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It is a tough day when you come to the realization that you simply can't work anymore because of a medical condition or disability. No one wants to succumb like this, but in many cases, it is simply necessary. Their bodies won't allow them to work like they used to --...
Back in April, our blog discussed how the Social Security Administration was no longer taking advantage of the "offset program" run by the Treasury Department.To recap, this program is essentially designed to confiscate tax refunds to satisfy outstanding debts owed to...
The unfortunate reality is that many people find themselves on the wrong side of the law thanks to a momentary lapse in judgment or even circumstances beyond their control. While we are all familiar with some of the immediate consequences of this criminal conduct --...
Anyone who has gone through the process of purchasing a home knows just how stressful it can prove to be. That's because in addition to trying to land the home of your dreams with the best offer, you also have to navigate the mortgage application process, which can...
In our last post, we discussed how disability applicants who have seen their applications rejected twice have the option of appealing via a hearing held before a Social Security judge, who will parse through medical records, ask questions about their condition and...
When a person suffers a serious injury, or is diagnosed with a serious physical or mental condition that makes it impossible to work despite their best efforts, they may seek to secure disability benefits from the Social Security Administration.On paper, this process...
The Social Security Administration recently announced the new cost-of-living adjustment for the year 2015. Those who receive either Social Security disability or retirement benefits will see their regular payment increase by a total of 1.7 percent starting in January....
The U.S. Senate's Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee recently published a rather eye-opening report outlining how a series of barriers have served to keep at least one out of every three disabled people living in poverty. The report, which surveyed over...
When someone files for Social Security disability benefits, they may think that there's no way that the Social Security Administration will deny their claim. In their mind, their condition or injury clearly warrants them receiving these important benefits....
Every month, hundreds of thousands of people eagerly await the arrival of their Social Security check, as it will help ensure that they have enough money to help cover the basic necessities of life such as shelter, food, clothing and medication. However, recently...