Social Security Benefits

Funds for Social Security Disability payments may run dry by 2017, according to a new analysis done by The Congressional Budget Office. The CBO attributes this to both…

Social Security Disability benefits are a crucial part of millions of American’s incomes. Each year, benefits amounts are examined to ensure they are in line with the cost…

May 5, 2011 AARP kicked off a new, multi-million dollar campaign yesterday to protect retirees from potentially “detrimental” budget cuts to Social Security and Medicare. A recent AARP…

The Wall Street Journal stoked yet another Social Security-related flame late last week when it reported that the AARP has changed its stance and now supports cuts to Social…

AARP recently rolled out a new feature on its website to help seniors calculate at what age to begin collecting Social Security payments. The interactive tool is designed…

August 1, 2013 Social Security Disability and other similar benefits provide financial resources to those who are unable to work due to a mental or physical impairments. The…

Getting approved for Social Security Disability benefits can be difficult enough, but keeping benefits after you’ve been approved can be just as arduous. One of the most frustrating…

There are millions of Americans who are unable to work because of a disabling condition they suffer from, but not all of those individuals are work-age adults who…

The Social Security Administration announced that the cost of living had not risen, with inflammation low because of the slow economy, according to washintonindependent.com. It’s the reason they’re…

May 3, 2011 The potential changes being presented to Social Security benefits have caused anxiety for many Americans, especially those with plans to retire soon. Janet Witt, grassroots…

One of the most difficult aspects of applying for Social Security Disability benefits is the amount of time the process can take. In fact, it could take years…

When a person is awarded Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, the amount they receive is based on several factors including income, work history, marital status, and even the…

November 11, 2011 Members of Congress are considering raising the Social Security retirement age to 68 and reduce annual cost-of-living increases, according to lifeandheathinsurancenews.com. The panel appointed by…

December 6, 2013 The federal government offers assistance to citizens who are permanently disabled through programs such as Supplemental Security Income (SSI). However, a common question is whether…

November 20, 2013 Individuals suffering from Alzheimer’s disease are often left unable to work due to memory loss and behavior issues brought on by the degeneration of the…

November 20, 2013 Individuals suffering from Alzheimer’s disease are often left unable to work due to memory loss and behavior issues brought on by the degeneration of the…

November 20, 2013 Individuals suffering from Alzheimer’s disease are often left unable to work due to memory loss and behavior issues brought on by the degeneration of the…

February 7, 2014 The month of February is a time to raise awareness of several debilitating conditions many Americans face every day. The American Heart Association has named…

The loss of a limb can leave you unable to perform your job duties and may entitle you to Social Security Disability benefits. But it’s important to understand…

September 13, 2013 The loss of a limb due to an accident can have devastating effects on an individual’s ability to perform work duties. The Social Security Disability…

What Is Anemia? Anemia is a condition that affects the lives of approximately 3.5 million Americans each day. It’s caused by the body’s inability to produce enough red…

What Is Anemia? Anemia is a condition that affects the lives of approximately 3.5 million Americans each day. It’s caused by the body’s inability to produce enough red…

What Is Anemia? Anemia is a condition that affects the lives of approximately 3.5 million Americans each day. It’s caused by the body’s inability to produce enough red…

What Is Anemia? Anemia is a condition that affects the lives of approximately 3.5 million Americans each day. It’s caused by the body’s inability to produce enough red…

A new report from The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) analyzes the crooked correlation between cost-of-living for senior citizens and the yearly adjustments made by The Social Security Administration…

Our nation’s Social Security system has come under heavy scrutiny after lawmakers stated the program’s budget could face shortfalls as early as this year. One particular legislator, Senator…

Our nation’s Social Security system has come under heavy scrutiny after lawmakers stated the program’s budget could face shortfalls as early as this year. One particular legislator, Senator…

If your claim for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits was denied, you're not alone. As many as 70 percent of all initial claims for SSD benefits are rejected…

Getting approved to receive Social Security Disability benefits is no easy task. In fact, the Social Security Administration (SSA) reports up to 65 percent of claims are initially turned…

Finding all the resources you need when applying for Social Security Disability benefits can be a painstaking task. That’s why the team of attorneys at Fleschner, Stark, Tanoos &…

Studies Show Projection Data Is Flawed New research indicates projections about the financial status of our nation’s retirement and disability trust funds may not be accurate. Currently, estimates…

The process of applying for and being approved to receive Social Security Disability benefits can be complicated. But it seems as though many disabled Americans continue to struggle…

One of the most difficult aspects of applying for Social Security Disability benefits is the amount of time the process can take. In fact, it could take years…

Almost eighty years ago, our nation created the Social Security program to provide income for citizens who were no longer able to work. Since that time, the program…

The Social Security Administration is responsible for handling all processes of the Social Security Disability (SSD) program. These operations are handled by thousands of government employees on a…

While many disabled Americans who receive Social Security Disability benefits believe their financial problems are solved when their claim is approved, nothing could be further from the truth.…

May 22, 2013 When a person suffers from a condition or injury that leaves them facing the inability to work for more than a year, they may qualify…

February 12, 2014 There are a variety of conditions that qualify Americans for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. But some conditions are seen by the Social Security Administration…

Suffering an injury or illness that prevents you from working is not only physically and emotionally wrecking, but can cause financial struggles as well. That’s why at Fleschner,…

May 22, 2013 When a person suffers from a condition or injury that leaves them facing the inability to work for more than a year, they may qualify…

Speech disorders affect roughly 7.5 million United States citizens. Many of those with speech disorder disabilities may qualify for Social Security Disability benefits, but it’s important to understand…

July 12, 2013 One of the fastest growing claims for Social Security Disability Benefits is for debilitating mental conditions such as autism. Autistic individuals can be extremely limited in…

Back and spine injuries affect a large number of Americans each year. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate there are currently more than 200,000…

Living With Back Pain If you’ve ever hurt your back, you know just how debilitating the pain associated with such injuries can be. So it should come as…

Living With Back Pain If you’ve ever hurt your back, you know just how debilitating the pain associated with such injuries can be. So it should come as…

Our nation’s Social Security system has come under heavy scrutiny after lawmakers stated the program’s budget could face shortfalls as early as this year. One particular legislator, Senator…

December 6, 2010 According to CourierPress.com, when you decide when you want to retire, the amount of your Social Security benefits will be determined. Most people who are…

The Social Security Administration announced that the cost of living had not risen, with inflammation low because of the slow economy, according to washintonindependent.com. It’s the reason they’re…

May 5, 2011 AARP kicked off a new, multi-million dollar campaign yesterday to protect retirees from potentially “detrimental” budget cuts to Social Security and Medicare. A recent AARP…

May 9, 2011 On Friday, an Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, man entered a guilty plea in federal court for making false statements and stealing 27 years worth of Social…

May 10, 2011 A 58-year-old resident of Prichard, Alabama, received five years probation last week for illegally collecting $33,588 in Social Security monies after his mother died. The…

A new analysis released Tuesday asserts that if the U.S. government doesn't come to an agreement about whether or not to raise the federal debt ceiling it could affect…

May 6, 2011 On Wednesday, watchdog group Brave New Foundation released an inflammatory new viral video titled “Koch Brothers Exposed.” The eight-minute video juxtaposes footage of American businessman David…

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits are calculated using the number of credits you earned while working and the amount of income you received during that time. But don’t…

September has been declared “Childhood Cancer Awareness Month” in an effort to raise awareness about the struggles thousands of American youths face on a daily basis as they…

November 30, 2010 A report on CBS.com says seniors can potentially boost their Social Security benefits by thousands of dollars a year. There are ways to maximize Social…

January 16, 2013 With the government attempting to rescue the nation from falling over the fiscal cliff, legislators have begun to consider making changes to the way inflation…

October 16, 2013 Anytime an adult is left unable to work due to age or their health, it can have serious effects on their families as well. This…

Research from the American Cancer Society shows that 1 in 285 U.S. citizens will be diagnosed with a form of cancer before age 20. While the survival rate for…

September has been declared “Childhood Cancer Awareness Month” in an effort to raise awareness about the struggles thousands of American youths face on a daily basis as they…

We know that Social Security Disability benefits are typically awarded to workers who are unable to perform their job duties due to a physical or mental illness; however,…

When we think of Social Security Disability benefits or Supplemental Security Income, we imagine the programs are typically used for older adults who are unable to continue working…

When we think of Social Security Disability benefits or Supplemental Security Income, we imagine the programs are typically used for older adults who are unable to continue working…

April 25, 2011 Social Security benefits are generally adjusted based on the cost of living expenses. In the 1970s, Congress regularized Social Security benefits boosts and provided predictable…

April 10, 2013 With serious budget deficits looming over the federal government, officials are attempting to find areas where spending cuts can be made. Unfortunately for recipients of…

January 16, 2013 With the government attempting to rescue the nation from falling over the fiscal cliff, legislators have begun to consider making changes to the way inflation…

Millions of Americans depend on Social Security Disability benefits as their main resource for income, yet a large number of claimants leave a portion of their benefits on…

June 10, 2013 With record breaking numbers of Americans receiving Social Security Disability Benefits and long wait times while Social Security Administration (SSA) processes claims, many disabled citizens…

May 5, 2011 AARP kicked off a new, multi-million dollar campaign yesterday to protect retirees from potentially “detrimental” budget cuts to Social Security and Medicare. A recent AARP…

November 11, 2011 Members of Congress are considering raising the Social Security retirement age to 68 and reduce annual cost-of-living increases, according to lifeandheathinsurancenews.com. The panel appointed by…

November 18, 2010 If you’re the beneficiary of Social Security benefits, you’re probably not happy that there won’t be an increase in Social Security benefits, according to a…

April 25, 2011 Social Security benefits are generally adjusted based on the cost of living expenses. In the 1970s, Congress regularized Social Security benefits boosts and provided predictable…

October 14, 2013 For those unable to work due to a physical or mental condition, making ends meet with the money they receive from Social Security Disability Benefits…

November 19, 2010 A draft report of President Obama’s  response to the national deficit shows that if Social Security benefits are cut, the nation’s poor and minorities would…

December 1, 2010 A plan to balance the budget and reduce the national deficit still includes making cuts to Social Security benefits. According to The Associated Press, proposals…

A new analysis released Tuesday asserts that if the U.S. government doesn't come to an agreement about whether or not to raise the federal debt ceiling it could affect…

On Thursday Texas Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison introduced a proposal that she says would save $146 billion over the next decade and reduce the public debt by $7.2…

November 29, 2010 The Deficit Commission plans to fix the country’s budget crisis an take measures to strengthen Social Security. Its goal is to return Social Security to…

June 14, 2013 Even when a person files a legitimate claim for Social Security Disability Benefits, there is a good chance it will be denied. Records from the Social…

March 5, 2014 One of the most common conditions that can qualify Americans for Social Security disability benefits is depression. Some estimates show as many as half of…

November 15, 2013 There are millions of people throughout the United States who are left unable to work due to a mental or physical condition they suffer from.…

February 12, 2014 There are a variety of conditions that qualify Americans for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. But some conditions are seen by the Social Security Administration…

Suffering from a disabling injury or illness can leave your finances tight. Luckily, many disabled Americans qualify for Social Security Disability benefits, but determining how much you should…

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits are calculated using the number of credits you earned while working and the amount of income you received during that time. But don’t…

Millions of Americans suffer from medical conditions that leave them unable to work. Many qualify for Social Security Disability benefits, but the application process can be take time—some…

Diabetes in the United States Thousands of conditions and illnesses can leave a person unable to work and eligible for Social Security Disability benefits, but one of the…

Diabetes in the United States Thousands of conditions and illnesses can leave a person unable to work and eligible for Social Security Disability benefits, but one of the…

Funds for Social Security Disability payments may run dry by 2017, according to a new analysis done by The Congressional Budget Office. The CBO attributes this to both…

In a thought-provoking new piece from Forbes, Certified Financial Planner Jim Blankenship takes on Social Security — admitting its qualms but urging that it be protected and updated.…

Senior citizens should enjoy a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) from the Social Security Administration in January, according to Massachusetts nonprofit group American Institute for Economic Research (AIER). This will…

July 31, 2013 For many Americans, a mental or physical condition leaves them unable to work and with limited resources for income. A large number of these individuals…

Suffering from an injury or medical condition that leaves you unable to work can put serious financial strains on your family. Even if you qualify for Social Security…

April 15, 2013 The United States Senate recently voted against a proposed bill that would have significantly changed the way increases in payments to those receiving Social Security…

May 15, 2013 Each year, the Social Security Administration evaluates the cost of everyday items deemed as staples to survival and adjusts the amount of money Social Security…

January 13, 2014 Many disabled individuals depend on Social Security Disability benefits as their main source of income. However, inflation in the costs of living can often make…

More Floridians than ever are now claiming Social Security Disability benefits; in fact, the figure is up 40 percent since 2007, meaning that 500,000 people received disability benefits…

There are currently millions of Americans who receive Social Security Disability benefits because they suffer from a mental health condition, such as depression or schizophrenia. Many of these…

The law states that anyone who is fleeing to avoid prosecution of a felony is ineligible to receive Social Security Disability benefits or Supplemental Security Income; however, loopholes…

April 8, 2013 While government officials believe there are several causes for the lack of an economic turn around, many claim a large portion of the problem stems…

Funds for Social Security Disability payments may run dry by 2017, according to a new analysis done by The Congressional Budget Office. The CBO attributes this to both…

Texas Governor Rick Perry called the Social Security program a “Ponzi scheme” that was doomed for failure in his 2010 book Fed Up! It’s a denouncement that many…

In a thought-provoking new piece from Forbes, Certified Financial Planner Jim Blankenship takes on Social Security — admitting its qualms but urging that it be protected and updated.…

The Social Security Act was created as a means for the U.S. government to provide assistance to working citizens who suffer from a mental or physical condition that…

[vzaar id="8724913"] RFC stands for "Residual Functional Capacity" and is a type of test used to determine what kind of work an individual is or isn't capable of doing…

March 18, 2013 Children who are disabled could potentially face a lifetime of needing government assistance for financial support. The North Dallas Gazette explained some of the basic pitfalls…

August 7, 2013 Each year, millions of Americans are left unable to work due to a debilitating mental or physical condition. This often leaves these individuals struggling to…

April 28, 2011 An unstable economy has prompted many to go into early retirement and collect social Security Benefits sooner than predicted. According to npr.com, in 2010, more…

In anticipation of the number of drivers over 70 tripling in the next 20 years, researchers at the University of Colorado School of Medicine recently analyzed senior citizens…

Apparently for some people in search of a legal U.S. identity, all that is needed is a birth date, name of their choosing, a photo, and cash. On…

November 12, 2010 Federal cutback are inevitable, and Social Security benefits are included, according to an editorial in The Philadelphia Inquirer. Lawmakers have brainstormed ideas to reduce the…

As potential cuts to Social Security remain on the table in the discussion about how to reduce the federal debt, members of a House Ways and Means subcommittee…

December 1, 2010 A plan to balance the budget and reduce the national deficit still includes making cuts to Social Security benefits. According to The Associated Press, proposals…

November 12, 2010 Federal cutback are inevitable, and Social Security benefits are included, according to an editorial in The Philadelphia Inquirer. Lawmakers have brainstormed ideas to reduce the…

January 7, 2013 The American College of Rheumatology estimates that between three and six million Americans currently suffer from pain associated with fibromyalgia. For many, the pain is…

August 23, 2013 In the past several decades, one of the leading causes for Social Security Disability claims has been chronic pain, with a leading cause of such…

February 26, 2014 When a person applies for Social Security Disability benefits, one of the most important aspects that is examined to determine if an applicant qualifies for…

May 25, 2011 It looks as if recipients of Social Security benefits will go another year with no increase in benefits. According to an article from the Associated…

March 10, 2011 A new Harris Poll shows 40 percent of people think we should work longer before drawing Social Security benefits, reports United Press International. The poll…

May 25, 2011 It looks as if recipients of Social Security benefits will go another year with no increase in benefits. According to an article from the Associated…

More Floridians than ever are now claiming Social Security Disability benefits; in fact, the figure is up 40 percent since 2007, meaning that 500,000 people received disability benefits…

In a thought-provoking new piece from Forbes, Certified Financial Planner Jim Blankenship takes on Social Security — admitting its qualms but urging that it be protected and updated.…

December 30, 2010 The future of Social Security leaves many questions unanswered for future retirees. According to OnWallStreet.com, many people don’t know how much to save to supplement…

February 10, 2011 Former New Mexico Republican Gov. Gary Johnson believes there is too much government spending and changes to Social Security benefits are necessary, the Iowa Independent…

There are many factors that can affect the amount you receive in Social Security Disability benefits, but one that is currently receiving national attention is the Windfall Elimination…

What Is Anemia? Anemia is a condition that affects the lives of approximately 3.5 million Americans each day. It’s caused by the body’s inability to produce enough red…

What Is Anemia? Anemia is a condition that affects the lives of approximately 3.5 million Americans each day. It’s caused by the body’s inability to produce enough red…

Ida May Fuller, a resident of rural Vermont, was the first beneficiary of a recurring Social Security payment on January 31, 1940, according to Bloomberg. Her SS number…

As potential cuts to Social Security remain on the table in the discussion about how to reduce the federal debt, members of a House Ways and Means subcommittee…

Being unable to work would put a serious financial strain on a majority of Americans. Luckily, most employees in the United States pay into the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) disability program…

A new blog post on the Forbes website divulges the best strategies for gleaning the largest possible amount from the Social Security Administration each month. Financial educator Liz…

Our previous two blogs outline how Social Security may be similar to a Ponzi scheme according to the National Center for Public Policy Research, as noted in the GazetteXtra,…

Life With An Intellectual Disability Living with an intellectual disability can be a struggle due to an inability to learn or meet established criteria for advancement in a…

Even though Social Security Administration is going completely electronic, you still need to be careful and know that Social Security direct deposit theft is on the rise. Here are the…

The news is that Social Security benefit deposits are going totally electronic by March 2013, so you need to know that Social Security direct deposit theft is on…

November 30, 2010 A report on CBS.com says seniors can potentially boost their Social Security benefits by thousands of dollars a year. There are ways to maximize Social…

November 18, 2010 If you’re the beneficiary of Social Security benefits, you’re probably not happy that there won’t be an increase in Social Security benefits, according to a…

Social Security beneficiaries will receive larger benefits payments in 2012, according to Weho News. What do these increases actually mean? Effectively taking political issues out of the rate-setting…

May 3, 2013 While Social Security assists millions of Americans with their income, new data is showing the system is plagued with fraudulent and improper payments. Experts believe…

May 25, 2011 It looks as if recipients of Social Security benefits will go another year with no increase in benefits. According to an article from the Associated…

March 10, 2011 A new Harris Poll shows 40 percent of people think we should work longer before drawing Social Security benefits, reports United Press International. The poll…

May 25, 2011 It looks as if recipients of Social Security benefits will go another year with no increase in benefits. According to an article from the Associated…

September 24, 2009 The Herald Bulletin reports that the Indiana Social Security Disability process is improved due to new technologies. The Social Security Administration became the first federal…

January 14, 2010 The Washington Times reports a major backlog within the federal Social Security Disability system. With the highest rate of unemployment in 25 years, applicants are…

February 4, 2010 According to the Social Security Administration's Web site, there is a process you can follow if your application for Social Security Disability Insurance has been…

February 18, 2010 The Wall Street Journal reports that the Social Security Administration is planning an expansion of the fast track system, which will allow some people to…

February 25, 2010 The Social Security Disability Insurance program is not a needs-based program. Allocations for Social Security Disability are based on how much you have paid into…

March 18, 2010 An insurance Web site CCH.com reveals that the Social Security Administration is requesting comments from citizens regarding their Social Security Disability Insurance program. They are…

Are you one of the nearly 2 million Americans waiting to find out if you will qualify for Social Security Disability benefits? The commissioner of Social Security, Michale…

Do you have a child with a disability that severely limits their activities? You may not know this, but your child may be eligible for social Security Disability benefits.…

If you have a disability, you may able to get benefits through the Social Security Disability Insurance system. The law states benefits are based on your inability to work.…

The U.S. News & World Report says the federal Social Security Disability program is in desperate need of some repairs, and those need to happen sooner rather than…

March 10, 2011 A new Harris Poll shows 40 percent of people think we should work longer before drawing Social Security benefits, reports United Press International. The poll…

May 25, 2011 It looks as if recipients of Social Security benefits will go another year with no increase in benefits. According to an article from the Associated…

Life With An Intellectual Disability Living with an intellectual disability can be a struggle due to an inability to learn or meet established criteria for advancement in a…

August 5, 2013 Mental health conditions are one of the leading reasons people file claims for Social Security Disability benefits today. Determining if a person’s mental health condition qualifies…

Life With An Intellectual Disability Living with an intellectual disability can be a struggle due to an inability to learn or meet established criteria for advancement in a…

An eight-year-old Iowa girl who was conceived via in vitro fertilization almost two years after her father died is not eligible to receive his Social Security benefits, a…

May 3, 2011 The potential changes being presented to Social Security benefits have caused anxiety for many Americans, especially those with plans to retire soon. Janet Witt, grassroots…

In a thought-provoking new piece from Forbes, Certified Financial Planner Jim Blankenship takes on Social Security — admitting its qualms but urging that it be protected and updated.…

May 11, 2011 The deficit reduction package that Congress is now hammering out won’t include cuts to Social Security, said Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus. On Tuesday,…

On Thursday Texas Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison introduced a proposal that she says would save $146 billion over the next decade and reduce the public debt by $7.2…

Our kidneys are among the most vital organs in our bodies because they are responsible for filtering our blood of waste. Without this bodily function, death would be…

The body needs to be able to excrete waste in order to properly function. If this cannot be achieved, it can lead to an individual developing any of…

