Author Archives: Jay Butchko
SSDI Benefits Waiting Period And ALS Diagnoses
If you were injured recently or diagnosed with a disabling illness, you may be in the early stages of seeking disability benefits through the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program. Generally speaking, when you apply for SSDI benefits, you must wait while your application is processed, and even upon approval, you will need to… Read More »
Are There Income Limits For SSDI Benefits?
Disabilities can have many different causes, from a traumatic accident at work or while you are on a vacation to a diagnosis with a debilitating disease. Regardless of the source of your disability, you may be eligible to seek benefits through the Social Security Disability Insurance program, or SSDI benefits for short. The SSDI… Read More »
What Is Chapter 10 Bankruptcy In Proposed Legislation?
If you have been considering the possibility of filing for consumer bankruptcy but are concerned about your eligibility or the complexity of the process, that process could soon become much easier if certain proposed legislation passes. The Consumer Bankruptcy Reform Act (CBRA), proposed by Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Representative Jerry Nadler of… Read More »
How To Prepare For Your Disability Interview
If you have recently become disabled and have applied for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits, also known as SSDI benefits, you will need to submit a variety of documents containing substantial information to the Social Security Administration (SSA). In addition to submitting that documentation, you should also be prepared for a disability interview. A… Read More »
Can I Apply For SSDI And SSI Benefits At The Same Time?
Anyone who has recently become disabled may be eligible to seek federal benefits in order to help pay for care and to make up for lost wages due to the inability to work. While the acronyms for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are quite similar, the two programs… Read More »
Remote Versus In-Person Services For SSDI Applicants
At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Social Security Administration (SSA) field offices closed to the public, and many employees worked from home. For the early months of the pandemic, only remote or virtual contact with an SSA representative was possible if a person had questions about benefits through the Social Security… Read More »
Debunking Bankruptcy Myths
Struggling with debt is extremely difficult under any circumstances, and it can be difficult to know when to ask for help and what kind of assistance may be available. One possibility is to file for consumer bankruptcy, but we know that it can be difficult to understand the benefits of Chapter 7 bankruptcy or… Read More »
Arthritis And SSDI Benefits
With either SSI or SSDI benefits, can a person qualify if they have been diagnosed with arthritis? In particular, if your arthritis is so severe that you cannot do your job, will you qualify for disability benefits? Our Social Security disability lawyers can tell you more about arthritis and disability benefit claims. Does Your… Read More »
How Can I Distinguish Between SSDI And SSI Benefits?
The Social Security Administration (SSA) provides different forms of disability benefits to disabled people based on their work histories or on their lower income status. Those types of disability benefits include Social Security Disability Insurance benefits, or SSDI benefits, and Supplemental Security Income benefits, or SSI benefits. SSDI benefits are paid to disabled applicants… Read More »
Why Are SSDI Claims Denied?
If you are applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, it is essential to work with an experienced national disability benefits attorney on your claim from the beginning of the process. Even minor errors can result in SSDI benefits claims being denied, resulting in the need for an appeal. You should know that,… Read More »
