Posted by Gallo Cazort & Co. Law Firm | Disability Law
Is a disability preventing you from working on a full-time basis? You may be entitled to financial support through the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program. As a general policy, there is a waiting period after your disability onset date to start getting benefits. However, a specialized process for expedited reinstatement exists for those who …
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The federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program provides essential monthly cash benefits to disabled and elderly Arkansas residents with little income or assets of their own. Nationwide, there are about 7.4 million people collecting SSI benefits. This is based on a March 2024 report issued by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP), a …
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Posted by Gallo Cazort & Co. Law Firm | Disability Law
A critical question you must answer when applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits is, “What is the date you became disabled?” In legal terms, this is known as your onset date. In many cases, it is practically impossible to pinpoint the exact day you became unable to work. But you still must provide …
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As we have reported previously on this blog, those receiving SSDI benefits can work in certain situations. For example, beneficiaries have a 9-month Trial Work Period, where they can make more than the Substantial Gainful Activity threshold and still receive benefits. But workers over the SGA threshold for any given month will not receive benefits …
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Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) sideline thousands of people in Arkansas each year. These injuries have many causes, but motor vehicle collisions and slip and falls are the most common. Any hard blow to the head can disrupt how the brain normally functions. Some TBIs may be mild, but others will leave a person with functional …
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The road to receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits is long and bumpy for many people. While some applicants are immediately approved, others are denied and left to wonder whether they can receive benefits. The good news is that anyone initially denied can request a hearing before an administrative law judge. But what happens …
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Obtaining Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits is a struggle for many. Once your claim is approved, you might breathe a sigh of relief. However, the Social Security Administration (SSA) conducts regular continuing disability reviews, called CDRs. At base, a CDR checks whether you continue to qualify for benefits by looking at the nature of …
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More than 150,000 people have a limb amputated every year. Some lose a limb after a devastating crush injury or burn, while others lose limbs due to medical conditions like diabetes. Limb loss is often psychologically devastating, with many people struggling with depression or anxiety following the loss. One concern is whether you can receive …
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Posted by Gallo Cazort & Co. Law Firm | Social Security Disability
Applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits is a stressful experience. Chances are, you are in considerable pain due to illness or injury and cannot get around as you would like. You could also be struggling with irritability or depression, which is normal when people are confined to their homes. Sadly, the application process …
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Posted by Gallo Cazort & Co. Law Firm | Disability Law
Many Fayetteville-area residents find themselves unable to continue working due to a serious medical condition. If this describes your situation, you may be entitled to receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. OurFayetteville SSDI Lawyers can review your case, advise you of your rights, and assist you in navigating the process of applying to Social …
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