The Boston Marathon bombing in 2013 raised worldwide awareness for individuals who have suffered from an amputation as a result of trauma or a disease. This has led to increased research and development in the area of prosthetics. In addition to specific attention paid to cases of amputation, the Boston…
There is definite relief associated with receiving approval of your Boston Social Security Disability Insurance claim. But that might not be the last time you need an attorney. If the Social Security Administration determines at any point that you’ve been overpaid benefits, the agency can come after you to collect…
The Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program is perpetually under attack and scrutinized by many advocacy groups, legislators, and other politicians who see the program as wasteful and ineffective. According to a recent publication by the Social Security Administration, the SSDI program has an influential history in the United States.…
Disability services vary by community, city and state. While national attention is paid to the overall effectiveness and support of the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program, there are other operations at a local and state level that may be beneficial to individuals with physical, intellectual developmental disabilities. According to…
In addition to having to reintegrate after deployment, many veterans will return with catastrophic injuries, including amputation, paralysis, burns, and other disabilities. For some, the damage will be psychological, resulting in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The Social Security Administration (SSA) has created an expedited process to help veterans recover benefits…
In February of 2013, Congress introduced the ABLE act. ABLE stands for The Achieve a Better Life Experience Act. The Act had more than 400 co-sponsors in the House and the Senate, and disability advocates spoke out in favor of it. Unfortunately, the Congressional session ended last year before the…
When an application for disability benefits is denied, there are several different stages of appeal for which a Boston disability benefits attorney can apply. The first step is to put in a request for reconsideration and have your claim reviewed again. Unfortunately, if this is unsuccessful, you will need to…
In 2012, nine million disabled individuals in the United States received around $120 billion in federal disability benefits through Social Security Disability (SSD). The large expenditures have led to calls for reform of the SSD system, but it is important to realize that spending was not uniform across the United…
Applying for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits can be a complicated process because more than half of all claims are initially denied. This leaves workers going through a four stage appeals process, which begins with a request for review and then progresses to a disability benefits hearing. Appealing a benefits…
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a benefits program that is based on work-history and thus provides income to a disabled person in an amount determined by wages earned over his working life. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is another disability benefits program that is means tested and intended for lower…