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I Lost My SSDI/SSI Benefits. How Do I Get Them Back?

Aug 21, 2023 - Social Security Disability

Anyone who has ever applied for—and won—Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits knows that it can be a long and challenging process. These claims are often only approved after an initial denial and subsequent SSDI/SSI appeals that can take months or years. And unfortunately, winning SSDI or SSI benefits does … Continue reading “I Lost My SSDI/SSI Benefits. How Do I Get Them Back?”

Social Security COLA: Payments To Increase 8.7% in 2023

Nov 9, 2022 - Social Security Disability

Social Security recipients, including those who receive Social Security Disability (SSD) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI), can expect to see their benefit payments increase nearly 9% next year based on a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). The 8.7% Social Security COLA for 2023 is higher than the 2022 adjustment and the highest since 1981. It reflects the … Continue reading “Social Security COLA: Payments To Increase 8.7% in 2023”

SSI Benefits For Minors – And What Happens When They Turn 18

Aug 25, 2022 - Social Security Disability

Disabled children up to age 18 may qualify for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits from Social Security if they meet certain disability and financial requirements. Once they turn 18, children receiving SSI are subject to a redetermination of disability according to adult standards. Because Social Security defines “disabled” differently for children and adults, the redetermination … Continue reading “SSI Benefits For Minors – And What Happens When They Turn 18”

Social Security Disability Frequently Asked Questions

Aug 5, 2020 - Disability Law, Social Security Disability

The following is a set of frequently asked questions we receive from clients seeking to apply for Social Security Disability benefits or to appeal a Social Security Disability (SSD) claim denial. While this FAQ is a starting point, we also invite you to contact Graham & Graham directly at 1-800-621-8585 for specific questions or a … Continue reading “Social Security Disability Frequently Asked Questions”

The hidden difficulty filing a Social Security Disability claim

Apr 1, 2017 - Social Security Disability

To describe the Social Security disability application process as complicated is an understatement. Being approved for the benefits you may deserve is challenging. The approval rate for claims varies throughout the country, however, the national average indicates that about 36% of initial claims are approved – therefore around 64% are DENIED. You can appeal the initial denial … Continue reading “The hidden difficulty filing a Social Security Disability claim”

Social Security disability hearing wait times worsen…

Mar 10, 2017 - Social Security Disability

The majority of those denied their Social Security disability benefits have to survive the appeals process and appear before an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ). Unfortunately the Social Security Administration has a large backlog and the appeals process time it takes to ultimately see an ALJ can take close to two years. Here are the current average … Continue reading “Social Security disability hearing wait times worsen…”

 
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