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Feb 22 2023

Do You Have to Pay Taxes on Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) Benefits?

Posted by Gallo Cazort & Co. Law Firm | Social Security Disability

Are you applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits? If so, you may have questions about whether you will or will not have to pay taxes on your benefits if approved. Here is the question: Are SSDI benefits taxable? The short answer is that they can be—but most recipients do not actually incur any …

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Dec 6 2022

8.7 Percent Increase in SSDI Benefits Starts January 2023, the Highest Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) in More Than 40 Years

Posted by Gallo Cazort & Co. Law Firm | Disability Law, Social Security Disability

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) provides much needed financial support to qualifying people in Northwest Arkansas who can no longer work due to a disabling medical condition. SSDI benefits are calculated based on an applicant’s average indexed monthly earnings (AIME). Each year, SSDI benefits will be adjusted to account for inflation. Recently, the Social Security …

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Jul 14 2022

Top Four Reasons Why SSI Disability Claims are Denied

Posted by Gallo Cazort & Co. Law Firm | Disability Law, Social Security Disability

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a federal disability program that provides monthly benefits to disabled individuals who have limited income and assets. It is an alternative to Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). You may be eligible for SSI disability benefits even if you do not have a long enough work history to bring an SSDI …

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Mar 2 2022

COVID-19 Impact on Social Security Claims

Posted by Gallo Cazort & Co. Law Firm | Social Security Disability

Over the last two years, the COVID-19 virus has caused public health and economic disruptions all around the world. According to data provided by the Arkansas Department of Public Health, there have been more than 800,000 cases of COVID-19 confirmed in the state as of February of 2022. Even as the country continues to remove …

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Feb 4 2022

2022 Social Security and SSI Disability Benefit Amounts

Posted by Gallo Cazort & Co. Law Firm | Disability Law, Social Security Disability

Social Security disability benefit amounts are based on the type of disability payments you are eligible to receive, and the maximum amounts change regularly to account for inflation and other factors. The two types of disability payments that a person may be eligible to receive include Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income …

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Jan 6 2022

What Medical Conditions Qualify for Social Security Disability

Posted by Gallo Cazort & Co. Law Firm | Social Security Disability

Through a Social Security disability claim, a person with a medical disability can seek benefits to support themselves and their family. This raises an important question: What types of medical conditions qualify for Social Security disability benefits? The short answer is that a wide range of medical impairments can qualify for SSDI or SSI—an applicant …

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Dec 1 2021

How to Win a Social Security Disability Hearing in Arkansas

Posted by Gallo Cazort & Co. Law Firm | Social Security Disability

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are two main federal disability programs in the United States. You may be entitled to benefits through SSDI or SSI. Unfortunately, many people struggle to get the disability compensation that they deserve. In fact, more than two-thirds of initial Social Security disability claims are denied. …

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Nov 2 2021

Is Being Suicidal a Disability?

Posted by Gallo Cazort & Co. Law Firm | Social Security Disability

Tragically, suicide remains a serious public health concern. According to data provided by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), there are more than 1.3 million suicide attempts nationwide each year. Professional help is available for those who need it, including from organizations such as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and the Arkansas Crisis Center. …

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Jun 28 2021

The Importance of Your Doctor in the Disability Claims Process in Arkansas

Posted by Gallo Cazort & Co. Law Firm | Disability Law, Social Security Disability

Do you have an injury, illness, or other medical condition that keeps you from working? If so, you may be entitled to receive disability benefits through Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Both federal disability programs are administered by the SSA. To successfully apply for disability benefits, you will need comprehensive …

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Jan 5 2021

Why Would SSI Be Denied?

Posted by Gallo Cazort & Co. Law Firm | Social Security Disability

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a federal program that provides direct cash assistance to qualifying disabled individuals who have little or no income. SSI is a lifeline to people and families who need support. Unfortunately, getting benefits can sometimes prove to be challenging. According to data found in the official SSI Annual Statistical Report, more …

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