The body needs to be able to excrete waste in order to properly function. If this cannot be achieved, it can lead to an individual developing any of…

The body needs to be able to excrete waste in order to properly function. If this cannot be achieved, it can lead to an individual developing any of…

Our kidneys are among the most vital organs in our bodies because they are responsible for filtering our blood of waste. Without this bodily function, death would be…

A new blog post on the Forbes website divulges the best strategies for gleaning the largest possible amount from the Social Security Administration each month. Financial educator Liz…

December 17, 2010 Nearly half of women 65 and older would be living in poverty if they didn’t receive Social Security benefits, according to physorg.com. The number remains at…

An accident or illness that leaves you unable to work can happen at any time. Yet, many people are unprepared for such an event and have not created…

There are millions of Americans who qualify for Social Security Disability benefits—and many suffer from Lupus. In fact, estimates from the Lupus Foundation of America show as many…

There are millions of Americans who qualify for Social Security Disability benefits—and many suffer from Lupus. In fact, estimates from the Lupus Foundation of America show as many…

May 11, 2011 The deficit reduction package that Congress is now hammering out won’t include cuts to Social Security, said Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus. On Tuesday,…

Suffering from an injury or medical condition that leaves you unable to work can put serious financial strains on your family. Even if you qualify for Social Security…

May 3, 2011 The potential changes being presented to Social Security benefits have caused anxiety for many Americans, especially those with plans to retire soon. Janet Witt, grassroots…

On Friday, the Social Security and Medicare Boards of Trustees released their annual report on the status of the two largest federal programs. The 2011 Trustees Report warns…

On Friday, the Social Security and Medicare Boards of Trustees released their annual report on the status of the two largest federal programs. The 2011 Trustees Report warns…

There's good and bad news when it comes to low-income children with mental disorders in the U.S. getting the benefits they need. The bad news is many of…

September 4, 2013 Over the last several decades, there has been a massive influx in the number of claims seeking benefits from the Social Security Administration due to…

November 19, 2010 A draft report of President Obama’s  response to the national deficit shows that if Social Security benefits are cut, the nation’s poor and minorities would…

The Washington Post reports that Social Security is a critical safety net for minority Americans. Minorities tend to be poorer and more vulnerable to economic fluctuations than their…

Our nation’s Social Security system has come under heavy scrutiny after lawmakers stated the program’s budget could face shortfalls as early as this year. One particular legislator, Senator…

Injuries and illnesses often strike when you least expect it. That’s why it’s so important to have a plan in place for how you will care for yourself…

February 10, 2014 The Social Security Administration (SSA) is making efforts to move as many processes as possible to digital, paperless, and online platforms. In order for them…

It can be super confusing to navigate the many rules and regulations on which Social Security and Social Security Disability are built. Let the Social Security Disability lawyers…

It can be super confusing to navigate the many rules and regulations on which Social Security and Social Security Disability are built. Let the Social Security Disability lawyers…

November 19, 2010 A draft report of President Obama’s  response to the national deficit shows that if Social Security benefits are cut, the nation’s poor and minorities would…

The most common form of identification in the United States is a driver’s license, but nonwhites are somewhat less likely than whites to have drivers’ licenses, according to…

Injuries and illnesses often strike when you least expect it. That’s why it’s so important to have a plan in place for how you will care for yourself…

The Social Security Administration announced that the cost of living had not risen, with inflammation low because of the slow economy, according to washintonindependent.com. It’s the reason they’re…

November 19, 2010 A draft report of President Obama’s  response to the national deficit shows that if Social Security benefits are cut, the nation’s poor and minorities would…

Retired and disabled citizens of the United States are sweating collective bullets right about now as the clock ticks down on Congress’s federal deficit negotiations. In a new…

New estimates from the Social Security Administration (SSA) show an estimated 10.9 million recipients of Social Security Disability benefits—an increase from previous totals. The SSA has become bogged…

Data indicates that as many as 1 million Americans suffer from the degenerative neurological condition known as Parkinson’s Disease. Yet many citizens do not know the symptoms of the…

Congress extended the payroll tax reduction for taxpayers through February 2012.  Each party structured the tax cut in the best light for their own political goals, according to…

Planning for a life-altering disability isn't always at the top of the priority list. But, when you're diagnosed with a disabling condition, you just might need a plan.…

March 11, 2013 The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced it has launched several new services to beneficiaries through its online account management services. According to a press release from…

September 17, 2009 The Social Security Administration (SSA) uses a five-step process to determine whether or not a person qualifies for Disability benefits. According to the SSA, a…

November 11, 2011 Members of Congress are considering raising the Social Security retirement age to 68 and reduce annual cost-of-living increases, according to lifeandheathinsurancenews.com. The panel appointed by…

December 16, 2010 An opinion contributer to politico.com believes it was a bad idea for President Obama to negotiate tax cuts to Social Security. It could affect Social…

President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law on August 14, 1935. In the eighty years that have passed since the bill’s inception, it has…

November 12, 2010 Federal cutback are inevitable, and Social Security benefits are included, according to an editorial in The Philadelphia Inquirer. Lawmakers have brainstormed ideas to reduce the…

February 10, 2011 Former New Mexico Republican Gov. Gary Johnson believes there is too much government spending and changes to Social Security benefits are necessary, the Iowa Independent…

Since the average life expectancy is higher than it was 40 years ago, many politicians and economists have publicly opined that raising the Early Eligibility Age (EEA) for…

If You Cannot Breathe, You Cannot Live The Social Security Administration (SSA) considers some types of  respiratory illnesses disabling conditions. What Is a Respiratory Illness Disability? The Social…

December 13, 2010 A reader posed a question to mysanantonio.com asking what the options are for receiving Social Security benefits. In the reply, it explains that Social Security…

November 11, 2011 Members of Congress are considering raising the Social Security retirement age to 68 and reduce annual cost-of-living increases, according to lifeandheathinsurancenews.com. The panel appointed by…

November 12, 2010 Federal cutback are inevitable, and Social Security benefits are included, according to an editorial in The Philadelphia Inquirer. Lawmakers have brainstormed ideas to reduce the…

December 1, 2010 A plan to balance the budget and reduce the national deficit still includes making cuts to Social Security benefits. According to The Associated Press, proposals…

December 6, 2010 According to CourierPress.com, when you decide when you want to retire, the amount of your Social Security benefits will be determined. Most people who are…

December 13, 2010 A reader posed a question to mysanantonio.com asking what the options are for receiving Social Security benefits. In the reply, it explains that Social Security…

January 24, 2011 Those who work full time and qualify to receive Social Security benefits may receive a paycheck and benefits, according to detnews.com. You are not disqualified from…

[vzaar id="8724913"] RFC stands for "Residual Functional Capacity" and is a type of test used to determine what kind of work an individual is or isn't capable of doing…

As potential cuts to Social Security remain on the table in the discussion about how to reduce the federal debt, members of a House Ways and Means subcommittee…

Despite moving to a paperless system two years ago, the Social Security Administration recently announced it would begin mailing paper Social Security statements to workers in September. Officials…

September 11, 2013 The laws that oversee how and to who Social Security Benefits are offered can be quite complex. With the federal government acknowledging the legitimacy of…

Proving to Social Security Administration that you’re in need of assistance through Supplemental Security Income (SSI) can be a difficult process, but it can be even more frustrating…

November 29, 2010 The Deficit Commission plans to fix the country’s budget crisis an take measures to strengthen Social Security. Its goal is to return Social Security to…

May 11, 2011 The deficit reduction package that Congress is now hammering out won’t include cuts to Social Security, said Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus. On Tuesday,…

A new report from The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) analyzes the crooked correlation between cost-of-living for senior citizens and the yearly adjustments made by The Social Security Administration…

In anticipation of the number of drivers over 70 tripling in the next 20 years, researchers at the University of Colorado School of Medicine recently analyzed senior citizens…

What Is Anemia? Anemia is a condition that affects the lives of approximately 3.5 million Americans each day. It’s caused by the body’s inability to produce enough red…

What Is Anemia? Anemia is a condition that affects the lives of approximately 3.5 million Americans each day. It’s caused by the body’s inability to produce enough red…

November 11, 2011 Members of Congress are considering raising the Social Security retirement age to 68 and reduce annual cost-of-living increases, according to lifeandheathinsurancenews.com. The panel appointed by…

November 12, 2010 Federal cutback are inevitable, and Social Security benefits are included, according to an editorial in The Philadelphia Inquirer. Lawmakers have brainstormed ideas to reduce the…

November 18, 2010 If you’re the beneficiary of Social Security benefits, you’re probably not happy that there won’t be an increase in Social Security benefits, according to a…

May 4, 2011 The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued a new rule that took effect on Monday making it more difficult for creditors to garnish Social Security…

When looking at Social Security benefits per household, rather than per individual, a new study shows that the wage gap between men and women wipes out a lot…

According to Investment News, deciding when to start taking Social Security is a "strategy unto itself," says James Robinson, a regional director at the Principal Financial Group, Inc.…

It's not only when to collect our Social Security that is confusing, but also how to collect spousal benefits and taxes that can complicate Social Security planning, reports…

Social Security could be considered a Ponzi scheme in three major ways, according to GazetteXtra.com. (1) The payment of purported returns to existing investors from funds contributed by…

According to the GazetteXtra, the fourth difference between Ponzi and Social Security is a major contrast: (4) If you apply for benefits after age 62 and continue working,…

Our previous two blogs outline how Social Security may be similar to a Ponzi scheme according to the National Center for Public Policy Research, as noted in the GazetteXtra,…

Congress extended the payroll tax reduction for taxpayers through February 2012.  Each party structured the tax cut in the best light for their own political goals, according to…

Everywhere you look these days, someone has a deal for you that is “too good to be true.” These “scams” can do major damage to your credit score…

2010 represented the first year since 1983 that the Social Security trust began paying out more in benefits than it collected in tax revenue, according to the San Francisco…

According to a Bank of America Corp. survey, about 59 percent of those with more than $250,000 in investments said that the government should increase the eligibility age…

There is a new taxonomy of aging, reports the Houston Chronicle. Where once turning 65 made you "old," demographers now identify three groups: The "young-old" are those between…

Elderly women receive far fewer Social Security benefits than men, according to Huff Post. In the late 1930s, Social Security was designed by a committee that used the beliefs…

Children are being targeted by identity thieves 35 times more often than adults, reports Fox Business. Fifteen percent of the victims are under the age of five. A Social…

In a groundbreaking decision Tuesday, a federal judge in San Francisco ordered the Social Security Administration (SSA) to provide training and assistance to two mentally disabled men, reports…

July 16, 2012 During the second quarter of 2012, the unemployment rate among people with disabilities dropped to its lowest in more than three years while applications for…

The Social Security Handbook has 2,728 rules and countless interpretations—which can sometimes lead to contradictions in the system, reports Forbes. For example: (1) If you take your retirement…

According to Forbes, over the decades the rules governing Social Security benefits have become increasingly complex and confusing—even to the people working at local Social Security offices. For…

The rules for obtaining Social Security benefits—and the types of benefits you can receive—are confusing, according to Forbes. For example: 7. If you divorce after 10 years or more…

Collecting Social Security at 62 when it pays your full benefit at 65-67—depending on the year you were born—may not be financially wise, according to the Rapid City Journal.…

Applying for Social Security Disability benefits can be difficult due to how long a claim can take and the high chance of being denied, according to DisabilitySecrets.com. Statistically,…

There are a number of impairments—both physical and mental—that will automatically qualify you for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits (SSDI) or for Supplemental Security Income (SSI), according to…

As mentioned in our last blog, there are a number of impairments that will automatically qualify you for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits (SSDI), according to DisabilitySecrets.com. The…

May 5, 2011 AARP kicked off a new, multi-million dollar campaign yesterday to protect retirees from potentially “detrimental” budget cuts to Social Security and Medicare. A recent AARP…

May 6, 2011 On Wednesday, watchdog group Brave New Foundation released an inflammatory new viral video titled “Koch Brothers Exposed.” The eight-minute video juxtaposes footage of American businessman David…

The first cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) on Social Security checks in two years was announced this week, reports The Washington Post. For lower- and middle-class seniors, Social Security represents a…

The Washington Post reports that Social Security is a critical safety net for minority Americans. Minorities tend to be poorer and more vulnerable to economic fluctuations than their…

To help keep Social Security solvent, Representative Jason Chaffetz (R-Utah) introduced a Social Security reform proposal to a House supercommittee on Tuesday. While the plan may be controversial,…

Two sisters, who live in the tiny enclave of Lily, Kentucky, close to the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, will finally get Social Security numbers, according to the…

Arizona’s governor says that she is troubled that her adult son’s mental illness is again in the news, reports The Republic. She had recently been told by her…

In 2012 the oldest baby boomers will turn age 66, an important age for Social Security eligibility, according to US News. Many of the rules for claiming Social…

At age 66, baby boomers can claim the full amount of Social Security that they have earned, and the penalty for working while claiming Social Security benefits disappears,…

It is a myth that Social Security is an entitlement, according to Don Samuels in the Summit Daily. Social Security is a benefit that comes from paying into…

If you are denied Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, you have the option to appeal the initial decision. At the appeals stage, a vocational expert may be called…

Since the average life expectancy is higher than it was 40 years ago, many politicians and economists have publicly opined that raising the Early Eligibility Age (EEA) for…

Social Security beneficiaries will receive larger benefits payments in 2012, according to Weho News. What do these increases actually mean? Effectively taking political issues out of the rate-setting…

Non-lawyers who represent people in Social Security Disability [SSD] are known as ‘Social Security advocates.' Some "have been caught lying about health reports and wound up defrauding the…

Social Security is not the only cause of America's fiscal problems, but it is Exhibit A in why it is so hard to fix them, according to CBS…

Society Security is running almost $50 billion in the red each year, deficits that are being covered by reserves in the General Fund, reports the Kipsap Peninsula Business…

This is a popular time of year for proclamations of love. Such displays of affection can be as simple as a heart with a “be mine” message or…

Missiles are being pointed at Social Security and Medicare--two federal health benefit programs for older Americans. Some are stealth missiles; some are misguided missiles, reports the Nashua Telegraph.…

Although a person can save funds for medical insurance, life insurance, and six months to a year of pay in case of an emergency, when an accident or…

FDR signed the Social Security Act into law in 1935. It was created as a self-funding program paid through payroll taxes paid by both the employee and his…

Social Security touches the lives of almost every American family. It not only provides income to retirees but also to workers who become disabled and to families in which…

March 7, 2012 Running for president in the Republican primaries of 2012, Mitt Romney proposes actions that will help to preserve Medicare and Social Security, according to an…

Because they start taking Social Security before their full retirement age, 72 percent of retirees lock in a lifetime of smaller benefits, according to Reuters. They may be…

March 12, 2012 Here are eight things that you might not know about the SS program, according to The Sacramento Bee. 1. For every year you postpone Social…

On March 20, Representative Xavier Becerra (D.--CA)  made a speech on Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) to a Social Security (SS) subcommittee on ways and means, reports Insurance…

Who would you turn to if a disability or illness kept you from working? A 2012 poll found that friends and family continued to be the leading resource…

In 1960, there were five workers per Social Security recipient. Today, there are three workers per recipient, and by 2025, the ratio will approach two workers per recipient.…

Even though Social Security Administration is going completely electronic, you still need to be careful and know that Social Security direct deposit theft is on the rise. Here are the…

The news is that Social Security benefit deposits are going totally electronic by March 2013, so you need to know that Social Security direct deposit theft is on…

Planning for a life-altering disability isn't always at the top of the priority list. But, when you're diagnosed with a disabling condition, you just might need a plan.…

May 7, 2012 For the first time in history, Social Security had to pay out more in benefits than it took in for payroll taxes, reports Fox Business.…

In a recent interview with the American Association of Retired People (AARP), President Obama discussed unemployment, gas prices, tax cuts, and Social Security.  He said that it will…

The Social Security Administration reports that just over one in four of today's 20-year-olds will become disabled before age 67, according to the South Bend Tribune. In fact,…

June 6, 2012 Should you apply for Social Security? If you have never worked, do you get Social Security? These are two perennial questions that pop up concerning…

By the end of 2013, the Social Security Administration expects Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claims to reach 1.1 million, according to timesunion.com. SSDI provides monthly benefits to…

June 27, 2012 Financial experts say you should draw Social Security benefits as late as possible, but about 75 percent of Americans start drawing their benefits at the…

Clinical depression is a serious medical condition that can be profoundly disabling. For that reason, many people with severe depression may qualify for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits…

July 9, 2012 Some young people believe Social Security benefits will be gone by the time they are of age to use the program. However, others believe this…

August 20, 2012 Your Social Security number (SSN) is tied to your identity and should be kept private, but it’s becoming more and more frequent to include it…

Apparently for some people in search of a legal U.S. identity, all that is needed is a birth date, name of their choosing, a photo, and cash. On…

November 12, 2012 According to the Cypress Creek Mirror, a 58-year-old woman was diagnosed with stage IIIA metastatic breast cancer. She was unemployed at the time. A breast/ovarian cancer…

Market Watch says that there are five principles that Congress should keep in mind when it comes to fixing Social Security: 1. Because retirements are at risk, Congress…

November 29, 2010 The Deficit Commission plans to fix the country’s budget crisis an take measures to strengthen Social Security. Its goal is to return Social Security to…

November 30, 2010 A report on CBS.com says seniors can potentially boost their Social Security benefits by thousands of dollars a year. There are ways to maximize Social…

December 29, 2010 According to an opinion article on The Boston Globe, Social Security will run out by 2037. Those 40 and younger will be forced to rely…

Ida May Fuller, a resident of rural Vermont, was the first beneficiary of a recurring Social Security payment on January 31, 1940, according to Bloomberg. Her SS number…

Despite the similar acronyms, SSI and SSDI are quite different, according to AARP.org. Dating back to 1960, SSDI stands for Social Security Disability Insurance. It’s an earned benefit that…

All service members who became disabled on active duty after October 1, 2001, are possibly eligible to receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI)…

August 15, 2012 Attacks against Social Security Disability Insurance have been on the rise lately, according to Newsday. Among other things, some critics say that SSDI applications have increased…

September 12, 2012 To keep someone from stealing your identity, some simple precautions and these twelve steps may be able to help you, according to ehow.com. (1) Protect your…

According to stltoday.com , there are some practical ways to help make sure that the small 2013 cost of living (COLA) increase can go further for you. 1. Review healthcare…

The most common form of identification in the United States is a driver’s license, but nonwhites are somewhat less likely than whites to have drivers’ licenses, according to…

Even though Franklin D. Roosevelt was the President who proposed Social Security in 1935, this editorial writer from Ohio’s Columbia Dispatch opines that FDR would not like what Social…

The Great Depression and the stock market crash left many older Americans broke. In a radio broadcast on the third anniversary of the Social Security Act in 1938,…

August 27, 2012 Most articles from financial experts will tell you to delay collecting Social Security as long as you can--to wait until your full retirement age or…

August 29, 2012 To continue the discussion of why Huffington Post says that it may be smart for you to take Social Security as soon as possible, let’s review…

August 31, 2012 Social Security disability (SSDI) benefits will continue as long as the person's medical condition does not improve and as long as she remains unable to…

According to The Christian Science Monitor, some of the most common myths about Social Security include the following: 1. Social security funds are running out, so I should collect…

Given our national retirement program’s handbook of 2,728 rules and countless interpretations, few of us are likely to thoroughly understand Social Security, according to The Christian Science Monitor.…

If you file for Social Security at age 62, you earn only 75 percent of what you would get by filing at the full retirement age of 66.…

Early Social Security payments may be reduced, but not necessarily forever. There are little-known exceptions to what most people think of as a permanent, lifetime reduction, according to Money Watch.…

If you retired earlier than 66 and draw less than 100 percent in Social Security benefits, there are three ways to "undo" your decision, according to Market Watch.…

Adding to the three principles outlined in Friday’s blog, Market Watch also wants Congress to keep in mind two more considerations when it comes to tackling Social Security solvency:…

January 25, 2013 The Social Security Administration offers assistance to retired or disabled citizens and their dependents through a system of benefits aimed at covering living expenses called…

January 28, 2013 With a large volume of aging workers preparing for retirement and a massive influx on claims for SSD Benefits, funding for Social Security is taking out…

By suspending the mailing of annual statements to about 150 million Americans, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has created an information vacuum, says the Los Angeles Times. For…

Our previous two blogs outline how Social Security may be similar to a Ponzi scheme according to the National Center for Public Policy Research, as noted in the GazetteXtra,…

May 10, 2011 A 58-year-old resident of Prichard, Alabama, received five years probation last week for illegally collecting $33,588 in Social Security monies after his mother died. The…

May 11, 2011 The deficit reduction package that Congress is now hammering out won’t include cuts to Social Security, said Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus. On Tuesday,…

On Wednesday a Kansas City, Missouri, man plead guilty to aggravated identity theft and mail fraud before U.S. District Judge Ortrie D. Smith. Prosecutors say the man, aged…

It can be super confusing to navigate the many rules and regulations on which Social Security and Social Security Disability are built. Let the Social Security Disability lawyers…

A new blog post on the Forbes website divulges the best strategies for gleaning the largest possible amount from the Social Security Administration each month. Financial educator Liz…

Next year the Social Security Administration will adjust the amounts its beneficiaries receive by an estimated .07 percent to accomodate the rising cost of living, according to the…

Last month it was revealed that the Social Security Administration overpaid approximately $5.4 billion in benefits to disabled workers in 2009; this week the United States Government Accountability…

An eight-year-old Iowa girl who was conceived via in vitro fertilization almost two years after her father died is not eligible to receive his Social Security benefits, a…

December 16, 2013 Winter is in full swing, but the weather that accompanies this season of the year can often make travel extremely difficult, especially for those who…

An aging population of workers combined with a reduction in the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) workforce has taken it’s toll on both funding and the agency's ability to…

