Before applying for any disability program, you must complete a Social Security Disability Application. Most Social Security Disability claimants applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) prefer to work with an attorney. But some Social Security Disability attorneys do not file initial applications for claimants. Can a Disability Lawyer Help […]
Social Security Disability Benefits Pay Chart
In this post, we’ll review the 2021 Social Security Disability Benefits Pay Chart. Each year, the Social Security Administration (SSA) issues a pay chart with the updated annual disability benefits for individuals and families. This annual disability benefit is adjusted upwards each year. This adjustment corresponds to the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) that applies to Social […]
How Much Do You Get on Disability?
The amount of money disability claimants receive depends on which Social Security program they qualify for. The Federal Social Security Disability Insurance Program (SSDI) pays benefits based on your average lifetime earnings. The Federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program pays benefits based on the SSI Federal benefit rate less any countable income you may have. […]
Is It Better to Get a Lawyer for Disability?
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 […]
What Thyroid Conditions Qualify for Disability Benefits
September is Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month which means it’s a great time to review what individuals with thyroid cancer applying for SSDI need to know. Until recently, thyroid cancer was the most rapidly increasing cancer in the United States, largely due to increased detection. As doctors gain access to more sensitive diagnostic procedures, such as CT […]
What is the Maximum Attorney Fee for Social Security Disability?
The maximum attorney fee for Social Security Disability claims is $9,200 or 25% of past-due benefits (also called backpay), whichever is lower. Because of this calculation, Social Security disability attorney fees vary based on a claimant’s awarded backpay. Fees are capped which is part of Social Security law. As an example, if a claimant is awarded […]
