Today, we’re going to explore an important topic: SGA 2024 versus SGA 2025. What’s SGA, you might ask? It’s all about how much money you can earn while still receiving disability benefits. We’ll also take a look at how these changes may affect you and where to find disability lawyers in Greensboro, NC if you […]
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How Do I Pay Into Social Security If I Am Self-Employed?
Like claimants employed by another company or person, self-employed people are eligible for Social Security Disability benefits. In fact, self-employed claimants can apply for both Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs. For the purposes of this blog post, we will focus on the SSDI program. To qualify for SSDI, […]
Why Did Social Security Suspend My Benefits?
Most people approved for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) receive their benefits for years. However, the Social Security Administration (SSA) suspends benefits occasionally when certain circumstances apply. If you’re applying for SSDI benefits or receiving them, it is important to know what could make SSA stop benefits. Let’s start with the most common reason SSA […]
Understand Your Chances of Winning Disability with a Lawyer
Are you wondering about your chances of winning disability with a lawyer? A recent study by the Government Accountability Office showed that claimants working with disability lawyers were three times more likely to succeed on their claim than those without. Approximately two million people apply for disability benefits in the United States each year. Of […]
Temporary vs. Permanent Disability: How to Apply and What to Expect
Navigating the world of disability benefits can be overwhelming, especially when trying to understand the differences between temporary and permanent disability programs. Temporary disability benefits are often provided through employers and are meant to support individuals who are unable to work for a limited time due to injury or illness. On the other hand, permanent […]
Can You Work Part Time on Disability?
The Social Security Program defines a qualifying disability as “any condition that is severe enough to prevent you from working for 12 months or more.” People who apply for disability will be measured against that criteria, so if you’re working full-time or part-time while applying for benefits, your claim could be affected. On the other […]
SSA COLA 2025: Increase for Disability and SSI Programs
The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced an increase in SSA COLA for 2025. This increase applies to both the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs. How Much is SSA COLA 2024? Federal law requires the SSA to evaluate benefits each year and make adjustments. This is known as a cost-of-living-adjustment (or […]
How Long Do You Have to Be Out of Work to Apply for Disability?
Claimants do not need to be out of work for 12 months to qualify for Social Security Disability benefits. Social Security has a rule governing the length of your absence from work due to medical impairments. That rule is called the ‘durational requirement’ and it is the focus of today’s blog post. What is Social […]
Can You Get Disability for Asthma?
Asthma is a chronic condition that affects millions of people worldwide, often limiting their ability to breathe comfortably. For some, the severity of asthma can prevent them from working and performing daily activities. But can an asthma diagnosis qualify for Social Security Disability benefits? In this post, we explore how asthma is evaluated under the […]
Can I Get SSI and SSDI at the Same Time?
When we speak with a prospective claimant seeking Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), we spend time asking questions about their medical conditions and financial resources. Of course, it is very important for us to understand the medical evidence that supports your disability claim. But, we also spend time talking to claimants about past earnings and their […]