The Social Security Administration has been working to implement a computerized Social Security Disability claim processing system that would improve efficiency. But a new report has been released…

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is failing to process claims in a timely manner, and the situation has reached crisis levels. The Office of the Inspector General for…

The Social Security Administration is beginning to look more closely at the approval rate discrepancy amongst its administrative law judges (ALJs), reports USA Today. Whereas a judge’s numbers…

April 25, 2011 Social Security benefits are generally adjusted based on the cost of living expenses. In the 1970s, Congress regularized Social Security benefits boosts and provided predictable…

May 9, 2011 On Friday, an Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, man entered a guilty plea in federal court for making false statements and stealing 27 years worth of Social…

A new blog post on the Forbes website divulges the best strategies for gleaning the largest possible amount from the Social Security Administration each month. Financial educator Liz…

Though the debate about whether or not to cut Social Security spending is consuming many a politician these days, a new article from The Wall Street Journal points…

The Social Security Administration is beginning to look more closely at the approval rate discrepancy amongst its administrative law judges (ALJs), reports USA Today. Whereas a judge’s numbers…

As potential cuts to Social Security remain on the table in the discussion about how to reduce the federal debt, members of a House Ways and Means subcommittee…

Retired and disabled citizens of the United States are sweating collective bullets right about now as the clock ticks down on Congress’s federal deficit negotiations. In a new…

A new Los Angeles Times editorial makes no bones about its opposition to a proposed change to the way inflation is calculated for Social Security beneficiaries. “Of all…

AARP recently rolled out a new feature on its website to help seniors calculate at what age to begin collecting Social Security payments. The interactive tool is designed…

At a bus tour stop in Minnesota on Monday, August 15, President Obama addressed the debate over Social Security and his desire to make changes to the program.…

An eight-year-old Iowa girl who was conceived via in vitro fertilization almost two years after her father died is not eligible to receive his Social Security benefits, a…

The Social Security Administration is offering free Work Incentive Events (WISE) across the country on Wednesday, September 14 and Thursday, September 15 for those who are interested in…

Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney, who is seeking the 2012 Republican presidential nomination, has authored an op-ed for Fox News called “The Future of Social Security.” Published yesterday,…

More Floridians than ever are now claiming Social Security Disability benefits; in fact, the figure is up 40 percent since 2007, meaning that 500,000 people received disability benefits…

In a thought-provoking new piece from Forbes, Certified Financial Planner Jim Blankenship takes on Social Security — admitting its qualms but urging that it be protected and updated.…

The first cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) on Social Security checks in two years was announced this week, reports The Washington Post. For lower- and middle-class seniors, Social Security represents a…

When looking at Social Security benefits per household, rather than per individual, a new study shows that the wage gap between men and women wipes out a lot…

The Washington Post reports that Social Security is a critical safety net for minority Americans. Minorities tend to be poorer and more vulnerable to economic fluctuations than their…

To help keep Social Security solvent, Representative Jason Chaffetz (R-Utah) introduced a Social Security reform proposal to a House supercommittee on Tuesday. While the plan may be controversial,…

According to Investment News, deciding when to start taking Social Security is a "strategy unto itself," says James Robinson, a regional director at the Principal Financial Group, Inc.…

It's not only when to collect our Social Security that is confusing, but also how to collect spousal benefits and taxes that can complicate Social Security planning, reports…

Social Security could be considered a Ponzi scheme in three major ways, according to GazetteXtra.com. (1) The payment of purported returns to existing investors from funds contributed by…

According to the GazetteXtra, the fourth difference between Ponzi and Social Security is a major contrast: (4) If you apply for benefits after age 62 and continue working,…

Our previous two blogs outline how Social Security may be similar to a Ponzi scheme according to the National Center for Public Policy Research, as noted in the GazetteXtra,…

Two sisters, who live in the tiny enclave of Lily, Kentucky, close to the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, will finally get Social Security numbers, according to the…

Arizona’s governor says that she is troubled that her adult son’s mental illness is again in the news, reports The Republic. She had recently been told by her…

In 2012 the oldest baby boomers will turn age 66, an important age for Social Security eligibility, according to US News. Many of the rules for claiming Social…

At age 66, baby boomers can claim the full amount of Social Security that they have earned, and the penalty for working while claiming Social Security benefits disappears,…

It is a myth that Social Security is an entitlement, according to Don Samuels in the Summit Daily. Social Security is a benefit that comes from paying into…

Congress extended the payroll tax reduction for taxpayers through February 2012.  Each party structured the tax cut in the best light for their own political goals, according to…

If you are denied Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, you have the option to appeal the initial decision. At the appeals stage, a vocational expert may be called…

Since the average life expectancy is higher than it was 40 years ago, many politicians and economists have publicly opined that raising the Early Eligibility Age (EEA) for…

Social Security beneficiaries will receive larger benefits payments in 2012, according to Weho News. What do these increases actually mean? Effectively taking political issues out of the rate-setting…

Non-lawyers who represent people in Social Security Disability [SSD] are known as ‘Social Security advocates.' Some "have been caught lying about health reports and wound up defrauding the…

Social Security is not the only cause of America's fiscal problems, but it is Exhibit A in why it is so hard to fix them, according to CBS…

Ida May Fuller, a resident of rural Vermont, was the first beneficiary of a recurring Social Security payment on January 31, 1940, according to Bloomberg. Her SS number…

Everywhere you look these days, someone has a deal for you that is “too good to be true.” These “scams” can do major damage to your credit score…

Society Security is running almost $50 billion in the red each year, deficits that are being covered by reserves in the General Fund, reports the Kipsap Peninsula Business…

This is a popular time of year for proclamations of love. Such displays of affection can be as simple as a heart with a “be mine” message or…

2010 represented the first year since 1983 that the Social Security trust began paying out more in benefits than it collected in tax revenue, according to the San Francisco…

Missiles are being pointed at Social Security and Medicare--two federal health benefit programs for older Americans. Some are stealth missiles; some are misguided missiles, reports the Nashua Telegraph.…

Although a person can save funds for medical insurance, life insurance, and six months to a year of pay in case of an emergency, when an accident or…

According to a Bank of America Corp. survey, about 59 percent of those with more than $250,000 in investments said that the government should increase the eligibility age…

FDR signed the Social Security Act into law in 1935. It was created as a self-funding program paid through payroll taxes paid by both the employee and his…

Social Security touches the lives of almost every American family. It not only provides income to retirees but also to workers who become disabled and to families in which…

March 7, 2012 Running for president in the Republican primaries of 2012, Mitt Romney proposes actions that will help to preserve Medicare and Social Security, according to an…

Because they start taking Social Security before their full retirement age, 72 percent of retirees lock in a lifetime of smaller benefits, according to Reuters. They may be…

March 12, 2012 Here are eight things that you might not know about the SS program, according to The Sacramento Bee. 1. For every year you postpone Social…

There is a new taxonomy of aging, reports the Houston Chronicle. Where once turning 65 made you "old," demographers now identify three groups: The "young-old" are those between…

On March 20, Representative Xavier Becerra (D.--CA)  made a speech on Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) to a Social Security (SS) subcommittee on ways and means, reports Insurance…

By suspending the mailing of annual statements to about 150 million Americans, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has created an information vacuum, says the Los Angeles Times. For…

The most common form of identification in the United States is a driver’s license, but nonwhites are somewhat less likely than whites to have drivers’ licenses, according to…

Who would you turn to if a disability or illness kept you from working? A 2012 poll found that friends and family continued to be the leading resource…

Even though Franklin D. Roosevelt was the President who proposed Social Security in 1935, this editorial writer from Ohio’s Columbia Dispatch opines that FDR would not like what Social…

The Great Depression and the stock market crash left many older Americans broke. In a radio broadcast on the third anniversary of the Social Security Act in 1938,…

In 1960, there were five workers per Social Security recipient. Today, there are three workers per recipient, and by 2025, the ratio will approach two workers per recipient.…

Even though Social Security Administration is going completely electronic, you still need to be careful and know that Social Security direct deposit theft is on the rise. Here are the…

The news is that Social Security benefit deposits are going totally electronic by March 2013, so you need to know that Social Security direct deposit theft is on…

Planning for a life-altering disability isn't always at the top of the priority list. But, when you're diagnosed with a disabling condition, you just might need a plan.…

May 7, 2012 For the first time in history, Social Security had to pay out more in benefits than it took in for payroll taxes, reports Fox Business.…

In a recent interview with the American Association of Retired People (AARP), President Obama discussed unemployment, gas prices, tax cuts, and Social Security.  He said that it will…

The Social Security Administration reports that just over one in four of today's 20-year-olds will become disabled before age 67, according to the South Bend Tribune. In fact,…

June 6, 2012 Should you apply for Social Security? If you have never worked, do you get Social Security? These are two perennial questions that pop up concerning…

Elderly women receive far fewer Social Security benefits than men, according to Huff Post. In the late 1930s, Social Security was designed by a committee that used the beliefs…

Despite the similar acronyms, SSI and SSDI are quite different, according to AARP.org. Dating back to 1960, SSDI stands for Social Security Disability Insurance. It’s an earned benefit that…

Children are being targeted by identity thieves 35 times more often than adults, reports Fox Business. Fifteen percent of the victims are under the age of five. A Social…

By the end of 2013, the Social Security Administration expects Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claims to reach 1.1 million, according to timesunion.com. SSDI provides monthly benefits to…

In a groundbreaking decision Tuesday, a federal judge in San Francisco ordered the Social Security Administration (SSA) to provide training and assistance to two mentally disabled men, reports…

All service members who became disabled on active duty after October 1, 2001, are possibly eligible to receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI)…

June 27, 2012 Financial experts say you should draw Social Security benefits as late as possible, but about 75 percent of Americans start drawing their benefits at the…

Clinical depression is a serious medical condition that can be profoundly disabling. For that reason, many people with severe depression may qualify for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits…

July 9, 2012 Some young people believe Social Security benefits will be gone by the time they are of age to use the program. However, others believe this…

July 16, 2012 During the second quarter of 2012, the unemployment rate among people with disabilities dropped to its lowest in more than three years while applications for…

August 15, 2012 Attacks against Social Security Disability Insurance have been on the rise lately, according to Newsday. Among other things, some critics say that SSDI applications have increased…

August 20, 2012 Your Social Security number (SSN) is tied to your identity and should be kept private, but it’s becoming more and more frequent to include it…

August 27, 2012 Most articles from financial experts will tell you to delay collecting Social Security as long as you can--to wait until your full retirement age or…

August 29, 2012 To continue the discussion of why Huffington Post says that it may be smart for you to take Social Security as soon as possible, let’s review…

August 31, 2012 Social Security disability (SSDI) benefits will continue as long as the person's medical condition does not improve and as long as she remains unable to…

September 12, 2012 To keep someone from stealing your identity, some simple precautions and these twelve steps may be able to help you, according to ehow.com. (1) Protect your…

The Social Security Handbook has 2,728 rules and countless interpretations—which can sometimes lead to contradictions in the system, reports Forbes. For example: (1) If you take your retirement…

According to Forbes, over the decades the rules governing Social Security benefits have become increasingly complex and confusing—even to the people working at local Social Security offices. For…

The rules for obtaining Social Security benefits—and the types of benefits you can receive—are confusing, according to Forbes. For example: 7. If you divorce after 10 years or more…

Collecting Social Security at 62 when it pays your full benefit at 65-67—depending on the year you were born—may not be financially wise, according to the Rapid City Journal.…

According to The Christian Science Monitor, some of the most common myths about Social Security include the following: 1. Social security funds are running out, so I should collect…

Given our national retirement program’s handbook of 2,728 rules and countless interpretations, few of us are likely to thoroughly understand Social Security, according to The Christian Science Monitor.…

Applying for Social Security Disability benefits can be difficult due to how long a claim can take and the high chance of being denied, according to DisabilitySecrets.com. Statistically,…

Apparently for some people in search of a legal U.S. identity, all that is needed is a birth date, name of their choosing, a photo, and cash. On…

According to stltoday.com , there are some practical ways to help make sure that the small 2013 cost of living (COLA) increase can go further for you. 1. Review healthcare…

November 12, 2012 According to the Cypress Creek Mirror, a 58-year-old woman was diagnosed with stage IIIA metastatic breast cancer. She was unemployed at the time. A breast/ovarian cancer…

If you file for Social Security at age 62, you earn only 75 percent of what you would get by filing at the full retirement age of 66.…

Early Social Security payments may be reduced, but not necessarily forever. There are little-known exceptions to what most people think of as a permanent, lifetime reduction, according to Money Watch.…

If you retired earlier than 66 and draw less than 100 percent in Social Security benefits, there are three ways to "undo" your decision, according to Market Watch.…

Market Watch says that there are five principles that Congress should keep in mind when it comes to fixing Social Security: 1. Because retirements are at risk, Congress…

Adding to the three principles outlined in Friday’s blog, Market Watch also wants Congress to keep in mind two more considerations when it comes to tackling Social Security solvency:…

There are a number of impairments—both physical and mental—that will automatically qualify you for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits (SSDI) or for Supplemental Security Income (SSI), according to…

As mentioned in our last blog, there are a number of impairments that will automatically qualify you for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits (SSDI), according to DisabilitySecrets.com. The…

March 4, 2013 The death of a spouse can be extremely difficult, both emotionally and financially. For those whose spouses were collecting Social Security Disability Benefits, the loss can…

April 22, 2013 One of the most common causes for an individual to seek Social Security Disability Benefits is because they are left unable to work after an…

An article published today on CBSMoneyWatch.com addresses how to access additional Social Security monies based on the earnings of an ex-husband or ex-wife. CBS financial blogger Steve Vernon…

Plenty of Social Security advocates are up in arms over news that the Obama administration is considering switching to a “chained” Consumer Price Index when making cost-of-living adjustments…

April 17, 2013 The laws surrounding how Social Security Benefits are distributed are quite complex. These complexities can often lead to citizens becoming confused about the regulations of…

May 15, 2013 Each year, the Social Security Administration evaluates the cost of everyday items deemed as staples to survival and adjusts the amount of money Social Security…

December 13, 2010 A reader posed a question to mysanantonio.com asking what the options are for receiving Social Security benefits. In the reply, it explains that Social Security…

December 13, 2010 A reader posed a question to mysanantonio.com asking what the options are for receiving Social Security benefits. In the reply, it explains that Social Security…

April 25, 2011 Social Security benefits are generally adjusted based on the cost of living expenses. In the 1970s, Congress regularized Social Security benefits boosts and provided predictable…

April 25, 2011 Social Security benefits are generally adjusted based on the cost of living expenses. In the 1970s, Congress regularized Social Security benefits boosts and provided predictable…

March 11, 2013 The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced it has launched several new services to beneficiaries through its online account management services. According to a press release from…

November 19, 2010 A draft report of President Obama’s  response to the national deficit shows that if Social Security benefits are cut, the nation’s poor and minorities would…

November 29, 2010 The Deficit Commission plans to fix the country’s budget crisis an take measures to strengthen Social Security. Its goal is to return Social Security to…

November 30, 2010 A report on CBS.com says seniors can potentially boost their Social Security benefits by thousands of dollars a year. There are ways to maximize Social…

December 1, 2010 A plan to balance the budget and reduce the national deficit still includes making cuts to Social Security benefits. According to The Associated Press, proposals…

December 6, 2010 According to CourierPress.com, when you decide when you want to retire, the amount of your Social Security benefits will be determined. Most people who are…

December 16, 2010 An opinion contributer to politico.com believes it was a bad idea for President Obama to negotiate tax cuts to Social Security. It could affect Social…

December 17, 2010 Nearly half of women 65 and older would be living in poverty if they didn’t receive Social Security benefits, according to physorg.com. The number remains at…

December 29, 2010 According to an opinion article on The Boston Globe, Social Security will run out by 2037. Those 40 and younger will be forced to rely…

December 30, 2010 The future of Social Security leaves many questions unanswered for future retirees. According to OnWallStreet.com, many people don’t know how much to save to supplement…

January 24, 2011 Those who work full time and qualify to receive Social Security benefits may receive a paycheck and benefits, according to detnews.com. You are not disqualified from…

February 10, 2011 Former New Mexico Republican Gov. Gary Johnson believes there is too much government spending and changes to Social Security benefits are necessary, the Iowa Independent…

April 25, 2011 Social Security benefits are generally adjusted based on the cost of living expenses. In the 1970s, Congress regularized Social Security benefits boosts and provided predictable…

April 28, 2011 An unstable economy has prompted many to go into early retirement and collect social Security Benefits sooner than predicted. According to npr.com, in 2010, more…

May 2, 2011 A woman has been indicted on charges for Social Security benefits fraud. The woman applied for and received Social Security survivor benefits for one of…

May 3, 2011 The potential changes being presented to Social Security benefits have caused anxiety for many Americans, especially those with plans to retire soon. Janet Witt, grassroots…

May 4, 2011 The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued a new rule that took effect on Monday making it more difficult for creditors to garnish Social Security…

May 5, 2011 AARP kicked off a new, multi-million dollar campaign yesterday to protect retirees from potentially “detrimental” budget cuts to Social Security and Medicare. A recent AARP…

May 6, 2011 On Wednesday, watchdog group Brave New Foundation released an inflammatory new viral video titled “Koch Brothers Exposed.” The eight-minute video juxtaposes footage of American businessman David…

May 9, 2011 On Friday, an Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, man entered a guilty plea in federal court for making false statements and stealing 27 years worth of Social…

May 10, 2011 A 58-year-old resident of Prichard, Alabama, received five years probation last week for illegally collecting $33,588 in Social Security monies after his mother died. The…

May 11, 2011 The deficit reduction package that Congress is now hammering out won’t include cuts to Social Security, said Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus. On Tuesday,…

On Friday, the Social Security and Medicare Boards of Trustees released their annual report on the status of the two largest federal programs. The 2011 Trustees Report warns…

It can be super confusing to navigate the many rules and regulations on which Social Security and Social Security Disability are built. Let the Social Security Disability lawyers…

A new report from The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) analyzes the crooked correlation between cost-of-living for senior citizens and the yearly adjustments made by The Social Security Administration…

A new blog post on the Forbes website divulges the best strategies for gleaning the largest possible amount from the Social Security Administration each month. Financial educator Liz…

In anticipation of the number of drivers over 70 tripling in the next 20 years, researchers at the University of Colorado School of Medicine recently analyzed senior citizens…

June 1, 2011 The Social Security Board of Trustees released their annual report on the status of Social Security Trust Funds in mid-May with bleaker findings than expected.…

The first cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) on Social Security checks in two years was announced this week, reports The Washington Post. For lower- and middle-class seniors, Social Security represents a…

When looking at Social Security benefits per household, rather than per individual, a new study shows that the wage gap between men and women wipes out a lot…

The Washington Post reports that Social Security is a critical safety net for minority Americans. Minorities tend to be poorer and more vulnerable to economic fluctuations than their…

To help keep Social Security solvent, Representative Jason Chaffetz (R-Utah) introduced a Social Security reform proposal to a House supercommittee on Tuesday. While the plan may be controversial,…

According to Investment News, deciding when to start taking Social Security is a "strategy unto itself," says James Robinson, a regional director at the Principal Financial Group, Inc.…

It's not only when to collect our Social Security that is confusing, but also how to collect spousal benefits and taxes that can complicate Social Security planning, reports…

Social Security could be considered a Ponzi scheme in three major ways, according to GazetteXtra.com. (1) The payment of purported returns to existing investors from funds contributed by…

According to the GazetteXtra, the fourth difference between Ponzi and Social Security is a major contrast: (4) If you apply for benefits after age 62 and continue working,…

Our previous two blogs outline how Social Security may be similar to a Ponzi scheme according to the National Center for Public Policy Research, as noted in the GazetteXtra,…

Two sisters, who live in the tiny enclave of Lily, Kentucky, close to the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, will finally get Social Security numbers, according to the…

Arizona’s governor says that she is troubled that her adult son’s mental illness is again in the news, reports The Republic. She had recently been told by her…

In 2012 the oldest baby boomers will turn age 66, an important age for Social Security eligibility, according to US News. Many of the rules for claiming Social…

At age 66, baby boomers can claim the full amount of Social Security that they have earned, and the penalty for working while claiming Social Security benefits disappears,…

It is a myth that Social Security is an entitlement, according to Don Samuels in the Summit Daily. Social Security is a benefit that comes from paying into…

Congress extended the payroll tax reduction for taxpayers through February 2012.  Each party structured the tax cut in the best light for their own political goals, according to…

If you are denied Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, you have the option to appeal the initial decision. At the appeals stage, a vocational expert may be called…

Since the average life expectancy is higher than it was 40 years ago, many politicians and economists have publicly opined that raising the Early Eligibility Age (EEA) for…

Social Security beneficiaries will receive larger benefits payments in 2012, according to Weho News. What do these increases actually mean? Effectively taking political issues out of the rate-setting…

Non-lawyers who represent people in Social Security Disability [SSD] are known as ‘Social Security advocates.' Some "have been caught lying about health reports and wound up defrauding the…

Social Security is not the only cause of America's fiscal problems, but it is Exhibit A in why it is so hard to fix them, according to CBS…

Ida May Fuller, a resident of rural Vermont, was the first beneficiary of a recurring Social Security payment on January 31, 1940, according to Bloomberg. Her SS number…

Everywhere you look these days, someone has a deal for you that is “too good to be true.” These “scams” can do major damage to your credit score…

Society Security is running almost $50 billion in the red each year, deficits that are being covered by reserves in the General Fund, reports the Kipsap Peninsula Business…

This is a popular time of year for proclamations of love. Such displays of affection can be as simple as a heart with a “be mine” message or…

2010 represented the first year since 1983 that the Social Security trust began paying out more in benefits than it collected in tax revenue, according to the San Francisco…

