Social Security Disability and Early Retirement Benefits
An individual is eligible for disability benefits through the date of full retirement age.[1] For most people approaching retirement age, that is about 66.
0.3 Percent SS Cost of Living Adjustment for 2017
0.3 Percent SS Cost of Living Adjustment for 2017
The Social Security Administration announced there will be a 0.3 Percent SS Cost of Living Adjustment for 2017. There are more than
Preparing for your Social Security Disability Hearing
Preparing for your Social Security Disability Hearing
The first and most important rule of any testimony at your Social Security Disability Hearing: TELL THE TRUTH. A claim for disability at its
No Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment for 2016
The Social Security Administration announced there will be no cost of living adjustment (COLA) for benefits for the calendar year 2016. There are almost 13 million persons receiving Social Security
Trial Work Period; Social Security Disability
This article is intended to provide information regarding a trial work period in general, and how the Social Security Administration determines what actions trigger the beginning of the trial work
Social Security Benefits; Withdrawing an Application
Social Security Benefits; Withdrawing an Application
While withdrawing an application for either Social Security disability benefits or Social Security Retirement benefits is rare, certain circumstances can present where withdrawal of an
Substantial Work in Disability Cases; Self Employment
Substantial Work in Disability Cases; Self Employment
The first question addressed in the five-step sequential evaluation process used to evaluate disability claims is whether the claimant is engaged in substantial gainful
Sickle Cell Disease and Social Security Disability
Sickle Cell Disease is the most common form of inherited blood disease and affects about 90,000 – 100,000 Americans[1]. Sickle Cell Disease causes the red blood cells to become hard
