Author Archives: Jay Butchko
What Is The Connection Between SSDI Benefits And Retirement Benefits?
Getting hurt and being unable to work can be one of the most difficult experiences in a person’s life, even if that person is nearing retirement. Yet beyond the mere difficulties of dealing with the physical and psychological consequences of being unable to work, a debilitating illness or injury can also give rise to… Read More »
Commonly Asked Questions About SSDI Benefits
If you were recently injured or diagnosed with a debilitating illness, you may be wondering about your options for seeking disability benefits. Depending upon the particular circumstances of your case, you may have a number of options for obtaining benefits, including through the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program. The SSDI program provides SSDI… Read More »
More Commonly Asked Questions About SSDI Benefits
We have discussed some commonly asked questions about Social Security Disability Insurance benefits, or SSDI benefits, and we want to go through additional questions we commonly receive. Beyond information about how the Social Security Administration (SSA) defines a disability, how SSDI benefits are different from SSI benefits, and what information must be included in… Read More »
I Want To File For Personal Bankruptcy: Now What?
Once you have made the decision to file for personal bankruptcy, the process moving forward is not always immediately clear. Should you determine which type of bankruptcy you want to file for, or should you make that determination with assistance from a St. Petersburg bankruptcy lawyer? And do you need to take any steps… Read More »
Can I Apply For SSDI Benefits On Behalf Of Someone Else?
Many disabled adults in the U.S. cannot care for themselves, so a family member often becomes the caregiver for that disabled adult. Caregiving can be an extremely difficult task, and it often requires the caregiver to assist the disabled adult with a wide variety of matters that range from activities of daily living to… Read More »
Who Decides If I Am Disabled?
When you are planning to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits, or SSDI benefits, the process can be quite complicated. In particular, you may be unsure about how the federal government determines whether or not you have a disability that qualifies you for SSDI benefits, and who makes that determination. This part of… Read More »
Timing And Your SSDI Benefits
Anyone who has suffered a debilitating injury or has been diagnosed with a debilitating illness may be thinking about filing for benefits through the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program. You may already know that, in order to be eligible for SSDI benefits, you will need to meet the Social Security Administration’s definition of… Read More »
How The U.S. Supreme Court’s Decision In Carr V. Saul Could Impact Your Disability Hearing
Was your application for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits, or SSDI benefits, denied? Did you submit a request for reconsideration only to have your claim denied again, which led you to seek a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) who also denied your claim? If you are in this situation, are you also… Read More »
Converting A Bankruptcy Case: What To Know
If you are considering the possibility of filing for consumer bankruptcy in Florida, you should be working with an experienced St. Petersburg bankruptcy attorney who can help you to understand your eligibility for Chapter 7 bankruptcy or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Generally speaking, debtors are not typically eligible for both types of bankruptcy since these… Read More »
What Do I Need To Know About Seeking SSDI Benefits?
If you are injured and unable to work, you could be eligible to seek Social Security Disability Insurance benefits, commonly known more briefly as SSDI benefits. Yet before you apply for benefits, it is important to understand how the system works and what types of eligibility requirements you must be able to meet. The… Read More »
