It isn’t unusual for a Social Security Disability Insurance benefits claim to be denied during the initial application process. The claim is usually rejected because of two reasons: medical or technical. A medical denial is the outcome when it is determined that the claimant’s medical conditions weren’t severe enough to prevent them from working. A […]
Can I Get Social Security Disability and Worker’s Comp?
The SSA administers the largest retirement program in the United States. This program has collected FICA taxes since the 1930s and began paying retirement funds in 1940. It was not until the 50s that the program was expanded to include disability payments for qualifying participants who were no longer able to work. A Houston Social […]
10 Common Causes of Social Security Disability Claims
There are a broad range of conditions that can lead to a disability diagnosis. Some of these conditions are preventable through healthy lifestyle choices, while others are entirely contingent upon a person’s genetics. According to the Social Security Administration, studies indicate that of today’s 20-year-olds, just over 1 in 4 will become disabled before retirement […]
Truckers Social Security Disability
The trucking industry is a huge part of the U.S. economy. Approximately 71% of all freight is still carried by big rigs — nearly 11 billion tons of freight in 2017 alone. That same year, about 7.7 million people were employed in jobs related to the trucking industry, with 3.5 million of those being employed […]
Social Security Disability Benefits Could Be Cut 19% Next Year
Social Security disability recipients could face an automatic 19 percent reduction in benefits unless Congress acts quickly to replenish the system’s trust fund, according to the trustees that oversee both Social Security and Medicaid. The trustees said the fund that provides these benefits is expected to run out of money by late 2016. When that […]
What To Do If You Are Applying for Social Security Disability But Can’t Afford Treatment
One of the requirements of obtaining Social Security disability benefits is following medical treatments recommended by your doctors. If the SSA sees evidence that you’ve refused or not followed prescribed treatments, then your claim can be denied. However, if you’re disabled and unable to work, the odds are good that you are already strapped financially, […]
5 Ways A Social Security Disability Lawyer in Houston Can Help With SSDI Claims
Many applicants for Social Security disability benefits don’t consider getting legal help until their claim has already been denied. However, having an experienced Social Security disability lawyer in Houston on your side from the start can be very beneficial, for many reasons, including: 1. Determine eligibility The SSDI application and appeals process can be long […]
Can Debt Collectors Come After My Social Security Disability Income?
When a person becomes disabled, financial trouble usually isn’t far behind. Even if you are eligible for Social Security disability income, it may take a long time to get approved, and then may not stretch as far as your income did before disability. Debt may accrue, and previous debts may take a backseat to immediate […]
Low Back Pain is a Leading Cause of Disability Worldwide
Across the globe, lower back pain is one of the most serious and prevalent musculoskeletal disorders according to a new international study that stresses the immense cost of chronic back pain. In the study, the researchers analyzed more than 300 conditions that constitute disability, and zeroed in on lower back pain. The researchers found that […]
Social Security Benefits Available to Wounded Warriors
Veterans and active duty military members who become disabled often believe the Veterans Administration is their only recourse for getting benefits, but that’s not always the case. Wounded Warriors may qualify for Social Security disability benefits, even if they are receiving VA disability. Qualifying for Social Security Disability To qualify for SSDI benefits, Houston Social […]
