Social Security Law

For decades, we have all gotten used to hearing government warnings about the health of the Social Security Trust Fund. Then the pandemic hit, and the Social Security Administration (SSA) suddenly faced worries about the effect of the lockdowns on the Trust Fund’s balance and income, as well as the need for an abrupt switch…

Social Security disability benefits are available to individuals who, because of a long-term illness or injury, are unable to engage in a substantial gainful activity (SGA). This typically means that the individual is unable to work at any job or in any capacity. A citizen of the United States who is otherwise eligible for these…

Many who survive or suffer from Long-COVID (or, as the pros call it, post-acute sequelae SARS-CoV-2 infection or PASC) are wondering if they will be eligible for Social Security disability benefits for this illness. Although some post ventilator patients have been granted SSDI, the question remains mostly open so far. Qualifying for SSDI Qualifying for…

Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) benefits may be available to individuals who suffer from a long-term illness or injury that prevents them from engaging in a substantial gainful activity (SGA). Normally, this means that the affected individual is unable to work at any job or in any capacity. Proving eligibility for these benefits can oftentimes…

Two spouses are eligible to receive Social Security disability benefits at the same time. However, for this to happen, the spouses must each meet the program’s eligibility requirements. A spouse is eligible to receive Social Security disability benefits if they suffer a condition (a long-term or permanent injury or illness) that prevents them from engaging…

People are eligible to receive Social Security disability benefits if a long-term injury or illness prevents them from being able to take part in a substantial gainful activity – sometimes called an ‘SGA.’ In other words, the disability recipient must not typically be able to work at any job or in any capacity. In the…

People are entitled to pursue and recover Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits when a long-term injury or illness prevents them from engaging in a substantial gainful activity. However, when a person passes away, the Social Security Administration (SSA) should be notified as soon as possible about the disabled person’s death. This is because when a…

When you file your applications for Social Security disability benefits, you will need to let the Social Security Administration (SSA) know what date your disability started. For people who suffered a disabling injury in an accident, this could be a relatively simple answer. However, often, there is not a clear answer to this question, as…

Some disabilities arise from work-related injuries or illnesses, and this can create additional complications with the disability benefits you can receive. If you are eligible for both Social Security disability income (SSDI) and workers’ compensation benefits, you will find that your SSDI will be “offset” by the workers’ comp. This is because the Social Security Administration…

When you apply for Supplemental Security disability insurance (SSDI) through the Social Security Administration, you must meet the requirements for eligibility in order to receive benefits. If you have a qualifying disability that prevents you from working, the process of applying for benefits can be challenging and can involve a medical examination. If you require…