The Trump administration was reportedly preparing one of the most significant adjustments to Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) eligibility rules in decades. This would be a move to dramatically reduce access to disability benefits for millions of Americans. The focus of this overhaul would be on how disability determinations are

If you are located in Georgetown, SC, The Lowery Law Group works with the Charleston Social Security Office on your Social Security disability claims and any other needs. If you are injured and the severity of your condition is preventing you from working for an extended period of time you have

According to the Social Security Administration (SSA), those with disabilities and retirees make up the roughly 74.5 million people that receive Social Security payments. The 2026 COLA, or cost-of-living adjustment, was originally scheduled to be released on October 15 but was delayed due to the impact of the government shutdown. However, some employees

Millions of Americans, including Social Security Disability receivers, will see their Social Security benefits rise in 2026, thanks to a 2.8% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA). But for many retirees, the good news comes with a catch: higher Medicare Part B premiums are expected to eat into that increase. Roughly 69 million

As of October 1, 2025, Congress has been unable to reach an agreement on funding. Therefore, until further notice, the federal government is officially shut down. So, what does this mean for Social Security? Not too much. Unlike other programs determined by the spending bills in Congress each year, funding

We just reminisced the first benefit check that was mailed out in January 1940, as we celebrated Social Security’s 90th birthday this August. The program continues to serve as the foundation of economic security for 70 million Americans. It still serves as the primary, or only source of income in retirement

Applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) can be a lengthy and often nerve wrecking process. More often than not, Americans filing claims each year get denied on the first attempt. In fact  65% of Americans Nationwide are denied on their first application for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or

2025 marks the 90th year for Social Security! August 14th to be exact. This anniversary is an extraordinary milestone for one of the most significant programs in American history. President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed it into law in 1935 during the Great Depression. At the worst of the depression, one-third

The Compassionate Allowances (CAL) program is designed by the Social Security Administration (SSA) to accelerate the application process of disability claims for individuals with severe medical conditions. These medical circumstances must meet the SSA’s definition of disability, which means they can’t work due to a severe medical condition that has lasted, or is

You may qualify for Social Security Disability benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA) if you are hurt and the severity of your circumstance is preventing you from working for an extended period.It can be very overwhelming when applying for these Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). Yet, it’s vital to