Andrew Price

In an effort to make Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) payments more efficient, the Social Security Administration requires participants to receive their payments electronically. Luckily, there are two ways you can receive your funds: either directly through your bank account or through Social Security’s Direct Express debit card. When Will I Receive My Benefits? The […]

Individuals who apply for Social Security Disability may seek out professional help with their claim. If so, they may wonder if it’s better to hire a disability lawyer or a disability representative to help them with their claim. What’s The Difference? A disability representative helps you with your SSDI or SSI case and deals with […]

Once a claim for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits is approved, how much does Social Security Disability pay per month? Successful claimants want to know the amount of money they will receive each month. This amount will be different for everyone. That’s because the amount you receive is based on your average lifetime earnings […]

A small amount of Social Security disability claimants are able to fast track the system due to specific medical conditions. But for most, applying for disability is a long and difficult process. Many people assume that applying during the COVID-19 pandemic might make things worse than normal. Based on our experience with Social Security disability […]

The unfortunate reality of applying for Social Security Disability benefits is that the majority of claims are not initially approved. While there are many reasons your SSDI claim may be denied, this blog post covers two common reasons SSDI claims are not successful.  Lack of Work Credits The Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program has strict regulations […]

The Federal Code of Regulations which governs disability claims uses chronological age categories as one factor of consideration when evaluating claims. A claimant’s age can play a significant role in determining whether or not Social Security considers them disabled. Your Age as a Vocational Factor Social Security refers to ‘age’ as your chronological age. When deciding […]

A large part of our practice at Collins Price revolves around appealing Social Security disability denials. In fact, many of the Social Security claimants we represent contact us for the first time after their initial application for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) has been denied.  If your claim has been […]

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 […]

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits are not guaranteed for life. The program provides benefits to disabled workers and to their dependents. For those who can no longer work due to a disability, SSDI is designed to replace a portion of their lost income. The Social Security Administration defines social security disability insurance (SSDI) as a social […]

People with mental health conditions that prevent them from working may be eligible to apply for the federal Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs. Let’s take a closer look. To have a successful disability claim, you do not have to have a specific medical condition. Instead, the Social Security Administration […]