Posts by Ken Marks
What Will Change in 2015 for Social Security?
The year 2015 will see some positive changes in Social Security. Beneficiaries of the program will receive a 1.7% increase in payments, and some workers will receive statements of benefits in the mail showing their future retirement benefit. The 1.7% cost of living increase will amount to about $22 more per month for a typical retiree.…
Read MoreHow to Better Understand Your Benefits Statement
Social Security will begin sending out written statements this year to beneficiaries. These statements have always been available on-line, but the mail outs were ceased a few years back as a cost savings idea. Now, many will receive their statements in the mail, and many may not fully understand what they have coming in the…
Read MoreSuffered a Back Injury? Get Your Disability Benefits!
Getting approved for Social Security benefits due to back pain is becoming more and more difficult. The pain or injury may be debilitating and may keep you from leading a normal life or working, but the term “pain” is subjective and is difficult to measure. Oftentimes, the pain or limitation experienced by the claimant is…
Read MoreDisability Law Says Addicts Should Receive Benefits
This is a serious debate here, but should an employer be required by law to give a handout to recovering drug addicts? Disability attorneys were hoping to expand the Americans with Disabilities Act protections for employees in recovery. The terms stated that employers must provide long-term disability benefits to workers at risk of relapse. Of course, employers…
Read MoreSocial Security Compassionate Allowances Expands
Ever hear of Compassionate Allowances (CAL)? Well, we all know Social Security must quickly provide benefits to applicants who meet disability standards. That’s where Compassionate Allowances comes in. CAL is a quick way of identifying medical conditions that fall under the Listing of Impairments that allows Social Security to make their decisions on who actually qualifies. The…
Read MorePTSD – You Might Be Surprised & It's Ok
A traumatic event causing fear, helplessness or horror can trigger a condition known as post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD. It is categorized as an anxiety disorder and affects people in all walks of life. While some people can cope with the stress caused by such an occurrence, others develop a debilitating condition that can last…
Read MoreSocial Security Benefits Claim Denied
If you have been denied Social Security benefits, you need to appeal the decision quickly. The government has strict time limits for this process. Missing the deadline will cause you to entirely restart your application. Hiring an attorney to assist with your appeal is handled professionally. Applying for benefits can be a complicated process due to all…
Read MorePeople with Food Allergies May be Considered Disabled
Disability law firms are banding to propose a federal disabilities law that would consider people with severe food allergies to be disabled. This helps folks with food allergies by forcing establishments to provide them menus to fit their diets. The problem is that schools, restaurants, and anywhere else that serves food might be faced with legal challenges…
Read MoreAvoid the Fall Out – Understand Your SSI Benefits
Supplemental Security Income or SSI is a program administered by the Social Security Administration. It consists of benefits paid to people with a limited income and resources, who are disabled, blind, or over the age of 65. In addition, children who are disabled or blind may be eligible for SSI. Read more…
Read MoreDenied Benefits? Quick Tips on the Appeals Process
When you apply for benefits from Social Security and are denied, there is an appeal process available for you to use asking for reconsideration of your social security claim. Usually, you will have 60 days to file your appeal. The clock starts on this time frame 5 days after the date of the letter you received denying your…
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