Understanding Social Security Disability Hearings Social Security Disability hearings are a critical step in the process of obtaining disability benefits. Administrative Law Judges (ALJs) conduct these hearings to assess the extent of your disability and determine your eligibility for benefits.…
Social Security Disability Benefits: Special Situations Obtaining Social Security benefits can be a long and difficult process. Under SSDI and SSI, there are special situations where Social Security will distribute benefits. This post Social Security Disability Benefits: Special Situations dives…
The difference between SSI vs. SSDI The Social Security Administration distributes disability benefits under two programs; the two federal assistance programs include Social Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability (SSDI). Although both programs provide finical assistance and have the…
Workers’ compensation started as a grand bargain between workers and management in the early 20th century. Workers gave up their right to sue in court in exchange for no-fault, employer-paid insurance which covered economic losses. But over the years, the…
Experiencing a serious illness or injury can drastically impact your ability to work, potentially leaving you without a reliable income. One solution to this predicament is applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) through the…
The days after suffering a workplace injury can be painful, confusing, and stressful. However, it is critical that you take important steps in the days after your accident to ensure that you receive maximum coverage under workers’ compensation for your…
For most workplace injuries in Virginia, filing a workers’ compensation claim is the exclusive remedy for employees hurt on the job. However, there are certain circumstances where a person can sue their employer when they suffer a workplace injury. It…
Getting injured on the job can be a scary and confusing experience, and filing a workers’ compensation claim with your employer is not always the most straightforward process. It can be difficult to understand what exactly you will receive in…
One of the main concerns of people on Social Security Disability benefits is ensuring that their family is taken care of after they are gone. Thankfully, the Social Security Administration allows for survivor benefits to go to your spouse or…
Every year, the Social Security Administration makes small alterations to the benefits and requirements of Social Security Disability benefits. Although these changes are usually small, for people who do not have a significant amount of disposable income on Social Security…