different jobs. He was a press operator at a plastics factory and a grounds keeper to name a couple. Claimant was working at his…
With the days getting shorter and the weather getting colder, many are getting ready for the cold Boston winter by unpacking their winter coats, buying rock salt, and making sure their cars have good tires for the snow. While all of these things are important, a recent news feature from…
According to recent news article from Fox News, a woman has recently been sentenced to life in prison for allegedly holding Social Security disability benefits hostage, mistreating them, and stealing their disability benefits. The defendant was arrested about four years ago in Philadelphia when authorities discovered four adults locked in…
Veteran’s Day is a national holiday to honor the United States service members who have bravely risked their lives in the name of the United States. Many towns and cities across the county choose to honor the veterans by throwing parades and giving out civic awards, but the real question…
For the past six months or so, the news has been flooded with reports that United States Social Security disability fund would run out of money in the later part of 2016. This would mean that, for those receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI)…