Missiles are being pointed at Social Security and Medicare--two federal health benefit programs for older Americans. Some are stealth missiles; some are misguided missiles, reports the Nashua Telegraph.…

Although a person can save funds for medical insurance, life insurance, and six months to a year of pay in case of an emergency, when an accident or…

According to a Bank of America Corp. survey, about 59 percent of those with more than $250,000 in investments said that the government should increase the eligibility age…

FDR signed the Social Security Act into law in 1935. It was created as a self-funding program paid through payroll taxes paid by both the employee and his…

Social Security touches the lives of almost every American family. It not only provides income to retirees but also to workers who become disabled and to families in which…

March 7, 2012 Running for president in the Republican primaries of 2012, Mitt Romney proposes actions that will help to preserve Medicare and Social Security, according to an…

Because they start taking Social Security before their full retirement age, 72 percent of retirees lock in a lifetime of smaller benefits, according to Reuters. They may be…

March 12, 2012 Here are eight things that you might not know about the SS program, according to The Sacramento Bee. 1. For every year you postpone Social…

There is a new taxonomy of aging, reports the Houston Chronicle. Where once turning 65 made you "old," demographers now identify three groups: The "young-old" are those between…

On March 20, Representative Xavier Becerra (D.--CA)  made a speech on Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) to a Social Security (SS) subcommittee on ways and means, reports Insurance…

By suspending the mailing of annual statements to about 150 million Americans, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has created an information vacuum, says the Los Angeles Times. For…

The most common form of identification in the United States is a driver’s license, but nonwhites are somewhat less likely than whites to have drivers’ licenses, according to…

Who would you turn to if a disability or illness kept you from working? A 2012 poll found that friends and family continued to be the leading resource…

Even though Franklin D. Roosevelt was the President who proposed Social Security in 1935, this editorial writer from Ohio’s Columbia Dispatch opines that FDR would not like what Social…

The Great Depression and the stock market crash left many older Americans broke. In a radio broadcast on the third anniversary of the Social Security Act in 1938,…

In 1960, there were five workers per Social Security recipient. Today, there are three workers per recipient, and by 2025, the ratio will approach two workers per recipient.…

Even though Social Security Administration is going completely electronic, you still need to be careful and know that Social Security direct deposit theft is on the rise. Here are the…

The news is that Social Security benefit deposits are going totally electronic by March 2013, so you need to know that Social Security direct deposit theft is on…

Planning for a life-altering disability isn't always at the top of the priority list. But, when you're diagnosed with a disabling condition, you just might need a plan.…

May 7, 2012 For the first time in history, Social Security had to pay out more in benefits than it took in for payroll taxes, reports Fox Business.…

In a recent interview with the American Association of Retired People (AARP), President Obama discussed unemployment, gas prices, tax cuts, and Social Security.  He said that it will…

The Social Security Administration reports that just over one in four of today's 20-year-olds will become disabled before age 67, according to the South Bend Tribune. In fact,…

June 6, 2012 Should you apply for Social Security? If you have never worked, do you get Social Security? These are two perennial questions that pop up concerning…

Elderly women receive far fewer Social Security benefits than men, according to Huff Post. In the late 1930s, Social Security was designed by a committee that used the beliefs…

Despite the similar acronyms, SSI and SSDI are quite different, according to AARP.org. Dating back to 1960, SSDI stands for Social Security Disability Insurance. It’s an earned benefit that…

Children are being targeted by identity thieves 35 times more often than adults, reports Fox Business. Fifteen percent of the victims are under the age of five. A Social…

By the end of 2013, the Social Security Administration expects Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claims to reach 1.1 million, according to timesunion.com. SSDI provides monthly benefits to…

In a groundbreaking decision Tuesday, a federal judge in San Francisco ordered the Social Security Administration (SSA) to provide training and assistance to two mentally disabled men, reports…

All service members who became disabled on active duty after October 1, 2001, are possibly eligible to receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI)…

June 27, 2012 Financial experts say you should draw Social Security benefits as late as possible, but about 75 percent of Americans start drawing their benefits at the…

Clinical depression is a serious medical condition that can be profoundly disabling. For that reason, many people with severe depression may qualify for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits…

July 9, 2012 Some young people believe Social Security benefits will be gone by the time they are of age to use the program. However, others believe this…

July 16, 2012 During the second quarter of 2012, the unemployment rate among people with disabilities dropped to its lowest in more than three years while applications for…

August 15, 2012 Attacks against Social Security Disability Insurance have been on the rise lately, according to Newsday. Among other things, some critics say that SSDI applications have increased…

August 20, 2012 Your Social Security number (SSN) is tied to your identity and should be kept private, but it’s becoming more and more frequent to include it…

August 27, 2012 Most articles from financial experts will tell you to delay collecting Social Security as long as you can--to wait until your full retirement age or…

August 29, 2012 To continue the discussion of why Huffington Post says that it may be smart for you to take Social Security as soon as possible, let’s review…

August 31, 2012 Social Security disability (SSDI) benefits will continue as long as the person's medical condition does not improve and as long as she remains unable to…

September 12, 2012 To keep someone from stealing your identity, some simple precautions and these twelve steps may be able to help you, according to ehow.com. (1) Protect your…

The Social Security Handbook has 2,728 rules and countless interpretations—which can sometimes lead to contradictions in the system, reports Forbes. For example: (1) If you take your retirement…

According to Forbes, over the decades the rules governing Social Security benefits have become increasingly complex and confusing—even to the people working at local Social Security offices. For…

The rules for obtaining Social Security benefits—and the types of benefits you can receive—are confusing, according to Forbes. For example: 7. If you divorce after 10 years or more…

Collecting Social Security at 62 when it pays your full benefit at 65-67—depending on the year you were born—may not be financially wise, according to the Rapid City Journal.…

According to The Christian Science Monitor, some of the most common myths about Social Security include the following: 1. Social security funds are running out, so I should collect…

Given our national retirement program’s handbook of 2,728 rules and countless interpretations, few of us are likely to thoroughly understand Social Security, according to The Christian Science Monitor.…

Applying for Social Security Disability benefits can be difficult due to how long a claim can take and the high chance of being denied, according to DisabilitySecrets.com. Statistically,…

Apparently for some people in search of a legal U.S. identity, all that is needed is a birth date, name of their choosing, a photo, and cash. On…

According to stltoday.com , there are some practical ways to help make sure that the small 2013 cost of living (COLA) increase can go further for you. 1. Review healthcare…

November 12, 2012 According to the Cypress Creek Mirror, a 58-year-old woman was diagnosed with stage IIIA metastatic breast cancer. She was unemployed at the time. A breast/ovarian cancer…

If you file for Social Security at age 62, you earn only 75 percent of what you would get by filing at the full retirement age of 66.…

Early Social Security payments may be reduced, but not necessarily forever. There are little-known exceptions to what most people think of as a permanent, lifetime reduction, according to Money Watch.…

If you retired earlier than 66 and draw less than 100 percent in Social Security benefits, there are three ways to "undo" your decision, according to Market Watch.…

Market Watch says that there are five principles that Congress should keep in mind when it comes to fixing Social Security: 1. Because retirements are at risk, Congress…

Adding to the three principles outlined in Friday’s blog, Market Watch also wants Congress to keep in mind two more considerations when it comes to tackling Social Security solvency:…

There are a number of impairments—both physical and mental—that will automatically qualify you for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits (SSDI) or for Supplemental Security Income (SSI), according to…

As mentioned in our last blog, there are a number of impairments that will automatically qualify you for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits (SSDI), according to DisabilitySecrets.com. The…

January 11, 2013 The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced several changes that will be implemented this year which are aimed at improving the efficiency and ease of…

January 16, 2013 With the government attempting to rescue the nation from falling over the fiscal cliff, legislators have begun to consider making changes to the way inflation…

January 21, 2013 The New Year has brought several significant changes to not only the way Social Security Disability benefits are being paid, but how much each recipient is…

January 23, 2013 An article by the Marshfield News Herald took a look at several myths surrounding Social Security benefits in the United States. The first myth that was…

January 28, 2013 With a large volume of aging workers preparing for retirement and a massive influx on claims for SSD Benefits, funding for Social Security is taking out…

February 8, 2013 A new report from JAMA Internal Medicine shows that the baby boomer generation, once thought to be the healthiest age demographic in the nation, may not…

February 11, 2013 A recent report from the Congressional Budget Office states that the nation’s Social Security program is in trouble. According to the Fort Bragg Patch, the new…

February 22, 2013 The Social Security Administration reports there are currently an estimated 62 million recipients of both Social Security Disability and retirement benefits. Yet, many of those individuals…

March 11, 2013 The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced it has launched several new services to beneficiaries through its online account management services. According to a press release from…

April 15, 2013 The United States Senate recently voted against a proposed bill that would have significantly changed the way increases in payments to those receiving Social Security…

April 17, 2013 The laws surrounding how Social Security Benefits are distributed are quite complex. These complexities can often lead to citizens becoming confused about the regulations of…

June 3, 2013 Last week, the Social Security Administration (SSA) released its report on the financial status of its trust funds. The report highlighted several areas of concern…

August 30, 2013 While much of the recent media attention surrounding Social Security Benefits has focused on cases of fraud and dwindling program funding, it is important to…

September 11, 2013 The laws that oversee how and to who Social Security Benefits are offered can be quite complex. With the federal government acknowledging the legitimacy of…

A portion of most workers’ paychecks go towards their Social Security benefits. But while millions of Americans are paying into this program, very few understand the policies that…

Proving to Social Security Administration that you’re in need of assistance through Supplemental Security Income (SSI) can be a difficult process, but it can be even more frustrating…

Speech disorders affect roughly 7.5 million United States citizens. Many of those with speech disorder disabilities may qualify for Social Security Disability benefits, but it’s important to understand…

Most Americans pay into the Social Security program throughout their entire working careers, but what happens to a person’s benefits if they pass away unexpectedly? The attorneys with…

October 2, 2013 For those who do not have enough resources for income to support themselves and their families due to a disability, the government provides several options…

AARP recently rolled out a new feature on its website to help seniors calculate at what age to begin collecting Social Security payments. The interactive tool is designed…

An article published today on CBSMoneyWatch.com addresses how to access additional Social Security monies based on the earnings of an ex-husband or ex-wife. CBS financial blogger Steve Vernon…

An article published today on CBSMoneyWatch.com addresses how to access additional Social Security monies based on the earnings of an ex-husband or ex-wife. CBS financial blogger Steve Vernon…

January 7, 2013 The American College of Rheumatology estimates that between three and six million Americans currently suffer from pain associated with fibromyalgia. For many, the pain is…

August 23, 2013 In the past several decades, one of the leading causes for Social Security Disability claims has been chronic pain, with a leading cause of such…

An eight-year-old Iowa girl who was conceived via in vitro fertilization almost two years after her father died is not eligible to receive his Social Security benefits, a…

December 6, 2010 According to CourierPress.com, when you decide when you want to retire, the amount of your Social Security benefits will be determined. Most people who are…

September 11, 2013 The laws that oversee how and to who Social Security Benefits are offered can be quite complex. With the federal government acknowledging the legitimacy of…

New estimates from the Social Security Administration (SSA) show an estimated 10.9 million recipients of Social Security Disability benefits—an increase from previous totals. The SSA has become bogged…

January 9, 2012 With the number of divorces and people filing for Social Security Disability benefits on the rise in recent years, many people who already collect benefits wonder…

March 19, 2014 Many Americans with Blindness and visual impairments apply for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits for financial support. Blindness is considered to be a permanently debilitating…

On Friday, the Social Security and Medicare Boards of Trustees released their annual report on the status of the two largest federal programs. The 2011 Trustees Report warns…

On Friday, the Social Security and Medicare Boards of Trustees released their annual report on the status of the two largest federal programs. The 2011 Trustees Report warns…

A new Los Angeles Times editorial makes no bones about its opposition to a proposed change to the way inflation is calculated for Social Security beneficiaries. “Of all…

Plenty of Social Security advocates are up in arms over news that the Obama administration is considering switching to a “chained” Consumer Price Index when making cost-of-living adjustments…

April 15, 2013 The United States Senate recently voted against a proposed bill that would have significantly changed the way increases in payments to those receiving Social Security…

Retired and disabled citizens of the United States are sweating collective bullets right about now as the clock ticks down on Congress’s federal deficit negotiations. In a new…

Most Americans pay into the Social Security program throughout their entire working careers, but what happens to a person’s benefits if they pass away unexpectedly? The attorneys with…

Plenty of Social Security advocates are up in arms over news that the Obama administration is considering switching to a “chained” Consumer Price Index when making cost-of-living adjustments…

Senior citizens should enjoy a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) from the Social Security Administration in January, according to Massachusetts nonprofit group American Institute for Economic Research (AIER). This will…

The first cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) on Social Security checks in two years was announced this week, reports The Washington Post. For lower- and middle-class seniors, Social Security represents a…

February 21, 2014 It can be a struggle to make ends meet for those who receive Social Security Disability Benefits as their only source of income. In an…

When U.S. citizens are no longer able to work, many depend on Social Security Disability benefits for income. The problem is a lack of funding is causing a…

Senior citizens should enjoy a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) from the Social Security Administration in January, according to Massachusetts nonprofit group American Institute for Economic Research (AIER). This will…

October 30, 2013 The rising costs of living in today’s society can make it extremely difficult for those who collect Social Security disability benefits as their main source…

November 4, 2013 The federal government recently announced recipients of Social Security benefits would be receiving one of the smallest cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) in the history of the…

A new Los Angeles Times editorial makes no bones about its opposition to a proposed change to the way inflation is calculated for Social Security beneficiaries. “Of all…

Senior citizens should enjoy a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) from the Social Security Administration in January, according to Massachusetts nonprofit group American Institute for Economic Research (AIER). This will…

The Social Security Administration is responsible for handling all processes of the Social Security Disability (SSD) program. These operations are handled by thousands of government employees on a…

A new report from The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) analyzes the crooked correlation between cost-of-living for senior citizens and the yearly adjustments made by The Social Security Administration…

April 29, 2013 When a worker is hurt on the job and is left unable to preform their duties, they can be left with no source of income.…

April 28, 2011 An unstable economy has prompted many to go into early retirement and collect social Security Benefits sooner than predicted. According to npr.com, in 2010, more…

Though the debate about whether or not to cut Social Security spending is consuming many a politician these days, a new article from The Wall Street Journal points…

February 1, 2013 A Portland, Oregon, woman is reportedly struggling to make ends meet after being diagnosed with breast cancer and having her claim for Social Security Disability benefits…

Even though Social Security Administration is going completely electronic, you still need to be careful and know that Social Security direct deposit theft is on the rise. Here are the…

The news is that Social Security benefit deposits are going totally electronic by March 2013, so you need to know that Social Security direct deposit theft is on…

January 14, 2013 President Barack Obama announced earlier today that unless a deal can be reached to raise the nation’s current debt ceiling soon, the more than 62…

February 8, 2013 A new report from JAMA Internal Medicine shows that the baby boomer generation, once thought to be the healthiest age demographic in the nation, may not…

June 3, 2013 Last week, the Social Security Administration (SSA) released its report on the financial status of its trust funds. The report highlighted several areas of concern…

September 17, 2009 The Social Security Administration (SSA) uses a five-step process to determine whether or not a person qualifies for Disability benefits. According to the SSA, a…

May 4, 2011 The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued a new rule that took effect on Monday making it more difficult for creditors to garnish Social Security…

May 25, 2011 It looks as if recipients of Social Security benefits will go another year with no increase in benefits. According to an article from the Associated…

January 4, 2012 The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently announced that in 2012, the number of individuals who receive Social Security Disability Benefits hit an all-time high. According to…

January 21, 2013 The New Year has brought several significant changes to not only the way Social Security Disability benefits are being paid, but how much each recipient is…

The body needs to be able to excrete waste in order to properly function. If this cannot be achieved, it can lead to an individual developing any of…

Studies Show Projection Data Is Flawed New research indicates projections about the financial status of our nation’s retirement and disability trust funds may not be accurate. Currently, estimates…

President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law on August 14, 1935. In the eighty years that have passed since the bill’s inception, it has…

The U.S. Social Security Disability program was established in 1956 as a way to provide citizens who suffered from a disabling mental or physical condition for longer than…

When a person is awarded Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, the amount they receive is based on several factors including income, work history, marital status, and even the…

The Social Security Administration announced that the cost of living had not risen, with inflammation low because of the slow economy, according to washintonindependent.com. It’s the reason they’re…

March 10, 2011 A new Harris Poll shows 40 percent of people think we should work longer before drawing Social Security benefits, reports United Press International. The poll…

June 1, 2011 The Social Security Board of Trustees released their annual report on the status of Social Security Trust Funds in mid-May with bleaker findings than expected.…

Last month it was revealed that the Social Security Administration overpaid approximately $5.4 billion in benefits to disabled workers in 2009; this week the United States Government Accountability…

Funds for Social Security Disability payments may run dry by 2017, according to a new analysis done by The Congressional Budget Office. The CBO attributes this to both…

Texas Governor Rick Perry called the Social Security program a “Ponzi scheme” that was doomed for failure in his 2010 book Fed Up! It’s a denouncement that many…

January 9, 2012 With the number of divorces and people filing for Social Security Disability benefits on the rise in recent years, many people who already collect benefits wonder…

January 11, 2013 The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced several changes that will be implemented this year which are aimed at improving the efficiency and ease of…

January 23, 2013 An article by the Marshfield News Herald took a look at several myths surrounding Social Security benefits in the United States. The first myth that was…

February 20, 2013 For the millions of Americans who receive Social Security Disability benefits, the money they receive is supposed to be enough to cover basic living expenses. Yet,…

April 5, 2013 For millions of Americans who struggle to make ends meet each year, the Social Security Administration’s Supplemental Security Income program is a vital source of…

You may think that your financial worries are over once you’re approved for Social Security Disability benefits—but your finances may be scrutinized if you’re attempting to purchase a…

Getting approved for Social Security Disability benefits can be difficult enough, but keeping benefits after you’ve been approved can be just as arduous. One of the most frustrating…

The Social Security Act was created as a means for the U.S. government to provide assistance to working citizens who suffer from a mental or physical condition that…

If you’ve ever attempted to apply for Social Security Disability benefits, you know how daunting the task can be. The wait time for a decision in your case…

The Social Security Administration is responsible for handling all processes of the Social Security Disability (SSD) program. These operations are handled by thousands of government employees on a…

Millions of Americans suffer from medical conditions that leave them unable to work. Many qualify for Social Security Disability benefits, but the application process can be take time—some…

In anticipation of the number of drivers over 70 tripling in the next 20 years, researchers at the University of Colorado School of Medicine recently analyzed senior citizens…

An article published today on CBSMoneyWatch.com addresses how to access additional Social Security monies based on the earnings of an ex-husband or ex-wife. CBS financial blogger Steve Vernon…

Senior citizens should enjoy a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) from the Social Security Administration in January, according to Massachusetts nonprofit group American Institute for Economic Research (AIER). This will…

March 20,2013 With thousands of federal employees facing the requirement of taking furloughed time off due to sequestration, many feel this action may do nothing but harm people.…

April 10, 2013 With serious budget deficits looming over the federal government, officials are attempting to find areas where spending cuts can be made. Unfortunately for recipients of…

December 2, 2013 When an individual is left permanently unable to work due to an on-the-job accident, they may be entitled to Social Security Disability benefits for a…

An aging population of workers combined with a reduction in the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) workforce has taken it’s toll on both funding and the agency's ability to…

Social Security Disability benefits provide financial support to Americans unable to work due to mental or physical conditions, but they also offer vocational training and rehabilitation to get…

The Social Security Administration has strict rules governing their policies for distributing Social Security Disability benefits. But as the old saying goes, there’s an exception to every rule.…

If you’ve applied for Social Security Disability benefits, there’s a good chance your claim was denied. In fact, the Social Security Administration reports as many as 65 percent…

If you’ve applied for Social Security Disability benefits, in all likelihood, your claim has been denied. That’s because the Social Security Administration says that up to 65 percent of…

Getting approved to receive Social Security Disability benefits is no easy task. In fact, the Social Security Administration (SSA) reports up to 65 percent of claims are initially turned…

If your claim for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits was denied, you're not alone. As many as 70 percent of all initial claims for SSD benefits are rejected…

The Social Security Administration is beginning to look more closely at the approval rate discrepancy amongst its administrative law judges (ALJs), reports USA Today. Whereas a judge’s numbers…

June 14, 2013 Even when a person files a legitimate claim for Social Security Disability Benefits, there is a good chance it will be denied. Records from the Social…

As a United States citizen, you have certain rights that cannot be encroached upon, even by the federal government. So when you’re applying for Social Security Disability benefits,…

If you’ve ever attempted to apply for Social Security Disability benefits, you know how daunting the task can be. The wait time for a decision in your case…

New estimates from the Social Security Administration (SSA) show an estimated 10.9 million recipients of Social Security Disability benefits—an increase from previous totals. The SSA has become bogged…

May 13, 2013 When an individual suffers from a condition or injury that leaves him or her unable to work for longer than one year, the only source…

January 10, 2014 Estimates show there are currently millions of Americans suffering from medical conditions that may qualify them for Social Security Disability benefits. However, the processes and…

It seems though even once an individual receives a Social Security Disability Approval, the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) internal mistakes and bureaucratic hiccups can still make getting benefits…

While many disabled Americans who receive Social Security Disability benefits believe their financial problems are solved when their claim is approved, nothing could be further from the truth.…

The Social Security Administration is beginning to look more closely at the approval rate discrepancy amongst its administrative law judges (ALJs), reports USA Today. Whereas a judge’s numbers…

A new analysis released Tuesday asserts that if the U.S. government doesn't come to an agreement about whether or not to raise the federal debt ceiling it could affect…

