Republican Senators Are Open to Social Security Cuts
In March of 2015, the Senate blocked an amendment meant to provide more protection to the Social Security program. If it passed, the amendment would have required any Senate decision that would raise the eligibility age for Social Security benefits or cut benefits to get a ‘supermajority’ of 60 votes in order to become law. […]
The Impact of Residual Functional Capacity (RFC) on a Disability Claim
An individual’s Residual Functional Capacity (RFC) may play a critical role in his or her Social Security disability claim. Your residual functional capacity is the most you can do despite the limitations caused by your impairments and any related symptoms such as pain. These limitations can affect what you can do in a work setting. […]
Frequent Social Security Questions Answered
Everyone has unique Social Security questions, but there are several of them that tend to arise over and over, no matter who is doing the asking. This post will detail some of the most common questions about Social Security benefits and attempt to offer some clarity about these subjects. How long does the disability benefits […]
Understanding Social Security Disability Eligibility
To determine whether you are eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), you must first understand how Social Security defines disability. For SSDI purposes, you must have a medically determinable physical and/or mental impairment that prevents you from being able to perform substantial gainful activity (SGA). Your impairment must have lasted or be expected to […]
Press Release: Social Security Disability Attorney Richard I. Feingold Participates in Inaugural Imerman Angels Brunch Run 5k
For Immediate Release Contact: Mr. Richard Luo, Richard I. Feingold & Associates, P.C., phone: 773.989.9899 or 888.701.8222, email: rich@usadisabilitylaw.com, Web: https://usadisabilitylaw.com Social Security Disability Attorney Richard I. Feingold Participates in the inaugural Imerman Angels Brunch Run 5k to aid cancer survivors, fighters and caregivers on July 11, 2015 July 13, 2015 Attorney Richard I. Feingold, […]
How to Talk with Your Doctor about Social Security Disability
Open, honest and accurate communication between you and your doctor is not only essential to your health, but is especially important if you are applying for Social Security Disability (SSD). The Social Security Administration (SSA) will rely on your doctor’s (as well as your other healthcare practitioner’s) records, including progress notes and diagnostic testing, as […]
Your SSI Benefits Explained
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a federal program designed to provide support to low-income Americans who are aged, blind, and disabled. Unlike Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), which is a payroll-funded program that requires you to have worked for a certain number of years, SSI is a tax-funded disability program that is needs-based. You may […]
Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) Changes for 2015
If you receive Social Security benefits of any kind, you are probably familiar with COLA. It stands for Cost of Living Adjustment, and its purpose is to ensure your benefits keep pace with inflation. Social Security rolls out new COLA information every year, and the changes that will take effect in 2015 were recently released. For […]
Getting Supplemental Security Income
If you are thinking about trying to qualify for supplemental security income (SSI) in Illinois, you should know that the process can be difficult, time consuming, and confusing. On the Social Security Administration’s website, you will find only a short blurb that appears to say that SSI benefits are available to anyone with limited income […]