Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers | June 17, 2015 | Social Security Disability
FAQ: Collecting SSDI Benefits and Short-Term Disability Benefits—Is ‘Double-Dipping’ Allowed? Here’s a question we sometimes hear: Can I collect Social Security Disability Insurance benefits from the U.S. government at the same time I am collecting Short-Term Disability benefits through my employer or a private insurance company? The answer is not a clear yes or no. […]
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Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers | June 17, 2015 | Social Security Disability
First and foremost, you cannot collect BOTH the full amount of SSDI benefits AND the full amount of STD benefits you would otherwise be entitled to receive. The Social Security Administration (SSA) will compute what is called an “offset” and reduce your monthly SSDI benefit check amount if the combined amount of your SSDI and […]
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Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers | June 16, 2015 | Social Security Disability
FAQ: How will I pay for my ongoing medical care even if I am successful in winning my Social Security Disability case? Winning your Social Security Disability (SSD) case results in a monthly cash benefit paid to you by the federal government. However, it does not solve the problem of how to pay for your […]
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Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers | January 15, 2015 | Social Security Disability
Has Your SSDI Claim Been Rejected? If your application or appeal for Social Security disability benefits has been denied, don’t be discouraged — you still have legal options and we would love to help if we can. For a FREE consultation with an experienced North Carolina disability lawyer, please call (800) 525-7111. We can evaluate […]
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Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers | January 15, 2015 | Social Security Disability
What is the SSDI claims process like? What happens once you file a claim for Social Security Disability benefits? In this article, our North Carolina disability lawyers will walk through the SSDI claims process and what you can expect when applying for disability (or appealing a denial). If you need help with a disability claim, […]
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Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers | January 15, 2015 | Social Security Disability
“What types of benefits are available for disability?” It’s a question our North Carolina disability lawyers hear a lot from clients. We’ll do our best to answer this important question in this article. There are many different kinds of disability benefits available from the government, depending on the circumstances in each unique case. The reality […]
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Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers | January 15, 2015 | Social Security Disability
Social Security Disability Conditions Our North Carolina disability lawyers are often asked, “what are the Social Security disability conditions that may qualify me for benefits?” There are many qualifying Social Security disability conditions that may entitle you to benefits. However, the criteria is often very strict, and the outcome of a disability application or appeal […]
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Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers | January 15, 2015 | Social Security Disability
SSDI Application Do you need help with the SSD application process? On average, over 180,000 people per month apply for Social Security Disability benefits, but only about 4 of every 10 of them are ever awarded benefits. The application process can be lengthy and confusing. Our team of attorneys, paralegals, and case managers is here […]
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Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers | January 15, 2015 | Social Security Disability
For most of our working lives, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is merely a background concern. The only time we think about it is when we check to see how much money the federal government has taken out of our paychecks. For many Americans, however, disability benefits are incredibly important. Social Security Disability: Why It Matters It’s […]
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