What Does a Disability Attorney Do?

On August 8, 2018   /   Your Benefits  
What Does a Disability Attorney Do?

Whether it’s your first time filing a claim or you’ve already been denied, a disability attorney can help you get the benefits you deserve. Disability attorneys specialize in helping their clients navigate the Social Security disability process. That means they know the process inside and out. They also have experience with a broad range of disabilities, including cancer and mental health. Therefore, if you need assistance applying for disability benefits or your claim has been denied, you might consider hiring a disability attorney.

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Understanding the Appeals Process for Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income Benefits

On June 7, 2018   /   Your Benefits  
Understanding the Appeals Process for Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income Benefits

The appeals process can be complicated and confusing. But, it is important to understand the process if you need to appeal your disability case. The SSA will review your case and make their decision carefully. However, if it is one that you do not agree with, you have the option to appeal. If you would like to start the appeals process, here is what you need to know. 

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What Are Auxiliary Benefits?

On August 9, 2017   /   Your Benefits  
What Are Auxiliary Benefits?

There is a lot of information to take in when you are applying for your social security benefits. If you are receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), then you and your family members may qualify for auxiliary benefits. There are some cases that allow the disabled applicants family to receive benefits as well. These are considered auxiliary benefits because the family member is only receiving the benefits because the disabled family member was awarded their benefits.

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What is Extended Period of Eligibility (EPE)?

On April 3, 2017   /   Your Benefits  
What is Extended Period of Eligibility (EPE)?

The EPE applies if you are receiving disability benefits and have gone back to work after the trial work period. Only to now find yourself not able to work yet again due to your disability. EPE consists of a time frame of 36-months in which you may see SSDI benefits stop and restart. It does not require a new determination of disability by the Social Security Administration to restart your benefits. EPE does not apply to recipients of the SSI program.

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Who benefits from SSI?

On December 20, 2016   /   Your Benefits  
Who benefits from SSI?

Who benefits from SSI? And can you qualify for multiple forms of assistance in addition to it? Here are some FAQ’s regarding SSI. These are concerns we hear from a lot of our Clients at Disability Support Services. Contact us today for a consultation. We are here to help!

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Social Security Disability Benefits and Cancer

On October 11, 2016   /   Your Benefits  
Social Security Disability Benefits and Cancer

Social Security Disability Benefits and Cancer Living life with cancer is difficult, to say the least. The physical and emotional stresses of the disease, as well as the treatment side effects, may make it impossible to work while fighting the disease. It feels disabling to receive a

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How Can Social Media Affect My Disability Claim?

On September 23, 2016   /   Your Benefits  
How Can Social Media Affect My Disability Claim?

How Can Social Media Affect My Disability Claim? It seems like everyone these days is on social media sharing details about their lives. The rise of sites like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat have allowed us to post personal information. Information that we may not realize could be

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