Social Security Disability Benefits

If a child is disabled and has little to no income or resources, they may qualify for financial assistance from the Social Security Administration (SSA) through Supplemental Security Income (SSI). SSI provides monthly payments to individuals with limited income and resources who are blind or have a qualifying disability. Children under 18 may qualify for…

Every fall, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announces a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for Social Security payments for the following year. COLA is designed to ensure that beneficiaries don’t lose their financial security due to inflation and the rapidly rising cost of consumer goods and services in the United States. Recently, the SSA announced that the…

At some point in time, you or a loved one have probably experienced a mental health struggle of some kind. Stress, grief, and trauma are all external factors that can challenge nearly anyone’s mental and emotional state. Hopefully, you have bounced back from the adversity and felt okay once it has passed over. For others,…

In the era of ramps, elevators, lifts, and other accessible designs, it’s sometimes hard to remember that not too long ago inaccessibility was everywhere. But, then, 31 years ago, for the first time in history, the United States government officially defined the rights of people with disabilities. What is the Americans with Disabilities Act? National…

Applying for Social Security Disability benefits has always been a complicated process. Still, like everything else in our lives right now, the COVID-19 pandemic has made applying for benefits even more challenging. COVID-19, also known as the coronavirus, has affected millions of people worldwide. Due to the pandemic, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has made…

At Daggett Shuler, we are pleased to announce the recent addition of Attorney Megan Youngblood to our firm. Megan will concentrate her legal practice in the area of social security disability. She is enthusiastic about putting her experience to use by working on behalf of injured people and their families in the Triad. Attorney Youngblood…

The Social Security Administration offers multiple assistance programs to those with disabilities. However, obtaining approval for these programs can be a difficult and daunting task. Adding to the confusion is the fact that two of the main programs, Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income, are similarly named. Daggett Shuler Law breaks down the differences…

Before 1930, state-sponsored insurance against job-related injuries, sickness, unemployment, and injury was common in Europe. This was followed by U.S. Progressive Era social scientists and social workers advocating for the same insurance for the American people. This led to the creation of the Social Security Act (SSA). Not long after that, many U.S. political figures…

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has revealed significant changes to the Social Security Disability Administration (SSDI). For many recipients, this means an increase in monthly benefit payments—thanks to a Cost-Of-Living-Allowance (COLA) adjustment. The SAA has released a Fact Sheet which details revised earnings thresholds, COLA changes, and maximum benefits. The Changes for 2019 Policy revisions…

Rising demand in the United States for disability benefits has caused the average wait time to resolve a claim to rise to over two years. A detailed article on what is happening—and what many disability advocates hope can be done—is available here. As the Baby Boomer generation confronts the health issues and illnesses which come…