Will the Pandemic and Economic Recession Decrease SSI in the future?
As the economy has taken a downturn, many have been hit hard. The good news is that the SSA funds are currently sustaining those who rely on SSDI and SSI. The bad news is that there will be added stress on these funds over the next decade. Some are sounding the
Good News! SSI Will Increase in 2022 Due to a Cost of Living Adjustment
You may have noticed that the cost of living has risen in the past year. Some expenses have increased by as much as 5.3%!Gasoline prices rose to $3.42, and the cost of groceries increased by 2.1%. Eating out has gotten more expensive, too, rising by 3.3% from 2020-21. The bad
Signs that Someone is a Social Security Scammer
We've all heard of scams, but it can be difficult sometimes to identify scammers, especially if they seem to have proof that they are legitimate. Recently, Social Security scammers have been contacting individuals offering COVID-19 assistance or economic impact payments. They ask for information or say they need to charge a
SSDI Recipients Can Still Receive VA Compensation
We all want to honor veterans who have served our country, especially those who have done so at personal cost. Sometimes, veterans sustain an injury that results in a disability, to which they are entitled to compensation. What is VA Compensation? VA Compensation is a way to give back to veterans who
Pandemic-Related Financial Assistance Won’t Count Against Your SSI Payment
In a normal year, countable income can count against your SSI payments, or even disqualify you from receiving disability assistance. In the past year, all of that has changed. During the pandemic, almost everyone received financial assistance to some degree. The financial assistance those individuals received would normally be considered countable
More Medical Conditions Now Qualify For Compassionate Allowances
Severe Illnesses Are Disabilities, Too Did you know that 45% of the American population suffers from at least one chronic disease? If you or someone you know has a chronic illness, you know how debilitating it can be. Some illnesses and conditions are energy-draining and can lower a person's quality of
Biden Administration Says Long-Haul Covid Can Be Considered a Disability Under Law
COVID-19 has obviously made an impact on our lives in a variety of ways, whether directly for the people who have experienced it first-hand or indirectly for people who have adapted their lives to all of the circumstances toward avoiding it. Most recently, it has also affected how the United
SSD Attorney Information and Winning Your Case
When it comes to social security disability claim issues, the last thing most people want to do is hire an SSD attorney. Why? Because of the money it might cost, of course. After all, hiring any kind of professional requires money, which may include a fee just for your first
What Are My Chances of Winning a Social Security Disability Appeal?
So you’ve gone through the entire social security application process and yet you’ve still been denied disability benefits. This is probably frustrating on a variety of levels because you may be in physical pain and are unable to work, which is putting your whole life on hold. You probably have
Will a Personal Injury Settlement Cause Me to Lose My Social Security Disability Benefits?
Personal injuries can be life changing, affecting everything from your health to your ability to work. If you receive social security disability benefits, that can be very helpful towards some of your expenses. With a complicated approval process, however, there are a lot of requirements you must meet before you