What Should I Do If I Receive a Disability Overpayment?
If you receive a monthly disability payment through Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and/or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you may be overpaid at some point. When this happens, you are responsible for paying back any extra funds to the Social Security Administration (SSA). Below, Sigman Janssen further discuss the cause of SSDI/SSI overpayments and how […]
Read MoreWhat is the First Step in Appealing a Denied Disability Claim?
If you have applied for Social Security Disability and your claim has been denied, it is important not to give up on pursuing the disability benefits you may be eligible to receive. Most initial applications are denied. However, you have the right to appeal the decision. The first step in the appeals process is to […]
Read MoreHow Social Security Evaluates a Disability Applicant’s Ability to Work
To determine your ability to work, the Social Security Administration (SSA) must know how severely your disability limits your activities. Through a Residual Function Capacity (RFC) assessment, the SSA will evaluate if you are able to do work after accounting for your physical or mental disability. This assessment along with other documents could help show […]
Read MoreShould I Appeal My Denied Disability Claim or File a New One?
If the Social Security Administration (SSA) denies your disability claim, you have the option of either appealing the decision or starting a new claim. Which is the best route for you? Our Green Bay Social Security Disability attorneys explain the two options and when each is appropriate. Request a free, no-obligation legal consultation to get […]
Read MoreDo Veterans Automatically Qualify for Social Security Disability?
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) help provide benefits to those with disabilities. However, these government benefit programs work differently, requiring separate applications and eligibility requirements. While you may be eligible for VA benefits, you could be ineligible to receive Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits and vice versa. Our […]
Read MoreHow Are Disability Applicants Notified After a Benefits Decision?
After applying for Social Security Disability benefits, you may be anxious as you await a decision and worry whether you have provided all the information needed to make a disability determination. You may even be wondering when and how you will be notified about the status of your application. Below, learn how disability applicants may […]
Read MoreCan Early Retirement Impact Eligibility for Social Security Disability Benefits?
If you work in your 60s and can no longer continue working for health-related reasons, you may be thinking about retiring early and filing for Social Security retirement benefits. Would this be the best route to take or should you consider applying for Social Security disability benefits instead? Sigman Janssen further explain early retirement and […]
Read MoreHow the Coronavirus Pandemic is Impacting Social Security Hearings and Appeals
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has made significant changes to its operations and policies due to the coronavirus pandemic. Since March 17, 2020, Social Security field offices and hearing offices nationwide have been closed for face-to-face-services. They will remain closed until further notice. Many applicants are left wondering how Social Security cases are being impacted […]
Read MoreCan I Receive Back Pay After Being Approved for SSDI or SSI Benefits?
Once you are approved for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you may be owed more than your monthly disability benefit. Back pay is compensation for the months between the filing of your application and the date your application was approved. The amount you may receive will depend on several factors, […]
Read MoreIs My Child Eligible to Receive Social Security Benefits?
For those with a family to support, having a disability can be difficult on a physical and emotional level. Social Security helps provide payments for disabled individuals who are unable to work. Depending on the type of disability benefits you receive, your child or children may also be eligible for Social Security monthly benefits. Our […]
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