by Richard Feingold | Dec 18, 2020 | Disability: SSDI and SSI
In recent years, there has been an increasing focus on mental health — and with good reason. Here are just a few quick stats for you: 20% of adults in the U.S. suffer from mental illness every year 4% of adults in the U.S. suffer from serious mental illness every year...
by Richard Feingold | Dec 18, 2020 | Disability: SSDI and SSI
The National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives (NOSSCR) recently released an update on current Social Security legislation that is impacting the SSA’s administration of disability benefits. What’s on the agenda? Stop the Wait According...
by Richard Feingold | Nov 10, 2020 | Disability: SSDI and SSI
When considering your disability claim, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will break down your limitations into two categories: exertional and nonexertional limitations. A limitation is when your illnesses, injuries, and related symptoms make it harder to...
by Richard Feingold | Aug 18, 2020 | Disability: SSDI and SSI
On Saturday, August 8, President Trump signed four executive orders supposedly designed to provide financial relief to those suffering due to the coronavirus pandemic. One of those orders is a payroll tax cut, and Social Security Disability claimants might be...
by Richard Feingold | Jul 8, 2020 | Disability: SSDI and SSI
Good news from the Social Security Board of Trustees. In their annual report for 2020, the Board announced that Federal Disability Insurance (DI) Trust Fund’s financial health improved again. It will now be able to pay 100% of benefits until 2065. That’s...
by Richard Feingold | Apr 27, 2020 | Disability: SSDI and SSI
If you’re like a lot of people, you might be feeling overwhelmed by all of the confusing and often contradictory information about coronavirus. Do you have to wear a mask? Disinfect food from the grocery store? Can you still talk to neighbors and family members? Being...
