A very common question from disability claimants is how much an attorney will cost and how we’ll get paid. The good news is that almost all Social Security disability attorneys work on contingency, meaning they only get paid if and when you win. And those payments are made automatically from the Social Security Administration from any backpay that you’re entitled to. Under current regulations, a Social Security disability attorney who wins a case before the agency is entitled to 25 percent of a claimant’s backpay, though this amount is not exceed $7,200 per case. Social Security has now announ ..read more

If you have been awarded Social Security Disability benefits, one of your main concerns will likely be how much your monthly payment will be. While it is important to note that the calculation of your monthly payment is quite complicated, this blog post will attempt to explain the basics. To start, the type of benefits you are eligible for and awarded directly impact your monthly Social Security Disability payment. The two basic types of benefits you may be eligible for are Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). To put it simply, SSDI is based on an ..read more

I’m a government worker, how am I impacted? If your employer didn’t withhold Social Security taxes, your benefits (retirement and disability) will be reduced under the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP). This reduction may not occur if you paid enough taxes from other non-pension jobs in the prior 30 years. I’m a widow/widower who was also a government worker, how am I impacted: Similarly to the above, if your employer didn’t withhold Social Security taxes, and you are a widow/widower, your spousal/survivor benefits can be reduced under the Government Pension Offset (GPO). I’m a retired teac ..read more

Do you have a family member/loved one who receives Social Security Disability benefits? It could be your mother, spouse, sister, child, grandmother, etc. This will mainly apply only if your loved one receives Social Security disability through the SSI program. This program is attached to Medicaid, which offers payment to someone to care for the disabled person. The rules vary from state to state, so contacting your state Medicaid office is where you must start. The Caretaker Child Exception is a Medicaid exemption allowing an adult child to be “paid” to provide care to an aging parent. Instead ..read more

Your Social Security Disability Insurance (“SSDI”) benefits will cease if you go back to work and earn over the threshold for Substantial Gainful Activity. Supplemental Security Income (“SSI”) benefits will stop if you go back to work and earn more money than the threshold for Substantial Gainful Activity, or if your benefits are reduced to the point you are not due any benefits. Additionally, benefits will stop and be transitioned to retirement benefits when reach full retirement age. Benefits may also be terminated if drug addiction or alcoholism is found to be a contributing factor material ..read more

Lymphomas are cancers of the lymphatic system, which is a group of organs, vessels and tissues that protect you from infection and keep a healthy balance of fluids throughout your body. The lymphatic system, or lymphoid system, is part of the immune system and complementary to the circulatory system. It includes the lymph nodes, spleen, thymus gland, and bone marrow. Where the cells of these organs or tissues mutate and multiply out of control, there is lymphoma. There are two primary types of lymphoma: Hodgkin lymphoma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma. To date, scientists have identified more than 90 ..read more

For Social Security Disability Insurance (“SSDI”) benefits, the amount is based on your reported lifetime earnings as they were reported to the government. Basically, when you paid taxes on your earnings, you paid into the SSDI system, so your monthly benefit amount will be based on those reported earnings. You can log into your social security account at https://www.ssa.gov/myaccount/ and see your lifetime earnings there, as well as your estimated monthly payment. For Supplemental Security Income (“SSI”) benefits, the amount is set by the administration and changes every year due to inflation ..read more

Most employees in Minnesota have protection if they get hurt on the job. Workers' compensation benefits can replace lost income and pay for health care expenses. Workers injured in an incident on the job can apply for benefits. Those who develop medical conditions may also qualify. Chemical exposure or repetitive job functions can also lead to claims. Sometimes workers make mistakes that put their eligibility for workers' compensation at risk. Mistakes can also lead to an inconvenient denial of benefits. For example, these all-too-common missteps might affect someone's workers' compensation cl ..read more

If you have been awarded Social Security Disability benefits, one of your main concerns will likely be how much your monthly payment will be. While it is important to note that the calculation of your monthly payment is quite complicated, this blog post will attempt to explain the basics. To start, the type of benefits you are eligible for and awarded directly impact your monthly Social Security Disability payment. The two basic types of benefits you may be eligible for are Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). To put it simply, SSDI is based on an ..read more

First and foremost, it is important to note that it is mandatory that you appear (whether in person, by phone, or by video) for your scheduled Social Security Disability hearing. While this may seem obvious, sometimes situations can come up that are out of your control – i.e. your car breaks down, your phone has no service, or you have a medical emergency. If a situation like this happens, it is important to first try to call your attorney to let them know the situation keeping you from appearing at the hearing. If you are not represented, you should try and call the Social Security Office reg ..read more