Toland v. Colvin, a case from U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, involved a claimant who filed for both Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits under separate sections of the Social Security Act. The claimant’s applications were initially denied and then, upon…
According to a recent article in the LA Times, the influx of disability claims related to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is leading to a variety of problems. The article follows a 49-year-old man who explains he is so plagued by paranoia when in a crowded situation that he must…
Our Boston SSDI benefits lawyers understand that the decks are often stacked against the claimant who does not have an attorney on his side. In Higginbotham v. WSI, an appeal heard in the North Dakota Supreme Court, the claimant was 70 years old and still employed as welder and pipefitter…
Our Boston disability lawyers understand that your work history may have as much of an effect on your level of benefits as your disability. A recent article in the Aiken Standard looks at what the author describes as a “draconian” definition of what it means to be disabled for the…
Our Boston disability lawyers know that the benefits appeals process can be a difficult and confusing process for claimants who do not have representation. A recent article from the Wisconsin Rapids Tribune discusses ongoing efforts by the United States Social Security Administration (SSA) to educate the public about disability insurance.…
Extensive, long-term reform of the entire Social Security system is unlikely on the legislative horizon anytime soon. However, our Boston Social Security Disability Insurance attorneys recognize that with regard to this specific program, lawmakers are being pressed to act quickly. The trust fund from which SSDI benefits are derived –…
Securing a Social Security Disability Insurance judgment is not an simple or swift task in most cases. Not withstanding reports of judges rubber-stamping disability awards, our Boston SSDI lawyers know the process tends to be lengthy, convoluted and draining for those involved. It’s also worth it in the end for…
Charts have been circulating on the Internet recently indicating that there are “too many” Americans receiving disability benefits from the Social Security Administration. News articles have warned that the number of people receiving disability income has reached an “all-time record” and that the high number of beneficiaries could cripple the…
Disabled individuals face challenges in applying for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, including a high denial rate and long waits for approval. Soon, however, they may be facing a new hurdle: The inability to get in-person help from a local field office. The Social Security Administration may be trying to…
In filing for Social Security Disability Insurance in Boston, many applicants recognize that they are going to have to produce copious amounts of medical documentation, test results and likely testimony from numerous doctors and other professionals. What few may realize is that equally important could be the testimony provided by…