Social Security Disability Insights

Watch this video by dedicated Buffalo disability attorney Justin Jones, Esq. as he explains how long an SSDI Federal Appeal Takes. One of the things we often get asked is how long does an appeal take with Social Security Disability in the federal court. The process we generally estimate at twelve to 24 months. I [...]

Watch this video by dedicated Buffalo disability attorney Kenneth Hiller, Esq. as he explains what to expect at a social security hearing. What should you expect at your Social Security hearings? Social Security hearings presently are held either by video or by telephone, and it is expected that in short order, they will be returning [...]

Emily came to our firm to apply for disability after being out of work for almost two years because of debilitating back pain.

Waiting for your social security disability insurance claim to be denied or approved can be an anxious experience. If it seems to be taking a long time, you might wonder if that means you’re more likely to be approved or denied. Let’s take a look at what contributes to approval or denial and how you can speed up your claim.

Are you suffering from rheumatoid arthritis, and it’s affecting your ability to work? If so, you may qualify for SSA disability. Keep reading to learn how to qualify for disability and what your next steps should be.

Dealing with creditors can be stressful, especially if you are on a limited income. Creditors may sue a debtor and receive a judgment against him or her, with a court order to get the owed money directly from the debtor’s bank account through garnishment. Learn more about Creditors and Your SSD Benefits.

The disability claim process is stressful and part of the reason for that is because you are responsible for providing proof of your disability. You might be wondering, then, what do you need to prove in order to successfully make a disability claim? In this video, we address that topic.

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a government program that pays benefits to people who are too disabled to work. If you are HIV-positive, and you have medical problems related to your HIV-status that prevent you from working, you may be eligible for SSDI benefits.

Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer affecting the mesothelium, the lining that forms around most of the body’s internal organs. There are two common kinds of mesothelioma; pleural mesothelioma – affecting the chest area; and peritoneal mesothelioma – affecting the abdominal area.

Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory bowel disease affecting the gastrointestinal tract. It is a chronic disease that may affect the entire gastrointestinal tract, but mainly affects the small bowel and the beginning of the colon.

Alcoholism and drug dependency are serious problems that can severely affect both the physical and mental health of a person. In the past, it was possible to receive Social Security assistance for alcoholism and drug addiction.

If a person is disabled, he or she may consider applying for Social Security disability benefits to help with the bills if their disability prevents them from working. An unemployed person may apply for unemployment benefits to help with the bills during the period of unemployment.

Many people who receive Social Security disability benefits may not know what type of benefit they receive. There are two types of Social Security disability benefits: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI).

Social Security Disability is a general term that refers to two benefit programs that the Social Security Administration offers for persons with disabilities. The two benefit programs are Social Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI).

Disability benefits obtained through the Social Security Administration and disability benefits obtained through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), are not mutually exclusive benefit systems.

When a person applies for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, he may have to submit a lot of medical documentation to prove that he has a condition that has lasted for more than twelve months, and impairs his ability to work or conduct other daily tasks.