A recent news feature from the Brookings Institute discusses the future of the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) fund. The Brookings Institute is a non-profit think tank that has policy making experts to research issues and make recommendations to Congress, the president and other politicians. They generally comment on issues…
For much of last year, we have been hearing about how the Social Security disability fund would run out of money by late in 2016. This budget shortfall would result in a roughly 19 percent cut across the board in paid benefits. In other words, every one of the 11…
When someone applies for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits in Boston, they do so by submitting an application along with supporting documentation from medical health professional showing proof of the claimed disability. The disability can be a single medical condition that will allow the claimant to qualify for benefits,…
There is no question that gun control is a major issue in American politics these days. With more and more school shootings and “active shooter” situations, there are many who are calling for a complete ban on hand guns and assault rifles. Some will even go further and say that…
Getting disability benefits is no easy task for many of the 11 million Americans estimated to be living with a disability at any given time in the United States. In some cases, we have seen it take years for people to get qualified for benefits to which they are rightfully…
A recent news article from ABC discusses how difficult life can be for the millions of Americans who are suffering from a disability. A man interviewed for the article was at risk for having his home foreclosed on as he waited for disability benefits. Six years ago he was working…
Whitehead v. Colvin, a case from the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, involved a claimant who was suffering what he described as severe neck pain. His neck pain began while he was working as an operator of heavy equipment, and he hit his head while on…
Cypress v. Colvin, a case from the United States Court of Appeals for the Eight Circuit, is an appeal from the District Court’s decision to affirm the denial of claimant’s Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. Essentially, a claimant can file an application with the United States Social Security Administration (SSA),…
A recent article from Huffington Post, looks at how stay-at-home parents often get denied for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), even if they paid into the system for many years prior to choosing to stay home to raise a family. The Social Security Disability Insurance system was created as a…
Taskila v. Comm’r of Social Sec., a case from the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, involves a claimant who is not yet 40-years-old and has suffered numerous serious health problems. The vast majority of her health problems are a result of three separate car accidents in which she…