Amendment 195 is before the U.S. Senate which could affect the Equal Access to Justice Act by suspending reimbursement of attorney fees paid by Social Security and Veteran claimants. If the amendment passes, it will make it difficult for many Social Security and Veteran claimants to find lawyers to represent them…
There are several types of Social Security Benefits available to individuals deemed “disabled” under the Social Security Act. The most common are as follows: Social Security Disability Benefits (RSDI or Title II Benefits) These benefits are available to disabled workers under retirement age who have earned a minimum number of quarters…
To qualify for Social Security Disability Benefits (RSDI), you must be under retirement age and be found disabled. You must also have earned the minimum number of credits, or quarters, said minimum will depend on your age at the time you became disabled. Your entitlement to these benefits is not…
The application requires you to provide personal information regarding your address, age, marital status, and children, and requests various documents and background information about your work history and your medical condition. You will be asked to provide a list of the employers you have worked for over the past 15…
Once you have applied for Social Security disability benefits, in most cases, Social Security will make their determination within four months. If you have been denied and ask for a reconsideration, this process takes about four months as well. If you file an appeal and request a hearing before an…