The Social Security Administration is beginning to look more closely at the approval rate discrepancy amongst its administrative law judges (ALJs), reports USA Today. Whereas a judge’s numbers…

As potential cuts to Social Security remain on the table in the discussion about how to reduce the federal debt, members of a House Ways and Means subcommittee…

A new Los Angeles Times editorial makes no bones about its opposition to a proposed change to the way inflation is calculated for Social Security beneficiaries. “Of all…

Last month it was revealed that the Social Security Administration overpaid approximately $5.4 billion in benefits to disabled workers in 2009; this week the United States Government Accountability…

AARP recently rolled out a new feature on its website to help seniors calculate at what age to begin collecting Social Security payments. The interactive tool is designed…

Funds for Social Security Disability payments may run dry by 2017, according to a new analysis done by The Congressional Budget Office. The CBO attributes this to both…

People generally have lots of questions about Social Security, but one of the most pressing regards when to start collecting it. In a new article, the San Francisco…

February 8, 2013 A new report from JAMA Internal Medicine shows that the baby boomer generation, once thought to be the healthiest age demographic in the nation, may not…

February 13, 2013 One of the most common questions a person who has become disabled and is applying for Social Security Disability Benefits may have is, “What is the…

March 8, 2013 When a person becomes unable to work due to a health condition, one of the first questions they will often ask is, “Am I eligible…

July 29, 2013 While Social Security Disability Benefits can be a lifeline for many who are unable to work due to a mental or physical condition, a majority of…

August 7, 2013 Each year, millions of Americans are left unable to work due to a debilitating mental or physical condition. This often leaves these individuals struggling to…

A portion of most workers’ paychecks go towards their Social Security benefits. But while millions of Americans are paying into this program, very few understand the policies that…

Many disabled Americans who receive Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits have a hard time stretching their assistance far enough to make ends meet. One of the reasons behind…

What Is Anemia? Anemia is a condition that affects the lives of approximately 3.5 million Americans each day. It’s caused by the body’s inability to produce enough red…

What Is Anemia? Anemia is a condition that affects the lives of approximately 3.5 million Americans each day. It’s caused by the body’s inability to produce enough red…

Texas Governor Rick Perry called the Social Security program a “Ponzi scheme” that was doomed for failure in his 2010 book Fed Up! It’s a denouncement that many…

March 20,2013 With thousands of federal employees facing the requirement of taking furloughed time off due to sequestration, many feel this action may do nothing but harm people.…

May 13, 2013 When an individual suffers from a condition or injury that leaves him or her unable to work for longer than one year, the only source…

February 7, 2014 The month of February is a time to raise awareness of several debilitating conditions many Americans face every day. The American Heart Association has named…

New estimates from the Social Security Administration (SSA) show an estimated 10.9 million recipients of Social Security Disability benefits—an increase from previous totals. The SSA has become bogged…

The body needs to be able to excrete waste in order to properly function. If this cannot be achieved, it can lead to an individual developing any of…

October 8, 2013 For those who are unable to work because of a mental or physical condition, resources for income can be extremely limited. This may force these…

July 17, 2013 Those who are unable to work due to their mental or physical condition may be entitled to receive Social Security Disability benefits from the federal…

It’s no secret that the Social Security Administration is overwhelmed by a growing number of Social Security Disability benefit claims that are awaiting processing. What is shocking is…

When U.S. citizens are no longer able to work, many depend on Social Security Disability benefits for income. The problem is a lack of funding is causing a…

On Wednesday a Kansas City, Missouri, man plead guilty to aggravated identity theft and mail fraud before U.S. District Judge Ortrie D. Smith. Prosecutors say the man, aged…

Plenty of Social Security advocates are up in arms over news that the Obama administration is considering switching to a “chained” Consumer Price Index when making cost-of-living adjustments…

The Social Security Administration is offering free Work Incentive Events (WISE) across the country on Wednesday, September 14 and Thursday, September 15 for those who are interested in…

Arizona’s governor says that she is troubled that her adult son’s mental illness is again in the news, reports The Republic. She had recently been told by her…

In 2012 the oldest baby boomers will turn age 66, an important age for Social Security eligibility, according to US News. Many of the rules for claiming Social…

At age 66, baby boomers can claim the full amount of Social Security that they have earned, and the penalty for working while claiming Social Security benefits disappears,…

It is a myth that Social Security is an entitlement, according to Don Samuels in the Summit Daily. Social Security is a benefit that comes from paying into…

Congress extended the payroll tax reduction for taxpayers through February 2012.  Each party structured the tax cut in the best light for their own political goals, according to…

If you are denied Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, you have the option to appeal the initial decision. At the appeals stage, a vocational expert may be called…

Since the average life expectancy is higher than it was 40 years ago, many politicians and economists have publicly opined that raising the Early Eligibility Age (EEA) for…

Social Security beneficiaries will receive larger benefits payments in 2012, according to Weho News. What do these increases actually mean? Effectively taking political issues out of the rate-setting…

Non-lawyers who represent people in Social Security Disability [SSD] are known as ‘Social Security advocates.' Some "have been caught lying about health reports and wound up defrauding the…

Social Security is not the only cause of America's fiscal problems, but it is Exhibit A in why it is so hard to fix them, according to CBS…

Ida May Fuller, a resident of rural Vermont, was the first beneficiary of a recurring Social Security payment on January 31, 1940, according to Bloomberg. Her SS number…

Everywhere you look these days, someone has a deal for you that is “too good to be true.” These “scams” can do major damage to your credit score…

Society Security is running almost $50 billion in the red each year, deficits that are being covered by reserves in the General Fund, reports the Kipsap Peninsula Business…

This is a popular time of year for proclamations of love. Such displays of affection can be as simple as a heart with a “be mine” message or…

2010 represented the first year since 1983 that the Social Security trust began paying out more in benefits than it collected in tax revenue, according to the San Francisco…

Missiles are being pointed at Social Security and Medicare--two federal health benefit programs for older Americans. Some are stealth missiles; some are misguided missiles, reports the Nashua Telegraph.…

Although a person can save funds for medical insurance, life insurance, and six months to a year of pay in case of an emergency, when an accident or…

According to a Bank of America Corp. survey, about 59 percent of those with more than $250,000 in investments said that the government should increase the eligibility age…

FDR signed the Social Security Act into law in 1935. It was created as a self-funding program paid through payroll taxes paid by both the employee and his…

Social Security touches the lives of almost every American family. It not only provides income to retirees but also to workers who become disabled and to families in which…

March 7, 2012 Running for president in the Republican primaries of 2012, Mitt Romney proposes actions that will help to preserve Medicare and Social Security, according to an…

Because they start taking Social Security before their full retirement age, 72 percent of retirees lock in a lifetime of smaller benefits, according to Reuters. They may be…

March 12, 2012 Here are eight things that you might not know about the SS program, according to The Sacramento Bee. 1. For every year you postpone Social…

There is a new taxonomy of aging, reports the Houston Chronicle. Where once turning 65 made you "old," demographers now identify three groups: The "young-old" are those between…

On March 20, Representative Xavier Becerra (D.--CA)  made a speech on Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) to a Social Security (SS) subcommittee on ways and means, reports Insurance…

By suspending the mailing of annual statements to about 150 million Americans, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has created an information vacuum, says the Los Angeles Times. For…

The most common form of identification in the United States is a driver’s license, but nonwhites are somewhat less likely than whites to have drivers’ licenses, according to…

Who would you turn to if a disability or illness kept you from working? A 2012 poll found that friends and family continued to be the leading resource…

Even though Franklin D. Roosevelt was the President who proposed Social Security in 1935, this editorial writer from Ohio’s Columbia Dispatch opines that FDR would not like what Social…

The Great Depression and the stock market crash left many older Americans broke. In a radio broadcast on the third anniversary of the Social Security Act in 1938,…

In 1960, there were five workers per Social Security recipient. Today, there are three workers per recipient, and by 2025, the ratio will approach two workers per recipient.…

Even though Social Security Administration is going completely electronic, you still need to be careful and know that Social Security direct deposit theft is on the rise. Here are the…

The news is that Social Security benefit deposits are going totally electronic by March 2013, so you need to know that Social Security direct deposit theft is on…

Planning for a life-altering disability isn't always at the top of the priority list. But, when you're diagnosed with a disabling condition, you just might need a plan.…

May 7, 2012 For the first time in history, Social Security had to pay out more in benefits than it took in for payroll taxes, reports Fox Business.…

In a recent interview with the American Association of Retired People (AARP), President Obama discussed unemployment, gas prices, tax cuts, and Social Security.  He said that it will…

The Social Security Administration reports that just over one in four of today's 20-year-olds will become disabled before age 67, according to the South Bend Tribune. In fact,…

June 6, 2012 Should you apply for Social Security? If you have never worked, do you get Social Security? These are two perennial questions that pop up concerning…

Elderly women receive far fewer Social Security benefits than men, according to Huff Post. In the late 1930s, Social Security was designed by a committee that used the beliefs…

Despite the similar acronyms, SSI and SSDI are quite different, according to AARP.org. Dating back to 1960, SSDI stands for Social Security Disability Insurance. It’s an earned benefit that…

Children are being targeted by identity thieves 35 times more often than adults, reports Fox Business. Fifteen percent of the victims are under the age of five. A Social…

By the end of 2013, the Social Security Administration expects Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claims to reach 1.1 million, according to timesunion.com. SSDI provides monthly benefits to…

In a groundbreaking decision Tuesday, a federal judge in San Francisco ordered the Social Security Administration (SSA) to provide training and assistance to two mentally disabled men, reports…

All service members who became disabled on active duty after October 1, 2001, are possibly eligible to receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI)…

June 27, 2012 Financial experts say you should draw Social Security benefits as late as possible, but about 75 percent of Americans start drawing their benefits at the…

Clinical depression is a serious medical condition that can be profoundly disabling. For that reason, many people with severe depression may qualify for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits…

July 9, 2012 Some young people believe Social Security benefits will be gone by the time they are of age to use the program. However, others believe this…

July 16, 2012 During the second quarter of 2012, the unemployment rate among people with disabilities dropped to its lowest in more than three years while applications for…

August 15, 2012 Attacks against Social Security Disability Insurance have been on the rise lately, according to Newsday. Among other things, some critics say that SSDI applications have increased…

August 20, 2012 Your Social Security number (SSN) is tied to your identity and should be kept private, but it’s becoming more and more frequent to include it…

August 27, 2012 Most articles from financial experts will tell you to delay collecting Social Security as long as you can--to wait until your full retirement age or…

August 29, 2012 To continue the discussion of why Huffington Post says that it may be smart for you to take Social Security as soon as possible, let’s review…

August 31, 2012 Social Security disability (SSDI) benefits will continue as long as the person's medical condition does not improve and as long as she remains unable to…

September 12, 2012 To keep someone from stealing your identity, some simple precautions and these twelve steps may be able to help you, according to ehow.com. (1) Protect your…

The Social Security Handbook has 2,728 rules and countless interpretations—which can sometimes lead to contradictions in the system, reports Forbes. For example: (1) If you take your retirement…

According to Forbes, over the decades the rules governing Social Security benefits have become increasingly complex and confusing—even to the people working at local Social Security offices. For…

The rules for obtaining Social Security benefits—and the types of benefits you can receive—are confusing, according to Forbes. For example: 7. If you divorce after 10 years or more…

Collecting Social Security at 62 when it pays your full benefit at 65-67—depending on the year you were born—may not be financially wise, according to the Rapid City Journal.…

According to The Christian Science Monitor, some of the most common myths about Social Security include the following: 1. Social security funds are running out, so I should collect…

Given our national retirement program’s handbook of 2,728 rules and countless interpretations, few of us are likely to thoroughly understand Social Security, according to The Christian Science Monitor.…

Applying for Social Security Disability benefits can be difficult due to how long a claim can take and the high chance of being denied, according to DisabilitySecrets.com. Statistically,…

Apparently for some people in search of a legal U.S. identity, all that is needed is a birth date, name of their choosing, a photo, and cash. On…

According to stltoday.com , there are some practical ways to help make sure that the small 2013 cost of living (COLA) increase can go further for you. 1. Review healthcare…

November 12, 2012 According to the Cypress Creek Mirror, a 58-year-old woman was diagnosed with stage IIIA metastatic breast cancer. She was unemployed at the time. A breast/ovarian cancer…

If you file for Social Security at age 62, you earn only 75 percent of what you would get by filing at the full retirement age of 66.…

Early Social Security payments may be reduced, but not necessarily forever. There are little-known exceptions to what most people think of as a permanent, lifetime reduction, according to Money Watch.…

If you retired earlier than 66 and draw less than 100 percent in Social Security benefits, there are three ways to "undo" your decision, according to Market Watch.…

Market Watch says that there are five principles that Congress should keep in mind when it comes to fixing Social Security: 1. Because retirements are at risk, Congress…

Adding to the three principles outlined in Friday’s blog, Market Watch also wants Congress to keep in mind two more considerations when it comes to tackling Social Security solvency:…

There are a number of impairments—both physical and mental—that will automatically qualify you for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits (SSDI) or for Supplemental Security Income (SSI), according to…

As mentioned in our last blog, there are a number of impairments that will automatically qualify you for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits (SSDI), according to DisabilitySecrets.com. The…

January 4, 2012 The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently announced that in 2012, the number of individuals who receive Social Security Disability Benefits hit an all-time high. According to…

January 28, 2013 With a large volume of aging workers preparing for retirement and a massive influx on claims for SSD Benefits, funding for Social Security is taking out…

February 1, 2013 A Portland, Oregon, woman is reportedly struggling to make ends meet after being diagnosed with breast cancer and having her claim for Social Security Disability benefits…

February 4, 2013 The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently discovered that it had overpaid thousands of Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income recipients billions of dollars in recent…

February 13, 2013 One of the most common questions a person who has become disabled and is applying for Social Security Disability Benefits may have is, “What is the…

February 18, 2013 The United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) has released a report that found while the Social Security Administration (SSA) has taken steps to reduce the number…

February 20, 2013 For the millions of Americans who receive Social Security Disability benefits, the money they receive is supposed to be enough to cover basic living expenses. Yet,…

February 25, 2013 Data shows that the Social Security Administration denies a majority of claims for Social Security Disability Benefits. These denials can result in claimants being required to…

March 1, 2013 Over the last several years, the United States has seen a steadily rising number of applications for Social Security Disability Benefits. New information is showing that…

March 4, 2013 The death of a spouse can be extremely difficult, both emotionally and financially. For those whose spouses were collecting Social Security Disability Benefits, the loss can…

March 8, 2013 When a person becomes unable to work due to a health condition, one of the first questions they will often ask is, “Am I eligible…

March 14, 2013 It’s no secret the nation’s Social Security Disability system has seen a massive influx in the number of claims filed. The Social Security Administration (SSA) reports…

March 18, 2013 Children who are disabled could potentially face a lifetime of needing government assistance for financial support. The North Dallas Gazette explained some of the basic pitfalls…

March 20,2013 With thousands of federal employees facing the requirement of taking furloughed time off due to sequestration, many feel this action may do nothing but harm people.…

March 22, 2013 Despite efforts being made by the federal government to keep workers on-the job, the number of Social Security Disability recipients has continued to rise to more…

March 27, 2013 One of the leading types of conditions that have led to workers seeking Social Security Disability Benefits in recent years involve mental health. Eligibility standards changed…

April 8, 2013 While government officials believe there are several causes for the lack of an economic turn around, many claim a large portion of the problem stems…

April 10, 2013 With serious budget deficits looming over the federal government, officials are attempting to find areas where spending cuts can be made. Unfortunately for recipients of…

April 22, 2013 One of the most common causes for an individual to seek Social Security Disability Benefits is because they are left unable to work after an…

April 29, 2013 When a worker is hurt on the job and is left unable to preform their duties, they can be left with no source of income.…

May 8, 2013 When a person is injured on the job and is no longer able to perform the normal duties of employment, current law allows that individual…

May 13, 2013 When an individual suffers from a condition or injury that leaves him or her unable to work for longer than one year, the only source…

May 17, 2013 Each day in the United States, soldiers return home from service overseas with injuries and conditions that leave them unable to work. This raises numerous…

May 20, 2013 Suffering from a condition or injury that leaves a person unable to work for an extended period of time can be difficult. The focus on…

May 22, 2013 When a person suffers from a condition or injury that leaves them facing the inability to work for more than a year, they may qualify…

May 31, 2013 With the Social Security Administration (SSA) facing a huge influx of new applications for Social Security Disability Benefits, the agency seems to have adopted a policy…

June 4, 2013 Each year, millions of Americans are left unable to work due to a disabling physical or mental condition they are afflicted with. Most are left…

June 10, 2013 With record breaking numbers of Americans receiving Social Security Disability Benefits and long wait times while Social Security Administration (SSA) processes claims, many disabled citizens…

June 19, 2013 With the number of citizens filing Social Security Disability Claims skyrocketing and funding for such programs slowly beginning to run out, it is vital that solutions…

June 21, 2013 Records show that more than four million Americans with disabilities are employed while they receive Social Security Disability Benefits. However, a majority of those individuals make…

July 8, 2013 Getting the public access to information about their Social Security Disability Benefits in a more efficient way has recently become a priority for the Social Security…

July 10, 2013 One of the major issues plaguing the Social Security Administration (SSA) today is ensuring that the right individuals are receiving the proper benefits through several…

July 12, 2013 One of the fastest growing claims for Social Security Disability Benefits is for debilitating mental conditions such as autism. Autistic individuals can be extremely limited in…

July 24, 2013 The Social Security Administration (SSA) is currently facing an ever-growing number of claims for Social Security Disability benefits. This, in turn, has led to the…

July 29, 2013 While Social Security Disability Benefits can be a lifeline for many who are unable to work due to a mental or physical condition, a majority of…

August 1, 2013 Social Security Disability and other similar benefits provide financial resources to those who are unable to work due to a mental or physical impairments. The…

August 7, 2013 Each year, millions of Americans are left unable to work due to a debilitating mental or physical condition. This often leaves these individuals struggling to…

August 12, 2013 When an individual is left too disabled to work due to a mental or physical condition, they often qualify for assistance through programs like Social…

August 5, 2013 Mental health conditions are one of the leading reasons people file claims for Social Security Disability benefits today. Determining if a person’s mental health condition qualifies…

August 16, 2013 The injuries incurred by soldiers during service to our country can often leave them unable to work. This can lead to financial struggles. However, Social…

August 21, 2013 In recent years, there have been a growing number of Americans applying for Social Security Disability Benefits. The swelling number of recipients of benefits has…

August 23, 2013 In the past several decades, one of the leading causes for Social Security Disability claims has been chronic pain, with a leading cause of such…

August 28, 2013 There are a plethora of factors that can affect the outcome of a claim for Social Security Disability Benefits. One of the most complex factors…

September 4, 2013 Over the last several decades, there has been a massive influx in the number of claims seeking benefits from the Social Security Administration due to…

September 6, 2013 Each year, the government examines the changes in costs of basic necessities for living to determine if those who receive Social Security Disability Benefits should…

September 13, 2013 The loss of a limb due to an accident can have devastating effects on an individual’s ability to perform work duties. The Social Security Disability…

September 16, 2013 Many Americans depend on their ability to see in order to work and make a living. Having their sight taken away by an accident or…

September 18, 2013 The nation’s Social Security program, which offers benefits to those who have retired or have become disabled and are unable to work, is currently facing…

September 20, 2013 The Social Security Disability Lawyers with Fleschner, Stark, Tanoos & Newlin state that even the simplest of tasks can become extremely difficult to complete if…

September 27, 2013 For those who do not have enough resources for income to support themselves and their families, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) may be available as a…

September 30, 2013 With the United States currently facing a shutdown of the federal government, experts explain many recipients of government benefits are wondering what effects such an…

October 4, 2013 A total of 57 million United States citizens currently receive some sort of benefit from the federal government through the Social Security Administration. With the…

October 8, 2013 For those who are unable to work because of a mental or physical condition, resources for income can be extremely limited. This may force these…

October 16, 2013 Anytime an adult is left unable to work due to age or their health, it can have serious effects on their families as well. This…

October 18, 2013 Each year, hundreds of thousands of American apply for Social Security Disability Benefits due to suffering from a mental or physical condition that prevents them…

October 21, 2013 There are many conditions that can qualify an individual for Social Security Disability Benefits, but one of the most common is blindness or visual impairment.…

October 23, 2013 When applying for Social Security Disability Benefits, there are numerous factors that will come into play when determining the amount of compensation the claimant will…

October 25, 2013 When an individual applies for Social Security disability benefits, the initial claim will likely be denied. Data from the Social Security Administration (SSA) shows more…

October 28, 2013 While hundreds of thousands of disabled individuals are battling through the process of filing to receive Social Security Disability benefits, some of those who have…

October 30, 2013 The rising costs of living in today’s society can make it extremely difficult for those who collect Social Security disability benefits as their main source…

November 1, 2013 While the Social Security program is a lifeline for millions of Americans who are unable to work, the system is also known for its complicated…

November 4, 2013 The federal government recently announced recipients of Social Security benefits would be receiving one of the smallest cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) in the history of the…

November 6, 2013 There are millions of American children who are disabled and living below the poverty line. The Social Security Disability Lawyers with Fleschner, Stark, Tanoos &…

November 11, 2013 For soldiers who are unable to work due to a disability caused by their military service, making ends meet on the benefits they receive from…

November 15, 2013 There are millions of people throughout the United States who are left unable to work due to a mental or physical condition they suffer from.…

November 20, 2013 Individuals suffering from Alzheimer’s disease are often left unable to work due to memory loss and behavior issues brought on by the degeneration of the…

November 25, 2013 The Social Security Administration oversees the distribution of disability benefits to millions of Americans who are unable to work due to a mental or physical…

December 11, 2013 For those who receive Social Security benefits or who are in the process of applying for such benefits, determining the amount of money you are…

