Concerned about your disability benefits if the Social Security program’s funding runs out? As it currently stands, Social Security’s cash reserves will run out and benefit payments will be cut in or around 2034. Cuts to Social Security disability benefits will only happen, however, if Congress takes no action to...
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5 Changes Coming to Social Security in 2023
As we approach the beginning of a new calendar year, the Social Security Administration (SSA) is about to implement several changes in their system of benefit payments. Most of them relate to the biggest “cost-of-living adjustment” or “COLA” in many years because of inflation. Basic Benefit Rates Will Increase by...
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“How Much Will Social Security Disability Increase in 2023?”
SSA Announces Major COLA Increase to Social Security Disability Benefits Every year, the Social Security Administration adjusts the payments received by recipients of retirement and disability benefits to reflect the actual cost of living. This adjustment, called the “Cost of Living Adjustment” or “COLA,” corresponds to the government’s measure of...
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“Can I Do Seasonal Work and Keep My Disability Benefits?”
How Seasonal Work Can Benefit People with Disabilities Many of our disability clients – especially those at the younger end of the age scale – ask us how and when they might go back to work once their disabling conditions improve, but still protect their benefits. A recent article in...
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Disability for Blindness and Vision Problems: How to Qualify
Are you or a loved one seeking disability for blindness or vision loss? Social Security disability benefits for blindness or vision loss may be available. Disability for Blindness and Vision Loss: Brief Background The terms “blindness,” “legally blind” and “vision impaired” refer to a broad range of conditions ranging from...
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Disability for Crohn’s Disease and Colitis
Are you seeking disability for Crohn’s disease or colitis? In this blog post we’ll examine options available for those seeking disability for Crohn’s disease or colitis, and examine the criteria used by the Social Security Administration to qualify disability applicants. Disability for Crohn’s Disease and Colitis According to the CDC,...
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Disability for Heart Problems: Do You Qualify?
Are you seeking disability for heart disease, or wondering if you can file a claim for Social Security disability for heart problems? Our North Carolina disability attorneys are frequently contacted by prospective clients wondering if they qualify for Social Security Disability benefits because of their heart problems. As with most...
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Denied Social Security Disability… Now What?
The majority of claims for Social Security Disability benefits are denied at the initial level and at all the subsequent appeals levels. If you find yourself in this situation, what are your options? You may be wondering: “I’ve been denied Social Security Disability. Now what?” “The reality is, most initial...
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How Much Does a Disability Lawyer Cost?
Many people are confused and intimidated by the thought of hiring and paying a lawyer. This can be an especially overwhelming thought when you need a disability lawyer for your Social Security Disability claim. Many of our clients wonder: “How much does a disability attorney cost?” or “What is the...
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What Are the Chances of Winning a Social Security Disability Appeal?
So, you’ve been seriously injured or developed a chronic disease or medical condition and you cannot work. Now you’ve filed an application for Social Security Disability and you’re wondering, what are the chances that I will win my case and be awarded Social Security Disability benefits? What are the chances...
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