We won’t sugarcoat it. Applying for disability benefits through SSDI and SSI can be a process that takes anywhere from 3 months to over 2 years. The disability application and appeal processes are time-consuming and complicated. It’s important to set your expectations accordingly and to have a plan for the wait. It’s no surprise that […]
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What Is Considered a Disability for Social Security?
In our practice as North Carolina Disability Laywers, we are often asked: “What is considered a disability?” Although we have answered that question before on this blog , we thought we’d revisit it since it’s asked frequently. We’ll start as we always do with Social Security’s definition of a disability: “The definition of disability under Social […]
Social Security Disability Benefits Pay Chart for 2025 Explained
As a Winston-Salem disability lawer, Attorney Brad Collins answers a lot of questions about the Social Security Disability Benefits Pay Chart. Last year, due to historic cost-of-living increases, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced the largest increase to monthly benefit payments in 40 years. This year with inflation persisting, Social Security announced the new cost-of-living […]
What is SGA and What is It’s Limit for 2025? – Collins Price
Today on the blog, we’re going to talk about something important called “SGA” or substantial gainful activity. Don’t worry if it sounds complicated; we’ll make it easy to understand. We’ll also explore whether working part-time affects your SSDI or SSI disability benefits and where to find disability lawyers in Charlotte, NC. What is SGA and […]
SSDI and VA Disability Benefits Explained
Both the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) offer disability benefits for individuals with severe medical impairments. However, the criteria for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits is different than the criteria for Veteran’s benefits. In this post, we’ll briefly review how the programs differ […]
Can You Apply for Social Security Disability While Working?
Social Security Disability benefits provide a critical lifeline for people unable to work due to a disabling condition. But what if you’re still working in Charlotte, North Carolina, and wondering whether you can apply for Social Security Disability while holding down a job? This blog post will answer your questions while also shedding light on […]
