In the United States, 37.2 million Americans have some type of disabling condition. Unfortunately, as baby boomers age, the number of Americans who are impaired or disabled is likely only to grow. Disabled individuals not only make up a large portion of the U.S. population, but an estimated 15 percent…
Individuals can become severely disabled by many different conditions including a serious injury or an illness such as cancer or heart disease. Our Boston Social Security disability lawyers, however, know that one of the leading causes of disability in the United States and throughout the world is depression. Depression can…
Our Boston Social Security disability lawyers know that federal lawmakers are looking seriously for solutions to what some believe are major problems within the disability benefits system. Concerns that the Social Security Disability Insurance funds will run out of money within just a few short years, coupled with reports of…
If you become disabled due to an injury or serious illness, you may be unable to work for a living as a result of your impairments. If this occurs, you have several different potential sources of income to turn to: Social Security Disability benefits (SSD), workers’ compensation disability (available only…
After a 16-day shutdown of the United States government, budget negotiations are beginning again. For five years, ongoing negotiations have centered around passing a budget that is accepted by both Democrats and Republicans and that addresses problems related to the deficit and the need for economic growth. In the upcoming…
Disabled individuals often have a very difficult time finding work, despite laws requiring employers to make reasonable accommodations for those with a disability. Unfortunately, a new study now indicates that those who are disabled who are employed are paid around 10 percent less than other workers who hold similar jobs.…
Millions of Americans rely on disability benefits from the Social Security Administration as their sole source of income if they are not able to work. For Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) recipients, benefit amounts are set based on your work history, while Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits are set based…
Most of us do not consider the Social Security Disability system or the process of applying until we are in need of benefits. While you may have private insurance or think that the Social Security system is something you deal with in retirement, remember that it may be a benefit…
Social Security Disability benefits are often a last resort for those who contract life-threatening illnesses, including cancer. When a diagnosis leaves a patient unable to work, they may seek out Supplemental Security Income or Social Security Disability insurance to cover medical costs and to make ends meet. In addition to…
Even though most Social Security Disability recipients have not yet been impacted by the government shutdown, the looming debt crisis does pose a threat. Recent reports nhave called attention to the reality that the debt crisis could wind up delaying Social Security checks. This could be a disaster for the…