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What You Do in Your Spare Time Matters When Trying to Get Social Security Disability
/by Byron A. Lassiter & AssociatesWhen you begin the process of applying for Social Security disability benefits, you’ll likely be surprised by how much information they ask for. Although you apply for SSDI to replace lost income, they go far beyond the scope of your work in their investigation. In fact, what you do when you’re at home or on […]
5 Tips For Your Consultative Exam
/by Byron LassiterAfter you apply for Social Security Disability and/ or SSI benefits, many times the Social Security Administration will arrange for you to visit one or more medical or psychological professionals, at the expense of SSA, called a Consultative Exam (CE). The report(s) from the CE can provide helpful information regarding the extent of your disability, […]
Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Information for 2022
/by Byron LassiterThe Social Security Administration has announced that its annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2022 is 5.9%. That is, for individuals receiving Social Security Disability or Retirement benefits, and also individuals receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, the monthly benefit amount will increase by 5.9% for 2022. The COLA adjustment affects the benefits of approximately 70 […]
The Basics of Social Security Disability Benefits
/by Byron A LassiterIf you have a disability that prevents you from working, you may be entitled to monthly payments from Social Security. There’s a common misconception that Social Security only pays money when you reach retirement age. In fact, there are some financial safety net programs available for people that need help due to a serious illness […]
Proving Different Types of Disabilities
/by Byron A. Lassiter & AssociatesBefore the Social Security Administration (SSA) will approve your claim for disability benefits, you’ll need to prove that you’re disabled. Whether you are attempting to prove that you have a disability that’s on the Social Security Administration’s listing of impairments (“blue book”) or a disability that isn’t found on the list, you’ll need to provide […]
Eligibility for Widow’s Benefits under the Social Security Act
/by Byron A. LassiterStatistics show that about four million widows and widowers receive monthly Social Security benefits based on the earnings record of their deceased spouse. For many of these Widows or Widowers, but especially for women who may have been out of the workforce, these are benefits which provide funds crucial to paying for the essentials of […]
What happens at a Hearing with an Administrative Law Judge?
/by Byron A. LassiterMany people with Social Security Disability claims, either for Disability Insurance benefits (DIB) or Supplemental Security Income (“SSI”), or both, apply for benefits and are turned down. After the claim is initially denied a request for reconsideration may be filed and must be filed within sixty days of receiving the initial denial notice. At both […]
Answers to Questions about Social Security Disability
/by Byron Lassiter1. How can I tell if I am disabled enough to apply for Social Security Disability benefits? Social Security regulations make it easier to be found disabled as you get older. For individuals who are under the age of 50, the standards are very high, and the medical evidence needs to be fairly compelling that […]
Social Security Disability for individuals with COVID-19
/by Byron LassiterAs a general rule, Social Security Disability or SSI disability benefits are only available for individuals having long term symptoms, meaning that the person’s inability to work must last for either a minimum of 12 months or be expected to result in death within 12 months. Fortunately, for most COVID-19 patients, although the symptoms of COVID-19 […]
Social Security benefits: Your money, NOT the government’s
/by Byron LassiterWe meet a lot of clients who feel ashamed for filing for disability benefits when they have worked every day of their lives and provided for their families without government assistance. The first thing I say to such an individual is…SSDI is not welfare or a “handout”. You have been working most of your life […]