Each Social Security recipient has an early, middle (full) or late retirement eligibility date. Often people take early social security retirement benefits because of health problems that keep them from working. Early retirement pays less than full or late retirement...
Year: 2015
The Disability Triangle
We have all heard of the Bermuda Triangle, but what about the Disability Triangle? It's not a geographic location, but it's very hard to navigate, especially without an experienced lawyer. The Disability Triangle refers to Social Security Disability, Workers'...
Good News for Long Term Disability Claimants
On December 19, 2012, Jay Bradford, the Arkansas Insurance Commissioner, approved Insurance regulation or Rule 101. Rule 101 prohibits discretionary causes in long term disability policies issued in Arkansas effective March 1, 2013. The stated purpose of Rule 101 is...
When’s the best time to hire a lawyer for Social Security Case?
Claimants seeking Social Security benefits should hire an attorney after they get denied. Most people can and should file the initial application for benefits on their own. If denied initially its ok to file the Request for Reconsideration yourself. Most of the work...
BEST – The Social Security Benefit Eligibility Screening Tool
There is an interesting tool available at the official Social Security website, ssa.gov. Once on the website go to "online services" and then go to "Find out if you Qualify for Benefits." Then complete the Benefit Eligibility Screening Tool or "BEST" to see if you are...
Truckers Welcome
I have successfully handled traffic tickets for commercial drivers for many years. If you have a CDL, you know how serious a minor moving violation can be to your livelihood. I charge reasonable rates to enter not guilty pleas over the phone, and then show up ready...
What’s your date last insured for Social Security Disability and why does it matter?
I often ask clients if they are insured for Social Security Disability and quickly realize they have no idea what I mean. Eligibility for Social Security Disability benefits is based on your taxable earnings and the payroll taxes you have paid into the system (Social...
Working and Applying for Social Security Disability Insurance
Can you work and still apply for SSDI? Yes. So long as your gross earnings do not exceed the current substantial gainful activity (SGA) level. The level changes periodically and has been around $1,000.00 per month or $3,000.00 per quarter lately. Often times an...