People often use term “entitlements” or “entitlement program” when they are speaking out against the state and federal social service programs that allow people to take care of their families and make ends meet. While there are many misconceptions about the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program, it is not…
Pearson v. Colvin, a case from the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, involves a claimant who had worked at a variety of different jobs. He was a press operator at a plastics factory and a grounds keeper to name a couple. Claimant was working at his…
Hunter v. Social Security Administration, Commissioner, a case from the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, involves a claimant who filed two applications for disability benefits with the United States Social Security Admiration (SSA). Two different administration law judges (ALJs) held hearings on the respective applications. Claimant…
Dominguez v. Colvin, a case from the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, involved a plaintiff who applied for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), and the United States Social Security Administration (SSA) denied her claim. On her initial application for Social Security disability benefits, plaintiff stated she…
Hill v. Colvin, a case from the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, deals with appeals from a Social security Disability Insurance (SSDI) denial of benefits at a hearing before an administrative law judge. The claimant, who was 56 years old at the time of the appeal,…
With the days getting shorter and the weather getting colder, many are getting ready for the cold Boston winter by unpacking their winter coats, buying rock salt, and making sure their cars have good tires for the snow. While all of these things are important, a recent news feature from…
There is no question that applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits can be a long and difficult process, especially for the claimant who is not represented by experienced disability counsel. Once a claimant finally gets declared disabled and is deemed eligible for…
The United States Social Security Administration (SSA) is the federal agency responsible for the oversight and administration of the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs. These are two different programs. While both programs are designed to provide benefits for disabled Americans, they operate differently…
When a claimant applies for Social Security disability benefits, it can be a somewhat lengthy process. The first step in the process is to submit an application for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. Regardless of the type of benefits applied for, you submit…
According to recent news article from Fox News, a woman has recently been sentenced to life in prison for allegedly holding Social Security disability benefits hostage, mistreating them, and stealing their disability benefits. The defendant was arrested about four years ago in Philadelphia when authorities discovered four adults locked in…