December 13, 2013 Over the past several decades, the number of Social Security Disability benefit recipients has swelled. The Social Security Disability Lawyers with Fleschner, Stark, Tanoos &…

December 16, 2013 Winter is in full swing, but the weather that accompanies this season of the year can often make travel extremely difficult, especially for those who…

December 18, 2013 Individuals who are left unable to work due to a mental or physical condition may be eligible to receive Social Security disability benefits. However, the…

December 27, 2013 There are millions of Americans who depend on Social Security Disability Benefits as their main source of income due to the fact they are unable…

January 3, 2014 There are millions of Americans who cannot work because they are inhibited by a physical or mental condition. While a majority of these individuals may…

January 8, 2014 Earlier this week, hundreds of current and former emergency workers in New York were indicted on charges of Social Security Disability Fraud. Reports from the…

January 13, 2014 Many disabled individuals depend on Social Security Disability benefits as their main source of income. However, inflation in the costs of living can often make…

January 27, 2014 Once a disabled person is approved for Social Security Disability benefits, they may still find it difficult to make ends meet. Experts have stated that…

February 5, 2014 For an individual who is disabled, obtaining the information that is needed to properly file a claim for Social Security disability can be one of…

February 7, 2014 The month of February is a time to raise awareness of several debilitating conditions many Americans face every day. The American Heart Association has named…

February 10, 2014 The Social Security Administration (SSA) is making efforts to move as many processes as possible to digital, paperless, and online platforms. In order for them…

February 12, 2014 There are a variety of conditions that qualify Americans for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. But some conditions are seen by the Social Security Administration…

February 21, 2014 It can be a struggle to make ends meet for those who receive Social Security Disability Benefits as their only source of income. In an…

February 26, 2014 When a person applies for Social Security Disability benefits, one of the most important aspects that is examined to determine if an applicant qualifies for…

March 3, 2014 Studies form the Social Security Administration (SSA) show there is a one-in-four chance that Americans will become disabled prior to reaching age 67. For many,…

March 19, 2014 Many Americans with Blindness and visual impairments apply for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits for financial support. Blindness is considered to be a permanently debilitating…

March 31, 2014 When a person is unable to work due to a mental or physical condition, Social Security Disability benefits can offer financial assistance to the claimant.…

With tax day approaching on April 15, many American citizens are scrambling to prepare their tax documents for filing. But the millions who receive Social Security Disability Benefits…

The Social Security Administration (SSA) estimates there are currently more than 10 million Americans unable to perform their job duties due to a work-related illness or injury. These…

New figures from Johns Hopkins University are showing the U.S. is spending more than ever before on benefits programs like Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income; however,…

It’s no secret that getting approved for Social Security Disability benefits can be difficult. Having an insight into what demographics are most likely to receive an approval may…

Suffering an injury or illness that prevents you from working is not only physically and emotionally wrecking, but can cause financial struggles as well. That’s why at Fleschner,…

Many disabled Americans who receive Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits have a hard time stretching their assistance far enough to make ends meet. One of the reasons behind…

There are millions of Americans who qualify for Social Security Disability benefits—and many suffer from Lupus. In fact, estimates from the Lupus Foundation of America show as many…

The Social Security Administration has been working to implement a computerized Social Security Disability claim processing system that would improve efficiency. But a new report has been released…

Injuries and illnesses often strike when you least expect it. That’s why it’s so important to have a plan in place for how you will care for yourself…

The goal of the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) disability benefits program isn’t just support Americans who can’t work, but to also to help disabled people return to work.…

The loss of a limb can leave you unable to perform your job duties and may entitle you to Social Security Disability benefits. But it’s important to understand…

Most working Americans contribute a portion of each of their paychecks to Social Security programs to help ensure income upon retirement or after a disability. Statements outlining the…

An accident or illness that leaves you unable to work can happen at any time. Yet, many people are unprepared for such an event and have not created…

If You Cannot Breathe, You Cannot Live The Social Security Administration (SSA) considers some types of  respiratory illnesses disabling conditions. What Is a Respiratory Illness Disability? The Social…

The Social Security Disability program is based on a system in which the income workers make is used to earn credits. The credits are used to determine one’s…

Living With Back Pain If you’ve ever hurt your back, you know just how debilitating the pain associated with such injuries can be. So it should come as…

Living With Back Pain If you’ve ever hurt your back, you know just how debilitating the pain associated with such injuries can be. So it should come as…

Those who have served in the military have sacrificed for our nations freedom, so it comes as no surprise that the federal government provides these individuals with several…

In order to start receiving Social Security Disability benefits, the Social Security Administration or a judge must first approve your claim. Unfortunately, mistakes are often made during this…

Our lives can change in the blink of an eye. An accident or illness that leaves you permanently disabled could prevent you from working or collecting a paycheck,…

Millions of Americans depend on Social Security benefits as their main source of income. Retired workers account for roughly 41.4 million recipients, while approximately 11 million Americans receive…

Back and spine injuries affect a large number of Americans each year. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate there are currently more than 200,000…

It’s tax season once again and for many Americans, the process of determining what you owe or should get back can be quite complicated. This is especially true…

While many disabled Americans who receive Social Security Disability benefits believe their financial problems are solved when their claim is approved, nothing could be further from the truth.…

It’s tax season again and even recipients of Social Security Disability benefits have to account for all of the income their household brought in over the past year—including…

Our kidneys are among the most vital organs in our bodies because they are responsible for filtering our blood of waste. Without this bodily function, death would be…

There are millions of Americans who are unable to work because of a disabling condition they suffer from, but not all of those individuals are work-age adults who…

There are many factors that can affect the amount you receive in Social Security Disability benefits, but one that is currently receiving national attention is the Windfall Elimination…

Federal lawmakers have the ability to change the regulations that govern the policies and procedures of the Social Security Disability benefits program and one such reform that was…

Research from the American Cancer Society shows that 1 in 285 U.S. citizens will be diagnosed with a form of cancer before age 20. While the survival rate for…

Social Security Disability benefits are available to workers in the United States who are unable to return to their job due to a mental or physical condition. The…

Studies Show Projection Data Is Flawed New research indicates projections about the financial status of our nation’s retirement and disability trust funds may not be accurate. Currently, estimates…

The financial struggles that accompany the loss of a spouse can be immense, especially if you’re considered disabled. That’s why our Social Security Disability lawyers at Fleschner, Stark,…

Being unable to work would put a serious financial strain on a majority of Americans. Luckily, most employees in the United States pay into the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) disability program…

The process of applying for and being approved to receive Social Security Disability benefits can be complicated. But it seems as though many disabled Americans continue to struggle…

One of the most difficult aspects of applying for Social Security Disability benefits is the amount of time the process can take. In fact, it could take years…

Suffering from a disabling injury or illness can leave your finances tight. Luckily, many disabled Americans qualify for Social Security Disability benefits, but determining how much you should…

Last week, the Supreme Court of the United States reached a historic decision to legalize same-sex marriages. This monumental ruling will impact many different government programs and services.…

We know that Social Security Disability benefits are typically awarded to workers who are unable to perform their job duties due to a physical or mental illness; however,…

There are currently millions of Americans who receive Social Security Disability benefits because they suffer from a mental health condition, such as depression or schizophrenia. Many of these…

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits are calculated using the number of credits you earned while working and the amount of income you received during that time. But don’t…

President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law on August 14, 1935. In the eighty years that have passed since the bill’s inception, it has…

In recent years, there has been a lot of discussion regarding the depletion of the trust fund that provides the financing for the Social Security Disability program in…

It’s no secret that getting approved for Social Security Disability benefits can be a long, drawn-out process. The Social Security Administration has conceded that it takes the agency…

Millions of Americans suffer from medical conditions that leave them unable to work. Many qualify for Social Security Disability benefits, but the application process can be take time—some…

Social Security Disability benefits are a crucial part of millions of American’s incomes. Each year, benefits amounts are examined to ensure they are in line with the cost…

If your claim for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits was denied, you're not alone. As many as 70 percent of all initial claims for SSD benefits are rejected…

One of the qualifications for receiving Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits is that your condition must last longer than a year. Just because you’ve been sick or injured…

March 5, 2014 One of the most common conditions that can qualify Americans for Social Security disability benefits is depression. Some estimates show as many as half of…

August 30, 2013 While much of the recent media attention surrounding Social Security Benefits has focused on cases of fraud and dwindling program funding, it is important to…

June 12, 2013 When a person’s mental or physical condition leaves them facing death or unable to work for extended periods of time, they may meet Social Security Disability…

October 14, 2013 For those unable to work due to a physical or mental condition, making ends meet with the money they receive from Social Security Disability Benefits…

September 16, 2013 Many Americans depend on their ability to see in order to work and make a living. Having their sight taken away by an accident or…

October 21, 2013 There are many conditions that can qualify an individual for Social Security Disability Benefits, but one of the most common is blindness or visual impairment.…

Retired and disabled citizens of the United States are sweating collective bullets right about now as the clock ticks down on Congress’s federal deficit negotiations. In a new…

March 1, 2013 Over the last several years, the United States has seen a steadily rising number of applications for Social Security Disability Benefits. New information is showing that…

March 22, 2013 Despite efforts being made by the federal government to keep workers on-the job, the number of Social Security Disability recipients has continued to rise to more…

August 16, 2013 The injuries incurred by soldiers during service to our country can often leave them unable to work. This can lead to financial struggles. However, Social…

August 21, 2013 In recent years, there have been a growing number of Americans applying for Social Security Disability Benefits. The swelling number of recipients of benefits has…

March 3, 2014 Studies form the Social Security Administration (SSA) show there is a one-in-four chance that Americans will become disabled prior to reaching age 67. For many,…

The Social Security Administration (SSA) estimates there are currently more than 10 million Americans unable to perform their job duties due to a work-related illness or injury. These…

The Social Security Administration has been working to implement a computerized Social Security Disability claim processing system that would improve efficiency. But a new report has been released…

June 14, 2013 Even when a person files a legitimate claim for Social Security Disability Benefits, there is a good chance it will be denied. Records from the Social…

Veterans who aren’t able to work because of injuries or illnesses suffered in the line of duty may be entitled to a number of federal benefits, including veterans’…

June 19, 2013 With the number of citizens filing Social Security Disability Claims skyrocketing and funding for such programs slowly beginning to run out, it is vital that solutions…

December 13, 2013 Over the past several decades, the number of Social Security Disability benefit recipients has swelled. The Social Security Disability Lawyers with Fleschner, Stark, Tanoos &…

September 6, 2013 Each year, the government examines the changes in costs of basic necessities for living to determine if those who receive Social Security Disability Benefits should…

January 27, 2014 Once a disabled person is approved for Social Security Disability benefits, they may still find it difficult to make ends meet. Experts have stated that…

Every working United States citizen is entitled to collect credits toward Social Security Disability and retirement benefits. The Social Security Disability lawyers with Fleschner, Stark, Tanoos & Newlin…

September 20, 2013 The Social Security Disability Lawyers with Fleschner, Stark, Tanoos & Newlin state that even the simplest of tasks can become extremely difficult to complete if…

There are currently 10.2 million Americans who receive Social Security Disability benefits and hundreds of thousands of others who have applied for the program and are awaiting decisions.…

February 25, 2013 Data shows that the Social Security Administration denies a majority of claims for Social Security Disability Benefits. These denials can result in claimants being required to…

April 29, 2013 When a worker is hurt on the job and is left unable to preform their duties, they can be left with no source of income.…

May 13, 2013 When an individual suffers from a condition or injury that leaves him or her unable to work for longer than one year, the only source…

May 31, 2013 With the Social Security Administration (SSA) facing a huge influx of new applications for Social Security Disability Benefits, the agency seems to have adopted a policy…

June 12, 2013 When a person’s mental or physical condition leaves them facing death or unable to work for extended periods of time, they may meet Social Security Disability…

August 21, 2013 In recent years, there have been a growing number of Americans applying for Social Security Disability Benefits. The swelling number of recipients of benefits has…

October 25, 2013 When an individual applies for Social Security disability benefits, the initial claim will likely be denied. Data from the Social Security Administration (SSA) shows more…

November 1, 2013 While the Social Security program is a lifeline for millions of Americans who are unable to work, the system is also known for its complicated…

January 10, 2014 Estimates show there are currently millions of Americans suffering from medical conditions that may qualify them for Social Security Disability benefits. However, the processes and…

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is failing to process claims in a timely manner, and the situation has reached crisis levels. The Office of the Inspector General for…

In order to start receiving Social Security Disability benefits, the Social Security Administration or a judge must first approve your claim. Unfortunately, mistakes are often made during this…

There are currently 10.2 million Americans who receive Social Security Disability benefits and hundreds of thousands of others who have applied for the program and are awaiting decisions.…

The Social Security Administration has strict rules governing their policies for distributing Social Security Disability benefits. But as the old saying goes, there’s an exception to every rule.…

If you’ve applied for Social Security Disability benefits, there’s a good chance your claim was denied. In fact, the Social Security Administration reports as many as 65 percent…

If you’ve applied for Social Security Disability benefits, in all likelihood, your claim has been denied. That’s because the Social Security Administration says that up to 65 percent of…

As a United States citizen, you have certain rights that cannot be encroached upon, even by the federal government. So when you’re applying for Social Security Disability benefits,…

If you’ve ever attempted to apply for Social Security Disability benefits, you know how daunting the task can be. The wait time for a decision in your case…

Getting approved to receive Social Security Disability benefits is no easy task. In fact, the Social Security Administration (SSA) reports up to 65 percent of claims are initially turned…

July 17, 2013 Those who are unable to work due to their mental or physical condition may be entitled to receive Social Security Disability benefits from the federal…

March 5, 2014 One of the most common conditions that can qualify Americans for Social Security disability benefits is depression. Some estimates show as many as half of…

Social Security Disability benefits provide financial support to Americans unable to work due to mental or physical conditions, but they also offer vocational training and rehabilitation to get…

It seems though even once an individual receives a Social Security Disability Approval, the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) internal mistakes and bureaucratic hiccups can still make getting benefits…

July 29, 2013 While Social Security Disability Benefits can be a lifeline for many who are unable to work due to a mental or physical condition, a majority of…

October 18, 2013 Each year, hundreds of thousands of American apply for Social Security Disability Benefits due to suffering from a mental or physical condition that prevents them…

February 26, 2014 When a person applies for Social Security Disability benefits, one of the most important aspects that is examined to determine if an applicant qualifies for…

Speech disorders affect roughly 7.5 million United States citizens. Many of those with speech disorder disabilities may qualify for Social Security Disability benefits, but it’s important to understand…

The Social Security Disability program is based on a system in which the income workers make is used to earn credits. The credits are used to determine one’s…

The body needs to be able to excrete waste in order to properly function. If this cannot be achieved, it can lead to an individual developing any of…

Getting approved for Social Security Disability benefits can be difficult enough, but keeping benefits after you’ve been approved can be just as arduous. One of the most frustrating…

Millions of Americans depend on Social Security Disability benefits as a source of income, and each year, more citizens apply for federal assistance programs. Many of the people…

The Social Security Act was created as a means for the U.S. government to provide assistance to working citizens who suffer from a mental or physical condition that…

The Social Security Administration (SSA) estimates there are currently more than 10 million Americans unable to perform their job duties due to a work-related illness or injury. These…

More Floridians than ever are now claiming Social Security Disability benefits; in fact, the figure is up 40 percent since 2007, meaning that 500,000 people received disability benefits…

September has been declared “Childhood Cancer Awareness Month” in an effort to raise awareness about the struggles thousands of American youths face on a daily basis as they…

On Wednesday a Kansas City, Missouri, man plead guilty to aggravated identity theft and mail fraud before U.S. District Judge Ortrie D. Smith. Prosecutors say the man, aged…

March 14, 2013 It’s no secret the nation’s Social Security Disability system has seen a massive influx in the number of claims filed. The Social Security Administration (SSA) reports…

September 18, 2013 The nation’s Social Security program, which offers benefits to those who have retired or have become disabled and are unable to work, is currently facing…

January 8, 2014 Earlier this week, hundreds of current and former emergency workers in New York were indicted on charges of Social Security Disability Fraud. Reports from the…

It’s no secret that the Social Security Administration is overwhelmed by a growing number of Social Security Disability benefit claims that are awaiting processing. What is shocking is…

Many disabled Americans who receive Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits have a hard time stretching their assistance far enough to make ends meet. One of the reasons behind…

Most working Americans contribute a portion of each of their paychecks to Social Security programs to help ensure income upon retirement or after a disability. Statements outlining the…

Every working United States citizen is entitled to collect credits toward Social Security Disability and retirement benefits. The Social Security Disability lawyers with Fleschner, Stark, Tanoos & Newlin…

When U.S. citizens are no longer able to work, many depend on Social Security Disability benefits for income. The problem is a lack of funding is causing a…

Diabetes in the United States Thousands of conditions and illnesses can leave a person unable to work and eligible for Social Security Disability benefits, but one of the…

The Social Security Disability program is based on a system in which the income workers make is used to earn credits. The credits are used to determine one’s…

Living With Back Pain If you’ve ever hurt your back, you know just how debilitating the pain associated with such injuries can be. So it should come as…

Living With Back Pain If you’ve ever hurt your back, you know just how debilitating the pain associated with such injuries can be. So it should come as…

The body needs to be able to excrete waste in order to properly function. If this cannot be achieved, it can lead to an individual developing any of…

Those who have served in the military have sacrificed for our nations freedom, so it comes as no surprise that the federal government provides these individuals with several…

In order to start receiving Social Security Disability benefits, the Social Security Administration or a judge must first approve your claim. Unfortunately, mistakes are often made during this…

Our lives can change in the blink of an eye. An accident or illness that leaves you permanently disabled could prevent you from working or collecting a paycheck,…

There are currently 10.2 million Americans who receive Social Security Disability benefits and hundreds of thousands of others who have applied for the program and are awaiting decisions.…

Millions of Americans depend on Social Security benefits as their main source of income. Retired workers account for roughly 41.4 million recipients, while approximately 11 million Americans receive…

The Social Security Administration has strict rules governing their policies for distributing Social Security Disability benefits. But as the old saying goes, there’s an exception to every rule.…

If you’ve applied for Social Security Disability benefits, there’s a good chance your claim was denied. In fact, the Social Security Administration reports as many as 65 percent…

If you’ve applied for Social Security Disability benefits, in all likelihood, your claim has been denied. That’s because the Social Security Administration says that up to 65 percent of…

The financial struggles that accompany the loss of a spouse can be immense, especially if you’re considered disabled. That’s why our Social Security Disability lawyers at Fleschner, Stark,…

Being unable to work would put a serious financial strain on a majority of Americans. Luckily, most employees in the United States pay into the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) disability program…

Suffering from a disabling injury or illness can leave your finances tight. Luckily, many disabled Americans qualify for Social Security Disability benefits, but determining how much you should…

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits are calculated using the number of credits you earned while working and the amount of income you received during that time. But don’t…

It’s no secret that getting approved for Social Security Disability benefits can be a long, drawn-out process. The Social Security Administration has conceded that it takes the agency…

If your claim for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits was denied, you're not alone. As many as 70 percent of all initial claims for SSD benefits are rejected…

The U.S. Social Security Disability program was established in 1956 as a way to provide citizens who suffered from a disabling mental or physical condition for longer than…

You may think that your financial worries are over once you’re approved for Social Security Disability benefits—but your finances may be scrutinized if you’re attempting to purchase a…

May 15, 2013 Each year, the Social Security Administration evaluates the cost of everyday items deemed as staples to survival and adjusts the amount of money Social Security…

November 19, 2010 A draft report of President Obama’s  response to the national deficit shows that if Social Security benefits are cut, the nation’s poor and minorities would…

November 29, 2010 The Deficit Commission plans to fix the country’s budget crisis an take measures to strengthen Social Security. Its goal is to return Social Security to…

November 30, 2010 A report on CBS.com says seniors can potentially boost their Social Security benefits by thousands of dollars a year. There are ways to maximize Social…

December 1, 2010 A plan to balance the budget and reduce the national deficit still includes making cuts to Social Security benefits. According to The Associated Press, proposals…

December 6, 2010 According to CourierPress.com, when you decide when you want to retire, the amount of your Social Security benefits will be determined. Most people who are…

December 16, 2010 An opinion contributer to politico.com believes it was a bad idea for President Obama to negotiate tax cuts to Social Security. It could affect Social…

December 17, 2010 Nearly half of women 65 and older would be living in poverty if they didn’t receive Social Security benefits, according to physorg.com. The number remains at…

December 29, 2010 According to an opinion article on The Boston Globe, Social Security will run out by 2037. Those 40 and younger will be forced to rely…

December 30, 2010 The future of Social Security leaves many questions unanswered for future retirees. According to OnWallStreet.com, many people don’t know how much to save to supplement…

January 24, 2011 Those who work full time and qualify to receive Social Security benefits may receive a paycheck and benefits, according to detnews.com. You are not disqualified from…

February 10, 2011 Former New Mexico Republican Gov. Gary Johnson believes there is too much government spending and changes to Social Security benefits are necessary, the Iowa Independent…

April 25, 2011 Social Security benefits are generally adjusted based on the cost of living expenses. In the 1970s, Congress regularized Social Security benefits boosts and provided predictable…

April 28, 2011 An unstable economy has prompted many to go into early retirement and collect social Security Benefits sooner than predicted. According to npr.com, in 2010, more…

May 2, 2011 A woman has been indicted on charges for Social Security benefits fraud. The woman applied for and received Social Security survivor benefits for one of…

May 3, 2011 The potential changes being presented to Social Security benefits have caused anxiety for many Americans, especially those with plans to retire soon. Janet Witt, grassroots…

May 4, 2011 The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued a new rule that took effect on Monday making it more difficult for creditors to garnish Social Security…

