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SSDI is an acronym for Social Security disability insurance. Under certain circumstances, a qualifying veteran may be eligible for these benefits even if they already receive disability benefits from the Veterans Administration (VA). If you suffer from a disability that prevents you from working in any capacity, call to speak with an OC social security…

Suffering a disability and being unable to work can be quite disconcerting. Since Social Security disability payments are rarely enough to live on, it’s essential for you to apply for all the other benefits to which you may be entitled. You might be wondering if you can collect California disability payments and Social Security at…

Since its inception in 1935, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has faced many obstacles, challenges, and criticisms. This year proves no different as President Biden secures nearly $15 billion to help the struggling agency and those who benefit from it. In fact, the SSA administers retirement, disability, and survivor benefits to around 70 million Americans.…

Serving as a member of the United States Armed Forces is an honor that not every person will get to experience in their lifetime. However, if you are a veteran of any branch of the military, you might be eligible for monthly payments from the Social Security Administration (SSA) of up to $2,700. The payments…

Nothing precludes an individual who resides in the State of California from recovering Social Security disability benefits and an employer pension at the same time. However, some types of pensions may reduce the disability payments that a person will be able to recover through the Social Security Administration (SSA). A knowledgeable Social Security disability benefits…

Certain individuals are eligible to recover both supplemental security income (SSI)and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) at the same time. In some instances, however, your SSI payment can go down if you draw on your SSDI benefits. Moreover, if you draw on your SSDI benefits, you might become ineligible to obtain SSI payments altogether under…

If you are nearing retirement age and have a disability for which you could receive benefits, you might be wondering if you can apply for social security disability after retirement. It’s essential that you understand how Social Security disability and retirement benefits can work together and work against each other. Of course, you can always…

If you are one of the millions of Americans receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (“SSDI”)  income, you know how vital it is to your financial well-being. Missing a check or having your check not be nearly what you expected it to be can have immediate and severe economic consequences on your life. You do all…

In June 2021, United States Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) reintroduced the Supplemental Security Income Restoration Act to the Senate. The Act aims to finally overhaul the SSI program to stop “trapping” many benefit recipients in poverty. There was a Senate subcommittee hearing in September regarding the Act, though it hasn’t made it much further through…

Each year, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announces a cost of living adjustment (COLA) to benefit amounts. This COLA is intended to help benefit recipients keep up with the ever-changing costs of living in the United States. The SSA bases its annual COLA on the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers…