Social Security recipients often deal with great financial stress. Typically, they may be unable to work due to age or disability and debt tends to pile up. One common question we hear from our clients is whether or not Social Security benefits can be garnished. Fortunately, Congress has protected Social Security benefits from many kinds […]
Social Security Disability Posts
Below are all of the posts on the site related to Social Security Disability (SSDI).
I’ve Been Approved for Disability Benefits…Now What?
Congratulations! You’ve either been approved for disability benefits by a Social Security Administration (SSA) judge or adjudicator and now you are wondering what happens next. The good news is, the hardest part is over, and the future is a bit brighter. First, you will slowly begin to receive letters from SSA that outline your monthly […]
Can I Hire an Attorney to Speed Up My SSI Case?
One common misconception of Social Security Claimants is that by hiring an attorney, their case will be heard or processed quicker than without hiring an attorney. Unfortunately, that is typically not the case. However, there are a few circumstances where an attorney can help try to speed up your case. One way is by requesting […]
Can I Hire a Social Security Lawyer to Help Me Fill Out All of These Forms?
Can I Hire a Social Security Lawyer to Help Me Fill Out All of These Forms? Anyone who has ever applied for Social Security benefits knows that the Social Security Administration (SSA) sends out a ton of questionnaires to be filled out and reviewed by the adjudicator reviewing your claim. This creates a lot of […]
How Does a Government Shutdown Affect Social Security?
With the current government shutdown, a common question is how it affects the Social Security Administration operations. Social Security tries to lessen the effect of the shutdown on citizens as much as possible; therefore, a brief synopsis of what is and isn’t available follows. Your Social Security or Supplemental Security Income payments will continue with […]