Social Security Disability

It’s difficult to deal with a cancer diagnosis not only physically, but also emotionally and mentally. If you have cancer and are unable to work, you can apply for disability benefits. Sometimes these claims are denied, leaving you unsure about your legal rights. This blog will cover common reasons for disability claims denial for cancer...

Disability law is complicated, and so is the application process. It’s not uncommon for people who apply for disability benefits to be denied at first review. This post will highlight some of the most common mistakes to avoid when filing disability claims. We’ll also discuss how a Social Security Disability (SSD) lawyer can help you fill...

Being self-employed can be a wonderful thing — especially since it means being your own boss. No higher ups to answer to, and no one to tell you what to do. But what happens if something goes awry, and you find yourself too sick or injured to work?  Then who do you turn to? Because...

Inflation is soaring through the roof, and the Social Security Administration (SSA) has approved a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) to take place in 2023. This post will examine what the 2023 COLA increase means for Social Security Disability (SSD) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients. We’ll also explain how an SSD lawyer can help you understand...

Important: We updated this article in December 2022 to include the most current income limits and other data from the Social Security Administration. Unable to work owing to a long-term physical or mental disability? Don’t let mounting financial stress become another debilitating blow without first exploring if you are eligible for disability. Social Security Disability...

Important: We updated this article in December 2022 with the SSA’s current income limits for 2023. We recently we had a reader write in with the following: “My ex-wife is asking for $2,400 in monthly alimony. Is that considered income for SSI? I’m asking because she’s on SSI now for a disability. Wouldn’t this alimony...

Important: We updated this article in December 2022 to include the latest income limits from the Social Security Administration. So, you filled out LegalASAP’s online evaluation form to see if you might qualify for Social Security disability benefits. However, your SSD case does not qualify for legal assistance based on the answers you gave LegalASAP...

A mistake many injured or sick Americans make is assuming SSD (Social Security disability) claims will get approved. In fact, they often get denied; this frequently happens for various reasons. This post will examine why SSD claims get rejected, what affected parties can do to appeal them, and how an SSD lawyer can assist them. ...

Long COVID (or post COVID-19) is a set of persistent, long-term symptoms that affects individuals who have recovered from an initial COVID-19 infection. Around 23 million Americans are battling long COVID, many of whom are now legally disabled.  Unfortunately, this has raised confusion and a debate as to whether affected persons are entitled to typical...

Filing for SSD benefits (Social Security disability) is a complex process. Making it even more challenging are the myths and misleading information about SSD.  This post will discuss some of these common SSD myths and set the record straight on the process of filing an SSD claim. We’ll also look into how working with Social...