Category: Social Security Claims

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits offer workers an opportunity to receive income if they have a qualifying medical condition that prevents them from working. Yet many people do not realize these benefits may not be available immediately after a successful application. Understanding the timeline for receiving SSDI benefits can…

The Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) onset date is a crucial factor in determining whether you are eligible for SSDI benefits. It is the date when your disabling condition makes you unable to work or perform any substantial gainful activity (SGA). The onset date determines the start of your period…

If you are injured in an accident or unexpectedly ill and unable to work, you may wonder whether you are eligible for short-term disability benefits. The attorneys at Ryan Bisher Ryan & Simons can help you understand whether you qualify, how to get short-term disability, and how it works. What…

The Americans with Disability Act (ADA) lists depression as a psychiatric disability, protecting you from discrimination in the workplace and potentially requiring your employer to make reasonable workplace accommodations. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has certain criteria that must be satisfied for an individual to qualify for disability benefits for depression. Depending on your…

Are you unable to work because of a medical disability? If so, you might be curious about your eligibility for disability benefits. The Social Security Disability programs provide qualifying applicants with the financial resources they need to support themselves. However, the rules and application procedures for social security claims are…

The Social Security Administration (SSA) administers programs to support Americans with disabling conditions, including those living with mental disorders. If you have a mental illness preventing you from working, you might be eligible to receive disability benefits through the SSA. The dedicated attorneys at Ryan Bisher Ryan & Simons can…

For most people catching COVID-19, the virus is a short-term ordeal — although a miserable one. But for others, symptoms can linger for weeks or months after the initial infection. This condition has come to be known as “long COVID,” causing severe effects on both the people suffering from it…

If you receive Social Security disability or retirement benefits, you should be aware of cost-of-living adjustments that could be applied to Social Security benefit payments in 2022. Here, we’ll discuss the adjustments made by the SSA and how they could affect you. What Is the Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA)? The cost-of-living…

If you receive Social Security Disability (SSD) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), your monthly benefits are an important part of your income. What if you receive a notice that the Social Security Administration (SSA) is charging you for overpayment of benefits? This page explains what the process may look like…

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is responsible for overseeing and managing Social Security Insurance and Social Security Disability benefits. On average, over eight million people receive some form of these benefits every year. After going through the tedious process of applying for disability benefits and being approved, there may be…