May 5, 2011 AARP kicked off a new, multi-million dollar campaign yesterday to protect retirees from potentially “detrimental” budget cuts to Social Security and Medicare. A recent AARP…

May 6, 2011 On Wednesday, watchdog group Brave New Foundation released an inflammatory new viral video titled “Koch Brothers Exposed.” The eight-minute video juxtaposes footage of American businessman David…

May 9, 2011 On Friday, an Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, man entered a guilty plea in federal court for making false statements and stealing 27 years worth of Social…

May 10, 2011 A 58-year-old resident of Prichard, Alabama, received five years probation last week for illegally collecting $33,588 in Social Security monies after his mother died. The…

May 11, 2011 The deficit reduction package that Congress is now hammering out won’t include cuts to Social Security, said Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus. On Tuesday,…

On Friday, the Social Security and Medicare Boards of Trustees released their annual report on the status of the two largest federal programs. The 2011 Trustees Report warns…

It can be super confusing to navigate the many rules and regulations on which Social Security and Social Security Disability are built. Let the Social Security Disability lawyers…

A new report from The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) analyzes the crooked correlation between cost-of-living for senior citizens and the yearly adjustments made by The Social Security Administration…

A new blog post on the Forbes website divulges the best strategies for gleaning the largest possible amount from the Social Security Administration each month. Financial educator Liz…

In anticipation of the number of drivers over 70 tripling in the next 20 years, researchers at the University of Colorado School of Medicine recently analyzed senior citizens…

June 1, 2011 The Social Security Board of Trustees released their annual report on the status of Social Security Trust Funds in mid-May with bleaker findings than expected.…

The first cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) on Social Security checks in two years was announced this week, reports The Washington Post. For lower- and middle-class seniors, Social Security represents a…

When looking at Social Security benefits per household, rather than per individual, a new study shows that the wage gap between men and women wipes out a lot…

The Washington Post reports that Social Security is a critical safety net for minority Americans. Minorities tend to be poorer and more vulnerable to economic fluctuations than their…

To help keep Social Security solvent, Representative Jason Chaffetz (R-Utah) introduced a Social Security reform proposal to a House supercommittee on Tuesday. While the plan may be controversial,…

According to Investment News, deciding when to start taking Social Security is a "strategy unto itself," says James Robinson, a regional director at the Principal Financial Group, Inc.…

It's not only when to collect our Social Security that is confusing, but also how to collect spousal benefits and taxes that can complicate Social Security planning, reports…

Social Security could be considered a Ponzi scheme in three major ways, according to GazetteXtra.com. (1) The payment of purported returns to existing investors from funds contributed by…

According to the GazetteXtra, the fourth difference between Ponzi and Social Security is a major contrast: (4) If you apply for benefits after age 62 and continue working,…

Our previous two blogs outline how Social Security may be similar to a Ponzi scheme according to the National Center for Public Policy Research, as noted in the GazetteXtra,…

Two sisters, who live in the tiny enclave of Lily, Kentucky, close to the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, will finally get Social Security numbers, according to the…

Arizona’s governor says that she is troubled that her adult son’s mental illness is again in the news, reports The Republic. She had recently been told by her…

In 2012 the oldest baby boomers will turn age 66, an important age for Social Security eligibility, according to US News. Many of the rules for claiming Social…

At age 66, baby boomers can claim the full amount of Social Security that they have earned, and the penalty for working while claiming Social Security benefits disappears,…

It is a myth that Social Security is an entitlement, according to Don Samuels in the Summit Daily. Social Security is a benefit that comes from paying into…

Congress extended the payroll tax reduction for taxpayers through February 2012.  Each party structured the tax cut in the best light for their own political goals, according to…

If you are denied Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, you have the option to appeal the initial decision. At the appeals stage, a vocational expert may be called…

Since the average life expectancy is higher than it was 40 years ago, many politicians and economists have publicly opined that raising the Early Eligibility Age (EEA) for…

Social Security beneficiaries will receive larger benefits payments in 2012, according to Weho News. What do these increases actually mean? Effectively taking political issues out of the rate-setting…

Non-lawyers who represent people in Social Security Disability [SSD] are known as ‘Social Security advocates.' Some "have been caught lying about health reports and wound up defrauding the…

Social Security is not the only cause of America's fiscal problems, but it is Exhibit A in why it is so hard to fix them, according to CBS…

Ida May Fuller, a resident of rural Vermont, was the first beneficiary of a recurring Social Security payment on January 31, 1940, according to Bloomberg. Her SS number…

Everywhere you look these days, someone has a deal for you that is “too good to be true.” These “scams” can do major damage to your credit score…

Society Security is running almost $50 billion in the red each year, deficits that are being covered by reserves in the General Fund, reports the Kipsap Peninsula Business…

This is a popular time of year for proclamations of love. Such displays of affection can be as simple as a heart with a “be mine” message or…

2010 represented the first year since 1983 that the Social Security trust began paying out more in benefits than it collected in tax revenue, according to the San Francisco…

Missiles are being pointed at Social Security and Medicare--two federal health benefit programs for older Americans. Some are stealth missiles; some are misguided missiles, reports the Nashua Telegraph.…

Although a person can save funds for medical insurance, life insurance, and six months to a year of pay in case of an emergency, when an accident or…

According to a Bank of America Corp. survey, about 59 percent of those with more than $250,000 in investments said that the government should increase the eligibility age…

FDR signed the Social Security Act into law in 1935. It was created as a self-funding program paid through payroll taxes paid by both the employee and his…

Social Security touches the lives of almost every American family. It not only provides income to retirees but also to workers who become disabled and to families in which…

March 7, 2012 Running for president in the Republican primaries of 2012, Mitt Romney proposes actions that will help to preserve Medicare and Social Security, according to an…

Because they start taking Social Security before their full retirement age, 72 percent of retirees lock in a lifetime of smaller benefits, according to Reuters. They may be…

March 12, 2012 Here are eight things that you might not know about the SS program, according to The Sacramento Bee. 1. For every year you postpone Social…

There is a new taxonomy of aging, reports the Houston Chronicle. Where once turning 65 made you "old," demographers now identify three groups: The "young-old" are those between…

On March 20, Representative Xavier Becerra (D.--CA)  made a speech on Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) to a Social Security (SS) subcommittee on ways and means, reports Insurance…

By suspending the mailing of annual statements to about 150 million Americans, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has created an information vacuum, says the Los Angeles Times. For…

The most common form of identification in the United States is a driver’s license, but nonwhites are somewhat less likely than whites to have drivers’ licenses, according to…

Who would you turn to if a disability or illness kept you from working? A 2012 poll found that friends and family continued to be the leading resource…

Even though Franklin D. Roosevelt was the President who proposed Social Security in 1935, this editorial writer from Ohio’s Columbia Dispatch opines that FDR would not like what Social…

The Great Depression and the stock market crash left many older Americans broke. In a radio broadcast on the third anniversary of the Social Security Act in 1938,…

In 1960, there were five workers per Social Security recipient. Today, there are three workers per recipient, and by 2025, the ratio will approach two workers per recipient.…

Even though Social Security Administration is going completely electronic, you still need to be careful and know that Social Security direct deposit theft is on the rise. Here are the…

The news is that Social Security benefit deposits are going totally electronic by March 2013, so you need to know that Social Security direct deposit theft is on…

Planning for a life-altering disability isn't always at the top of the priority list. But, when you're diagnosed with a disabling condition, you just might need a plan.…

May 7, 2012 For the first time in history, Social Security had to pay out more in benefits than it took in for payroll taxes, reports Fox Business.…

In a recent interview with the American Association of Retired People (AARP), President Obama discussed unemployment, gas prices, tax cuts, and Social Security.  He said that it will…

The Social Security Administration reports that just over one in four of today's 20-year-olds will become disabled before age 67, according to the South Bend Tribune. In fact,…

June 6, 2012 Should you apply for Social Security? If you have never worked, do you get Social Security? These are two perennial questions that pop up concerning…

Elderly women receive far fewer Social Security benefits than men, according to Huff Post. In the late 1930s, Social Security was designed by a committee that used the beliefs…

Despite the similar acronyms, SSI and SSDI are quite different, according to AARP.org. Dating back to 1960, SSDI stands for Social Security Disability Insurance. It’s an earned benefit that…

Children are being targeted by identity thieves 35 times more often than adults, reports Fox Business. Fifteen percent of the victims are under the age of five. A Social…

By the end of 2013, the Social Security Administration expects Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claims to reach 1.1 million, according to timesunion.com. SSDI provides monthly benefits to…

In a groundbreaking decision Tuesday, a federal judge in San Francisco ordered the Social Security Administration (SSA) to provide training and assistance to two mentally disabled men, reports…

All service members who became disabled on active duty after October 1, 2001, are possibly eligible to receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI)…

June 27, 2012 Financial experts say you should draw Social Security benefits as late as possible, but about 75 percent of Americans start drawing their benefits at the…

Clinical depression is a serious medical condition that can be profoundly disabling. For that reason, many people with severe depression may qualify for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits…

July 9, 2012 Some young people believe Social Security benefits will be gone by the time they are of age to use the program. However, others believe this…

July 16, 2012 During the second quarter of 2012, the unemployment rate among people with disabilities dropped to its lowest in more than three years while applications for…

August 15, 2012 Attacks against Social Security Disability Insurance have been on the rise lately, according to Newsday. Among other things, some critics say that SSDI applications have increased…

August 20, 2012 Your Social Security number (SSN) is tied to your identity and should be kept private, but it’s becoming more and more frequent to include it…

August 27, 2012 Most articles from financial experts will tell you to delay collecting Social Security as long as you can--to wait until your full retirement age or…

August 29, 2012 To continue the discussion of why Huffington Post says that it may be smart for you to take Social Security as soon as possible, let’s review…

August 31, 2012 Social Security disability (SSDI) benefits will continue as long as the person's medical condition does not improve and as long as she remains unable to…

September 12, 2012 To keep someone from stealing your identity, some simple precautions and these twelve steps may be able to help you, according to ehow.com. (1) Protect your…

The Social Security Handbook has 2,728 rules and countless interpretations—which can sometimes lead to contradictions in the system, reports Forbes. For example: (1) If you take your retirement…

According to Forbes, over the decades the rules governing Social Security benefits have become increasingly complex and confusing—even to the people working at local Social Security offices. For…

The rules for obtaining Social Security benefits—and the types of benefits you can receive—are confusing, according to Forbes. For example: 7. If you divorce after 10 years or more…

Collecting Social Security at 62 when it pays your full benefit at 65-67—depending on the year you were born—may not be financially wise, according to the Rapid City Journal.…

According to The Christian Science Monitor, some of the most common myths about Social Security include the following: 1. Social security funds are running out, so I should collect…

Given our national retirement program’s handbook of 2,728 rules and countless interpretations, few of us are likely to thoroughly understand Social Security, according to The Christian Science Monitor.…

Applying for Social Security Disability benefits can be difficult due to how long a claim can take and the high chance of being denied, according to DisabilitySecrets.com. Statistically,…

Apparently for some people in search of a legal U.S. identity, all that is needed is a birth date, name of their choosing, a photo, and cash. On…

According to stltoday.com , there are some practical ways to help make sure that the small 2013 cost of living (COLA) increase can go further for you. 1. Review healthcare…

November 12, 2012 According to the Cypress Creek Mirror, a 58-year-old woman was diagnosed with stage IIIA metastatic breast cancer. She was unemployed at the time. A breast/ovarian cancer…

If you file for Social Security at age 62, you earn only 75 percent of what you would get by filing at the full retirement age of 66.…

Early Social Security payments may be reduced, but not necessarily forever. There are little-known exceptions to what most people think of as a permanent, lifetime reduction, according to Money Watch.…

If you retired earlier than 66 and draw less than 100 percent in Social Security benefits, there are three ways to "undo" your decision, according to Market Watch.…

Market Watch says that there are five principles that Congress should keep in mind when it comes to fixing Social Security: 1. Because retirements are at risk, Congress…

Adding to the three principles outlined in Friday’s blog, Market Watch also wants Congress to keep in mind two more considerations when it comes to tackling Social Security solvency:…

There are a number of impairments—both physical and mental—that will automatically qualify you for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits (SSDI) or for Supplemental Security Income (SSI), according to…

As mentioned in our last blog, there are a number of impairments that will automatically qualify you for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits (SSDI), according to DisabilitySecrets.com. The…

January 11, 2013 The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced several changes that will be implemented this year which are aimed at improving the efficiency and ease of…

January 16, 2013 With the government attempting to rescue the nation from falling over the fiscal cliff, legislators have begun to consider making changes to the way inflation…

January 21, 2013 The New Year has brought several significant changes to not only the way Social Security Disability benefits are being paid, but how much each recipient is…

January 23, 2013 An article by the Marshfield News Herald took a look at several myths surrounding Social Security benefits in the United States. The first myth that was…

January 28, 2013 With a large volume of aging workers preparing for retirement and a massive influx on claims for SSD Benefits, funding for Social Security is taking out…

February 8, 2013 A new report from JAMA Internal Medicine shows that the baby boomer generation, once thought to be the healthiest age demographic in the nation, may not…

February 11, 2013 A recent report from the Congressional Budget Office states that the nation’s Social Security program is in trouble. According to the Fort Bragg Patch, the new…

February 22, 2013 The Social Security Administration reports there are currently an estimated 62 million recipients of both Social Security Disability and retirement benefits. Yet, many of those individuals…

March 11, 2013 The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced it has launched several new services to beneficiaries through its online account management services. According to a press release from…

April 15, 2013 The United States Senate recently voted against a proposed bill that would have significantly changed the way increases in payments to those receiving Social Security…

April 17, 2013 The laws surrounding how Social Security Benefits are distributed are quite complex. These complexities can often lead to citizens becoming confused about the regulations of…

June 3, 2013 Last week, the Social Security Administration (SSA) released its report on the financial status of its trust funds. The report highlighted several areas of concern…

August 30, 2013 While much of the recent media attention surrounding Social Security Benefits has focused on cases of fraud and dwindling program funding, it is important to…

September 11, 2013 The laws that oversee how and to who Social Security Benefits are offered can be quite complex. With the federal government acknowledging the legitimacy of…

A portion of most workers’ paychecks go towards their Social Security benefits. But while millions of Americans are paying into this program, very few understand the policies that…

Proving to Social Security Administration that you’re in need of assistance through Supplemental Security Income (SSI) can be a difficult process, but it can be even more frustrating…

Speech disorders affect roughly 7.5 million United States citizens. Many of those with speech disorder disabilities may qualify for Social Security Disability benefits, but it’s important to understand…

Most Americans pay into the Social Security program throughout their entire working careers, but what happens to a person’s benefits if they pass away unexpectedly? The attorneys with…

July 24, 2013 The Social Security Administration (SSA) is currently facing an ever-growing number of claims for Social Security Disability benefits. This, in turn, has led to the…

Millions of Americans depend on Social Security benefits as their main source of income. Retired workers account for roughly 41.4 million recipients, while approximately 11 million Americans receive…

September 24, 2009 The Herald Bulletin reports that the Indiana Social Security Disability process is improved due to new technologies. The Social Security Administration became the first federal…

January 14, 2010 The Washington Times reports a major backlog within the federal Social Security Disability system. With the highest rate of unemployment in 25 years, applicants are…

February 4, 2010 According to the Social Security Administration's Web site, there is a process you can follow if your application for Social Security Disability Insurance has been…

February 18, 2010 The Wall Street Journal reports that the Social Security Administration is planning an expansion of the fast track system, which will allow some people to…

February 25, 2010 The Social Security Disability Insurance program is not a needs-based program. Allocations for Social Security Disability are based on how much you have paid into…

March 18, 2010 An insurance Web site CCH.com reveals that the Social Security Administration is requesting comments from citizens regarding their Social Security Disability Insurance program. They are…

Are you one of the nearly 2 million Americans waiting to find out if you will qualify for Social Security Disability benefits? The commissioner of Social Security, Michale…

Do you have a child with a disability that severely limits their activities? You may not know this, but your child may be eligible for social Security Disability benefits.…

If you have a disability, you may able to get benefits through the Social Security Disability Insurance system. The law states benefits are based on your inability to work.…

The U.S. News & World Report says the federal Social Security Disability program is in desperate need of some repairs, and those need to happen sooner rather than…

On Tuesday a government investigator told Congress that the Social Security Administration made $8 billion in improper payments in 2009—overpaying $6.5 billion and underpaying $1.5 billion to benefit…

On Thursday Texas Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison introduced a proposal that she says would save $146 billion over the next decade and reduce the public debt by $7.2…

The Wall Street Journal stoked yet another Social Security-related flame late last week when it reported that the AARP has changed its stance and now supports cuts to Social…

A new analysis released Tuesday asserts that if the U.S. government doesn't come to an agreement about whether or not to raise the federal debt ceiling it could affect…

Retired and disabled citizens of the United States are sweating collective bullets right about now as the clock ticks down on Congress’s federal deficit negotiations. In a new…

AARP recently rolled out a new feature on its website to help seniors calculate at what age to begin collecting Social Security payments. The interactive tool is designed…

At a bus tour stop in Minnesota on Monday, August 15, President Obama addressed the debate over Social Security and his desire to make changes to the program.…

An eight-year-old Iowa girl who was conceived via in vitro fertilization almost two years after her father died is not eligible to receive his Social Security benefits, a…

The Social Security Administration is offering free Work Incentive Events (WISE) across the country on Wednesday, September 14 and Thursday, September 15 for those who are interested in…

People generally have lots of questions about Social Security, but one of the most pressing regards when to start collecting it. In a new article, the San Francisco…

Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney, who is seeking the 2012 Republican presidential nomination, has authored an op-ed for Fox News called “The Future of Social Security.” Published yesterday,…

January 7, 2013 The American College of Rheumatology estimates that between three and six million Americans currently suffer from pain associated with fibromyalgia. For many, the pain is…

January 9, 2012 With the number of divorces and people filing for Social Security Disability benefits on the rise in recent years, many people who already collect benefits wonder…

February 1, 2013 A Portland, Oregon, woman is reportedly struggling to make ends meet after being diagnosed with breast cancer and having her claim for Social Security Disability benefits…

February 4, 2013 The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently discovered that it had overpaid thousands of Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income recipients billions of dollars in recent…

February 22, 2013 The Social Security Administration reports there are currently an estimated 62 million recipients of both Social Security Disability and retirement benefits. Yet, many of those individuals…

February 25, 2013 Data shows that the Social Security Administration denies a majority of claims for Social Security Disability Benefits. These denials can result in claimants being required to…

March 1, 2013 Over the last several years, the United States has seen a steadily rising number of applications for Social Security Disability Benefits. New information is showing that…

March 8, 2013 When a person becomes unable to work due to a health condition, one of the first questions they will often ask is, “Am I eligible…

March 18, 2013 Children who are disabled could potentially face a lifetime of needing government assistance for financial support. The North Dallas Gazette explained some of the basic pitfalls…

April 22, 2013 One of the most common causes for an individual to seek Social Security Disability Benefits is because they are left unable to work after an…

May 8, 2013 When a person is injured on the job and is no longer able to perform the normal duties of employment, current law allows that individual…

May 31, 2013 With the Social Security Administration (SSA) facing a huge influx of new applications for Social Security Disability Benefits, the agency seems to have adopted a policy…

June 10, 2013 With record breaking numbers of Americans receiving Social Security Disability Benefits and long wait times while Social Security Administration (SSA) processes claims, many disabled citizens…

June 14, 2013 Even when a person files a legitimate claim for Social Security Disability Benefits, there is a good chance it will be denied. Records from the Social…

July 8, 2013 Getting the public access to information about their Social Security Disability Benefits in a more efficient way has recently become a priority for the Social Security…

July 12, 2013 One of the fastest growing claims for Social Security Disability Benefits is for debilitating mental conditions such as autism. Autistic individuals can be extremely limited in…

July 17, 2013 Those who are unable to work due to their mental or physical condition may be entitled to receive Social Security Disability benefits from the federal…

August 7, 2013 Each year, millions of Americans are left unable to work due to a debilitating mental or physical condition. This often leaves these individuals struggling to…

August 12, 2013 When an individual is left too disabled to work due to a mental or physical condition, they often qualify for assistance through programs like Social…

August 16, 2013 The injuries incurred by soldiers during service to our country can often leave them unable to work. This can lead to financial struggles. However, Social…

August 23, 2013 In the past several decades, one of the leading causes for Social Security Disability claims has been chronic pain, with a leading cause of such…

August 28, 2013 There are a plethora of factors that can affect the outcome of a claim for Social Security Disability Benefits. One of the most complex factors…

September 20, 2013 The Social Security Disability Lawyers with Fleschner, Stark, Tanoos & Newlin state that even the simplest of tasks can become extremely difficult to complete if…

October 8, 2013 For those who are unable to work because of a mental or physical condition, resources for income can be extremely limited. This may force these…

October 21, 2013 There are many conditions that can qualify an individual for Social Security Disability Benefits, but one of the most common is blindness or visual impairment.…

October 25, 2013 When an individual applies for Social Security disability benefits, the initial claim will likely be denied. Data from the Social Security Administration (SSA) shows more…

November 1, 2013 While the Social Security program is a lifeline for millions of Americans who are unable to work, the system is also known for its complicated…

November 15, 2013 There are millions of people throughout the United States who are left unable to work due to a mental or physical condition they suffer from.…

November 18, 2013 Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a program designed to offer assistance to those who are unable to work due to a physical or mental condition…

November 27, 2013 There are currently more than 4.7 million Americans who depend on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) as their main resource for money. In order to receive…

December 11, 2013 For those who receive Social Security benefits or who are in the process of applying for such benefits, determining the amount of money you are…

December 18, 2013 Individuals who are left unable to work due to a mental or physical condition may be eligible to receive Social Security disability benefits. However, the…

