Navigating the Charleston Social Security Office
The Charleston Social Security Administration Office is located in Charleston County. There are over 6,500 recipients of Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI) in Charleston County alone. The Lowery Law Group works with the Charleston Social Security Office on your Social Security disability claims and any other needs. The South Carolina
5 Things You Need To Create Or Lead A Successful Law Firm
The Business Side of Law: Marie Lowery of Lowery Law Group Tells All Attorney, Marie Lowery of Lowery Law Group was interviewed by Insight Magazine to spill the beans on how she leads her successful Social Security Disability Law firm. Marie began her career working for the Social Security Administration (SSA)
Celebrating all Veteran’s This November 11
Tips on Social Security Disability Insurance and VA Disability Benefits Veterans are honored each year on November 11. This serves as a tribute to the men and women who have served in the United States armed forces to that risked their lives to protect our country. November 11, 1919 is the
Social Security Disability Application Process Wait Times Are At All Time Highs
Americans with disabilities are frustrated with the exhausting process of filing a disability claim. But now more than ever wait times have soared to new heights. The average waiting period used to be three to five months; however, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has recently reported taking over 198 days,
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month
The United States celebrates National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) throughout the month of October. Each year a new theme is chosen by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). This 2022, the NDEAM theme is Disability: Part of the Equity Equation, which recognizes the vital role persons with disabilities bring
That’s Not a Bonus Social Security Payment for September
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients may get excited to see an additional payment to their bank account for September, but this unfortunately is not an extra payment.Currently, 1 in 5 Americans collects a Social Security benefit from the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Social Security checks are scheduled to go out on three different Wednesdays
Decisions Accelerated by Social Security for Severely Disabled
Recently the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced the acceleration of decision-making for people with severe disabilities.The Compassionate Allowance Program recognizes claims where the applicant’s disease or condition noticeably meets Social Security’s standards for a disability. These claims are most often allowed based on the severe nature of the medical diagnosis
Social Security Announces Disability Inclusion in the Workplace
We have all heard the buzz about DEI, or Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, but what does this mean for disabled persons in the workplace?The Social Security Administration (SSA) uses a technical term called "substantial gainful activity" (SGA) to determine if work is substantial enough to make disabled individuals ineligible for
Social Security Benefits Predicted to Increase Next Year
The beginning of next year is looking expectant for Social Security recipients to receive an increase to their benefits. This includes those receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) as well. Experts say this could be the largest increase yet.Each year the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) is assessed due to
Protect Yourself From Social Security Scams
Social Security scams are one the of most common, next to phone, email phishing, and unemployment benefit scams. Younger people and seniors are more susceptible of falling for someone claiming to be from Social Security. And that’s not surprising considering more than 66 million Americans receive Social Security benefits.According to