December 27, 2013 There are millions of Americans who depend on Social Security Disability Benefits as their main source of income due to the fact they are unable…

January 10, 2014 Estimates show there are currently millions of Americans suffering from medical conditions that may qualify them for Social Security Disability benefits. However, the processes and…

January 27, 2014 Once a disabled person is approved for Social Security Disability benefits, they may still find it difficult to make ends meet. Experts have stated that…

February 12, 2014 There are a variety of conditions that qualify Americans for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. But some conditions are seen by the Social Security Administration…

February 21, 2014 It can be a struggle to make ends meet for those who receive Social Security Disability Benefits as their only source of income. In an…

February 26, 2014 When a person applies for Social Security Disability benefits, one of the most important aspects that is examined to determine if an applicant qualifies for…

March 3, 2014 Studies form the Social Security Administration (SSA) show there is a one-in-four chance that Americans will become disabled prior to reaching age 67. For many,…

Social Security Disability benefits provide financial support to Americans unable to work due to mental or physical conditions, but they also offer vocational training and rehabilitation to get…

It seems though even once an individual receives a Social Security Disability Approval, the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) internal mistakes and bureaucratic hiccups can still make getting benefits…

The Social Security Administration (SSA) estimates there are currently more than 10 million Americans unable to perform their job duties due to a work-related illness or injury. These…

New figures from Johns Hopkins University are showing the U.S. is spending more than ever before on benefits programs like Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income; however,…

It’s no secret that getting approved for Social Security Disability benefits can be difficult. Having an insight into what demographics are most likely to receive an approval may…

Veterans who aren’t able to work because of injuries or illnesses suffered in the line of duty may be entitled to a number of federal benefits, including veterans’…

It’s no secret that the Social Security Administration is overwhelmed by a growing number of Social Security Disability benefit claims that are awaiting processing. What is shocking is…

There are millions of Americans who qualify for Social Security Disability benefits—and many suffer from Lupus. In fact, estimates from the Lupus Foundation of America show as many…

The Social Security Administration has been working to implement a computerized Social Security Disability claim processing system that would improve efficiency. But a new report has been released…

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is failing to process claims in a timely manner, and the situation has reached crisis levels. The Office of the Inspector General for…

Suffering from an injury or medical condition that leaves you unable to work can put serious financial strains on your family. Even if you qualify for Social Security…

The loss of a limb can leave you unable to perform your job duties and may entitle you to Social Security Disability benefits. But it’s important to understand…

Life With An Intellectual Disability Living with an intellectual disability can be a struggle due to an inability to learn or meet established criteria for advancement in a…

Finding all the resources you need when applying for Social Security Disability benefits can be a painstaking task. That’s why the team of attorneys at Fleschner, Stark, Tanoos &…

Every working United States citizen is entitled to collect credits toward Social Security Disability and retirement benefits. The Social Security Disability lawyers with Fleschner, Stark, Tanoos & Newlin…

When U.S. citizens are no longer able to work, many depend on Social Security Disability benefits for income. The problem is a lack of funding is causing a…

Diabetes in the United States Thousands of conditions and illnesses can leave a person unable to work and eligible for Social Security Disability benefits, but one of the…

Living With Back Pain If you’ve ever hurt your back, you know just how debilitating the pain associated with such injuries can be. So it should come as…

Living With Back Pain If you’ve ever hurt your back, you know just how debilitating the pain associated with such injuries can be. So it should come as…

The body needs to be able to excrete waste in order to properly function. If this cannot be achieved, it can lead to an individual developing any of…

In order to start receiving Social Security Disability benefits, the Social Security Administration or a judge must first approve your claim. Unfortunately, mistakes are often made during this…

Our lives can change in the blink of an eye. An accident or illness that leaves you permanently disabled could prevent you from working or collecting a paycheck,…

Our nation’s Social Security system has come under heavy scrutiny after lawmakers stated the program’s budget could face shortfalls as early as this year. One particular legislator, Senator…

The Social Security Administration has strict rules governing their policies for distributing Social Security Disability benefits. But as the old saying goes, there’s an exception to every rule.…

The Social Security Act was created as a means for the U.S. government to provide assistance to working citizens who suffer from a mental or physical condition that…

While many disabled Americans who receive Social Security Disability benefits believe their financial problems are solved when their claim is approved, nothing could be further from the truth.…

It’s tax season again and even recipients of Social Security Disability benefits have to account for all of the income their household brought in over the past year—including…

If you’ve applied for Social Security Disability benefits, there’s a good chance your claim was denied. In fact, the Social Security Administration reports as many as 65 percent…

If you’ve applied for Social Security Disability benefits, in all likelihood, your claim has been denied. That’s because the Social Security Administration says that up to 65 percent of…

Federal lawmakers have the ability to change the regulations that govern the policies and procedures of the Social Security Disability benefits program and one such reform that was…

One of the most difficult aspects of applying for Social Security Disability benefits is the amount of time the process can take. In fact, it could take years…

Suffering from a disabling injury or illness can leave your finances tight. Luckily, many disabled Americans qualify for Social Security Disability benefits, but determining how much you should…

The law states that anyone who is fleeing to avoid prosecution of a felony is ineligible to receive Social Security Disability benefits or Supplemental Security Income; however, loopholes…

President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law on August 14, 1935. In the eighty years that have passed since the bill’s inception, it has…

If your claim for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits was denied, you're not alone. As many as 70 percent of all initial claims for SSD benefits are rejected…

The U.S. Social Security Disability program was established in 1956 as a way to provide citizens who suffered from a disabling mental or physical condition for longer than…

When a person is awarded Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, the amount they receive is based on several factors including income, work history, marital status, and even the…

Though the debate about whether or not to cut Social Security spending is consuming many a politician these days, a new article from The Wall Street Journal points…

An article published today on CBSMoneyWatch.com addresses how to access additional Social Security monies based on the earnings of an ex-husband or ex-wife. CBS financial blogger Steve Vernon…

Last month it was revealed that the Social Security Administration overpaid approximately $5.4 billion in benefits to disabled workers in 2009; this week the United States Government Accountability…

Texas Governor Rick Perry called the Social Security program a “Ponzi scheme” that was doomed for failure in his 2010 book Fed Up! It’s a denouncement that many…

In a thought-provoking new piece from Forbes, Certified Financial Planner Jim Blankenship takes on Social Security — admitting its qualms but urging that it be protected and updated.…

Senior citizens should enjoy a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) from the Social Security Administration in January, according to Massachusetts nonprofit group American Institute for Economic Research (AIER). This will…

Arizona’s governor says that she is troubled that her adult son’s mental illness is again in the news, reports The Republic. She had recently been told by her…

In 2012 the oldest baby boomers will turn age 66, an important age for Social Security eligibility, according to US News. Many of the rules for claiming Social…

At age 66, baby boomers can claim the full amount of Social Security that they have earned, and the penalty for working while claiming Social Security benefits disappears,…

It is a myth that Social Security is an entitlement, according to Don Samuels in the Summit Daily. Social Security is a benefit that comes from paying into…

Congress extended the payroll tax reduction for taxpayers through February 2012.  Each party structured the tax cut in the best light for their own political goals, according to…

If you are denied Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, you have the option to appeal the initial decision. At the appeals stage, a vocational expert may be called…

Since the average life expectancy is higher than it was 40 years ago, many politicians and economists have publicly opined that raising the Early Eligibility Age (EEA) for…

Social Security beneficiaries will receive larger benefits payments in 2012, according to Weho News. What do these increases actually mean? Effectively taking political issues out of the rate-setting…

Non-lawyers who represent people in Social Security Disability [SSD] are known as ‘Social Security advocates.' Some "have been caught lying about health reports and wound up defrauding the…

Social Security is not the only cause of America's fiscal problems, but it is Exhibit A in why it is so hard to fix them, according to CBS…

Ida May Fuller, a resident of rural Vermont, was the first beneficiary of a recurring Social Security payment on January 31, 1940, according to Bloomberg. Her SS number…

Everywhere you look these days, someone has a deal for you that is “too good to be true.” These “scams” can do major damage to your credit score…

Society Security is running almost $50 billion in the red each year, deficits that are being covered by reserves in the General Fund, reports the Kipsap Peninsula Business…

This is a popular time of year for proclamations of love. Such displays of affection can be as simple as a heart with a “be mine” message or…

2010 represented the first year since 1983 that the Social Security trust began paying out more in benefits than it collected in tax revenue, according to the San Francisco…

Missiles are being pointed at Social Security and Medicare--two federal health benefit programs for older Americans. Some are stealth missiles; some are misguided missiles, reports the Nashua Telegraph.…

Although a person can save funds for medical insurance, life insurance, and six months to a year of pay in case of an emergency, when an accident or…

According to a Bank of America Corp. survey, about 59 percent of those with more than $250,000 in investments said that the government should increase the eligibility age…

FDR signed the Social Security Act into law in 1935. It was created as a self-funding program paid through payroll taxes paid by both the employee and his…

Social Security touches the lives of almost every American family. It not only provides income to retirees but also to workers who become disabled and to families in which…

March 7, 2012 Running for president in the Republican primaries of 2012, Mitt Romney proposes actions that will help to preserve Medicare and Social Security, according to an…

Because they start taking Social Security before their full retirement age, 72 percent of retirees lock in a lifetime of smaller benefits, according to Reuters. They may be…

March 12, 2012 Here are eight things that you might not know about the SS program, according to The Sacramento Bee. 1. For every year you postpone Social…

There is a new taxonomy of aging, reports the Houston Chronicle. Where once turning 65 made you "old," demographers now identify three groups: The "young-old" are those between…

On March 20, Representative Xavier Becerra (D.--CA)  made a speech on Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) to a Social Security (SS) subcommittee on ways and means, reports Insurance…

By suspending the mailing of annual statements to about 150 million Americans, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has created an information vacuum, says the Los Angeles Times. For…

The most common form of identification in the United States is a driver’s license, but nonwhites are somewhat less likely than whites to have drivers’ licenses, according to…

Who would you turn to if a disability or illness kept you from working? A 2012 poll found that friends and family continued to be the leading resource…

Even though Franklin D. Roosevelt was the President who proposed Social Security in 1935, this editorial writer from Ohio’s Columbia Dispatch opines that FDR would not like what Social…

The Great Depression and the stock market crash left many older Americans broke. In a radio broadcast on the third anniversary of the Social Security Act in 1938,…

In 1960, there were five workers per Social Security recipient. Today, there are three workers per recipient, and by 2025, the ratio will approach two workers per recipient.…

Even though Social Security Administration is going completely electronic, you still need to be careful and know that Social Security direct deposit theft is on the rise. Here are the…

The news is that Social Security benefit deposits are going totally electronic by March 2013, so you need to know that Social Security direct deposit theft is on…

Planning for a life-altering disability isn't always at the top of the priority list. But, when you're diagnosed with a disabling condition, you just might need a plan.…

May 7, 2012 For the first time in history, Social Security had to pay out more in benefits than it took in for payroll taxes, reports Fox Business.…

In a recent interview with the American Association of Retired People (AARP), President Obama discussed unemployment, gas prices, tax cuts, and Social Security.  He said that it will…

The Social Security Administration reports that just over one in four of today's 20-year-olds will become disabled before age 67, according to the South Bend Tribune. In fact,…

June 6, 2012 Should you apply for Social Security? If you have never worked, do you get Social Security? These are two perennial questions that pop up concerning…

Elderly women receive far fewer Social Security benefits than men, according to Huff Post. In the late 1930s, Social Security was designed by a committee that used the beliefs…

Despite the similar acronyms, SSI and SSDI are quite different, according to AARP.org. Dating back to 1960, SSDI stands for Social Security Disability Insurance. It’s an earned benefit that…

Children are being targeted by identity thieves 35 times more often than adults, reports Fox Business. Fifteen percent of the victims are under the age of five. A Social…

By the end of 2013, the Social Security Administration expects Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claims to reach 1.1 million, according to timesunion.com. SSDI provides monthly benefits to…

In a groundbreaking decision Tuesday, a federal judge in San Francisco ordered the Social Security Administration (SSA) to provide training and assistance to two mentally disabled men, reports…

All service members who became disabled on active duty after October 1, 2001, are possibly eligible to receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI)…

June 27, 2012 Financial experts say you should draw Social Security benefits as late as possible, but about 75 percent of Americans start drawing their benefits at the…

Clinical depression is a serious medical condition that can be profoundly disabling. For that reason, many people with severe depression may qualify for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits…

July 9, 2012 Some young people believe Social Security benefits will be gone by the time they are of age to use the program. However, others believe this…

July 16, 2012 During the second quarter of 2012, the unemployment rate among people with disabilities dropped to its lowest in more than three years while applications for…

August 15, 2012 Attacks against Social Security Disability Insurance have been on the rise lately, according to Newsday. Among other things, some critics say that SSDI applications have increased…

August 20, 2012 Your Social Security number (SSN) is tied to your identity and should be kept private, but it’s becoming more and more frequent to include it…

August 27, 2012 Most articles from financial experts will tell you to delay collecting Social Security as long as you can--to wait until your full retirement age or…

August 29, 2012 To continue the discussion of why Huffington Post says that it may be smart for you to take Social Security as soon as possible, let’s review…

August 31, 2012 Social Security disability (SSDI) benefits will continue as long as the person's medical condition does not improve and as long as she remains unable to…

September 12, 2012 To keep someone from stealing your identity, some simple precautions and these twelve steps may be able to help you, according to ehow.com. (1) Protect your…

The Social Security Handbook has 2,728 rules and countless interpretations—which can sometimes lead to contradictions in the system, reports Forbes. For example: (1) If you take your retirement…

According to Forbes, over the decades the rules governing Social Security benefits have become increasingly complex and confusing—even to the people working at local Social Security offices. For…

The rules for obtaining Social Security benefits—and the types of benefits you can receive—are confusing, according to Forbes. For example: 7. If you divorce after 10 years or more…

Collecting Social Security at 62 when it pays your full benefit at 65-67—depending on the year you were born—may not be financially wise, according to the Rapid City Journal.…

According to The Christian Science Monitor, some of the most common myths about Social Security include the following: 1. Social security funds are running out, so I should collect…

Given our national retirement program’s handbook of 2,728 rules and countless interpretations, few of us are likely to thoroughly understand Social Security, according to The Christian Science Monitor.…

Applying for Social Security Disability benefits can be difficult due to how long a claim can take and the high chance of being denied, according to DisabilitySecrets.com. Statistically,…

Apparently for some people in search of a legal U.S. identity, all that is needed is a birth date, name of their choosing, a photo, and cash. On…

According to stltoday.com , there are some practical ways to help make sure that the small 2013 cost of living (COLA) increase can go further for you. 1. Review healthcare…

November 12, 2012 According to the Cypress Creek Mirror, a 58-year-old woman was diagnosed with stage IIIA metastatic breast cancer. She was unemployed at the time. A breast/ovarian cancer…

If you file for Social Security at age 62, you earn only 75 percent of what you would get by filing at the full retirement age of 66.…

Early Social Security payments may be reduced, but not necessarily forever. There are little-known exceptions to what most people think of as a permanent, lifetime reduction, according to Money Watch.…

If you retired earlier than 66 and draw less than 100 percent in Social Security benefits, there are three ways to "undo" your decision, according to Market Watch.…

Market Watch says that there are five principles that Congress should keep in mind when it comes to fixing Social Security: 1. Because retirements are at risk, Congress…

Adding to the three principles outlined in Friday’s blog, Market Watch also wants Congress to keep in mind two more considerations when it comes to tackling Social Security solvency:…

There are a number of impairments—both physical and mental—that will automatically qualify you for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits (SSDI) or for Supplemental Security Income (SSI), according to…

As mentioned in our last blog, there are a number of impairments that will automatically qualify you for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits (SSDI), according to DisabilitySecrets.com. The…

January 16, 2013 With the government attempting to rescue the nation from falling over the fiscal cliff, legislators have begun to consider making changes to the way inflation…

January 21, 2013 The New Year has brought several significant changes to not only the way Social Security Disability benefits are being paid, but how much each recipient is…

January 23, 2013 An article by the Marshfield News Herald took a look at several myths surrounding Social Security benefits in the United States. The first myth that was…

January 25, 2013 The Social Security Administration offers assistance to retired or disabled citizens and their dependents through a system of benefits aimed at covering living expenses called…

January 28, 2013 With a large volume of aging workers preparing for retirement and a massive influx on claims for SSD Benefits, funding for Social Security is taking out…

February 11, 2013 A recent report from the Congressional Budget Office states that the nation’s Social Security program is in trouble. According to the Fort Bragg Patch, the new…

February 18, 2013 The United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) has released a report that found while the Social Security Administration (SSA) has taken steps to reduce the number…

March 4, 2013 The death of a spouse can be extremely difficult, both emotionally and financially. For those whose spouses were collecting Social Security Disability Benefits, the loss can…

March 14, 2013 It’s no secret the nation’s Social Security Disability system has seen a massive influx in the number of claims filed. The Social Security Administration (SSA) reports…

March 22, 2013 Despite efforts being made by the federal government to keep workers on-the job, the number of Social Security Disability recipients has continued to rise to more…

March 27, 2013 One of the leading types of conditions that have led to workers seeking Social Security Disability Benefits in recent years involve mental health. Eligibility standards changed…

April 5, 2013 For millions of Americans who struggle to make ends meet each year, the Social Security Administration’s Supplemental Security Income program is a vital source of…

April 8, 2013 While government officials believe there are several causes for the lack of an economic turn around, many claim a large portion of the problem stems…

April 15, 2013 The United States Senate recently voted against a proposed bill that would have significantly changed the way increases in payments to those receiving Social Security…

May 15, 2013 Each year, the Social Security Administration evaluates the cost of everyday items deemed as staples to survival and adjusts the amount of money Social Security…

May 17, 2013 Each day in the United States, soldiers return home from service overseas with injuries and conditions that leave them unable to work. This raises numerous…

May 20, 2013 Suffering from a condition or injury that leaves a person unable to work for an extended period of time can be difficult. The focus on…

May 22, 2013 When a person suffers from a condition or injury that leaves them facing the inability to work for more than a year, they may qualify…

June 4, 2013 Each year, millions of Americans are left unable to work due to a disabling physical or mental condition they are afflicted with. Most are left…

June 12, 2013 When a person’s mental or physical condition leaves them facing death or unable to work for extended periods of time, they may meet Social Security Disability…

June 21, 2013 Records show that more than four million Americans with disabilities are employed while they receive Social Security Disability Benefits. However, a majority of those individuals make…

July 24, 2013 The Social Security Administration (SSA) is currently facing an ever-growing number of claims for Social Security Disability benefits. This, in turn, has led to the…

August 1, 2013 Social Security Disability and other similar benefits provide financial resources to those who are unable to work due to a mental or physical impairments. The…

August 5, 2013 Mental health conditions are one of the leading reasons people file claims for Social Security Disability benefits today. Determining if a person’s mental health condition qualifies…

August 21, 2013 In recent years, there have been a growing number of Americans applying for Social Security Disability Benefits. The swelling number of recipients of benefits has…

September 4, 2013 Over the last several decades, there has been a massive influx in the number of claims seeking benefits from the Social Security Administration due to…

September 6, 2013 Each year, the government examines the changes in costs of basic necessities for living to determine if those who receive Social Security Disability Benefits should…

September 13, 2013 The loss of a limb due to an accident can have devastating effects on an individual’s ability to perform work duties. The Social Security Disability…

September 16, 2013 Many Americans depend on their ability to see in order to work and make a living. Having their sight taken away by an accident or…

September 18, 2013 The nation’s Social Security program, which offers benefits to those who have retired or have become disabled and are unable to work, is currently facing…

September 30, 2013 With the United States currently facing a shutdown of the federal government, experts explain many recipients of government benefits are wondering what effects such an…

October 4, 2013 A total of 57 million United States citizens currently receive some sort of benefit from the federal government through the Social Security Administration. With the…

October 14, 2013 For those unable to work due to a physical or mental condition, making ends meet with the money they receive from Social Security Disability Benefits…

October 16, 2013 Anytime an adult is left unable to work due to age or their health, it can have serious effects on their families as well. This…

October 18, 2013 Each year, hundreds of thousands of American apply for Social Security Disability Benefits due to suffering from a mental or physical condition that prevents them…

October 23, 2013 When applying for Social Security Disability Benefits, there are numerous factors that will come into play when determining the amount of compensation the claimant will…

October 28, 2013 While hundreds of thousands of disabled individuals are battling through the process of filing to receive Social Security Disability benefits, some of those who have…

October 30, 2013 The rising costs of living in today’s society can make it extremely difficult for those who collect Social Security disability benefits as their main source…

November 4, 2013 The federal government recently announced recipients of Social Security benefits would be receiving one of the smallest cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) in the history of the…

November 6, 2013 There are millions of American children who are disabled and living below the poverty line. The Social Security Disability Lawyers with Fleschner, Stark, Tanoos &…

November 11, 2013 For soldiers who are unable to work due to a disability caused by their military service, making ends meet on the benefits they receive from…

November 25, 2013 The Social Security Administration oversees the distribution of disability benefits to millions of Americans who are unable to work due to a mental or physical…

December 6, 2013 The federal government offers assistance to citizens who are permanently disabled through programs such as Supplemental Security Income (SSI). However, a common question is whether…

December 13, 2013 Over the past several decades, the number of Social Security Disability benefit recipients has swelled. The Social Security Disability Lawyers with Fleschner, Stark, Tanoos &…

December 16, 2013 Winter is in full swing, but the weather that accompanies this season of the year can often make travel extremely difficult, especially for those who…

January 3, 2014 There are millions of Americans who cannot work because they are inhibited by a physical or mental condition. While a majority of these individuals may…

January 8, 2014 Earlier this week, hundreds of current and former emergency workers in New York were indicted on charges of Social Security Disability Fraud. Reports from the…