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How Can I Get TDIU?
Many veterans are unable to earn a living because of service-connected disabilities. Congress created a special benefit called TDIU to help these veterans live comfortably. Also known as Unemployability. TDIU pays the same monthly amount as a 100% disability rating.
What is the SSDI Payment Schedule?
What is the SSDI Payment Schedule? Until May 1997, Social Security benefits were paid on the 3rd of each month. That was true whether you were receiving retirement benefits or Social Security disability benefits (SSDI). Now, the date that your disability pay arrives...
Social Security Is Moving More Services Online: Here’s What That Means for Your Claim
Social Security Is Moving More Services Online: Here’s What That Means for Your Claim The Social Security Administration (SSA) says it is on a mission to “transform SSA into a digital-first agency that operates at peak efficiency and provides world-class service to...
2027 COLA for Social Security Disability (SSD)
2027 COLA for Social Security Disability (SSD) Updated for 2027 COLA rates Every year, the Social Security Administration (SSA) looks at information about consumer prices and adjusts Social Security disability (SSD) and retirement benefits to keep pace. Social...
Compassionate Allowances: 14 New Conditions Added to Fast Track Disability List
Compassionate Allowances: 14 New Conditions Added to Fast Track Disability List It’s no secret that the Social Security disability application and approval process can take a very long time. That leaves many applicants in a tough position, as they may have no income...
How Much Social Security Disability Back Pay Will I Get?
How Much Social Security Disability Back Pay Will I Get? The Short Answer SSDI back pay covers every month you were eligible while your claim was pending, plus up to 12 months before you applied. SSDI never pays for the first five full months after you became...
SSDI Back Pay and Taxes: What You’ll Actually Owe
SSDI Back Pay and Taxes: What You’ll Actually Owe As you probably know, it can take anywhere from a few months to two years or more to get your Social Security disability (SSDI) benefits approved. But when you are eventually approved, your benefits are backdated to...
SSD: Rules after 60
SSD: Rules after 60 You've probably heard that it can be difficult to get Social Security disability benefits (SSD). Most SSD applications are denied in the first round, and it can take two years or more to get through the appeals process and secure benefits. What...
What is a Residual Functional Capacity Form?
What is a Residual Functional Capacity Form? Residual functional capacity (RFC) forms can help support your Social Security disability claim. RFC forms explain how your symptoms impact your ability to perform work activities. Social Security does not award benefits...
What Can I Do While I’m Waiting for My SSDI Approval?
What Can I Do While I’m Waiting for My SSDI Approval? Applying for Social Security disability (SSDI) can be a lot of work. Then, you send off your application, and…wait. But there are things you can do while you wait for a decision on your SSDI application. They fall...
Social Security Rolls Out Nationwide Case Management Amid Staffing Cuts
Social Security Rolls Out Nationwide Case Management Amid Staffing Cuts The federal government has two competing goals for the Social Security Administration: to cut down wait times and speed up processing, and to dramatically cut staffing. Roughly 7,800 employees...
Will My SSD Change When I Reach Retirement Age?
Will My SSD Change When I Reach Retirement Age? For most people, Social Security disability (SSD) benefits do not change when the recipient reaches full retirement age. Instead, an invisible shift takes place. When a disability recipient reaches full retirement age,...
What Can You Own on Social Security Disability?
What Can You Own On Social Security Disability? “Social Security disability” technically refers to the SSDI (or SSD) program. However, people often interchangeably use the term to refer to SSD and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). While both programs are...
Cell Phone Text Messaging Needs to Become Your New Friend!
Cell Phone Text Messaging Needs to Become Your New Friend! By Wilbur Seitzinger Jr, Senior Disability Advocate Before Your Hearing: What to Expect You should be aware that the Social Security Administration now requires that certain documents be electronically signed...
Social Security Account Access Online
Social Security Account Access Online By Joshua Eberle, Senior Disability Advocate Setting Up Your Account Accessing your Social Security account online is now easier than ever. To create your personal "my Social Security" account, you'll need to log in through one of...
How Medical Records Impact Your Social Security Disability Claim
How Medical Records Impact Your Social Security Disability Claim According to the Social Security Administration (SSA), about one in four U.S. workers will become disabled before reaching retirement age. Still, most of us aren’t thinking about becoming disabled or...
Social Security Is Moving More Services Online: Here’s What That Means for Your Claim
Social Security Is Moving More Services Online: Here’s What That Means for Your Claim...
Social Security Rolls Out Nationwide Case Management Amid Staffing Cuts
Social Security Rolls Out Nationwide Case Management Amid Staffing Cuts The federal...
Cell Phone Text Messaging Needs to Become Your New Friend!
Cell Phone Text Messaging Needs to Become Your New Friend! By Wilbur Seitzinger Jr,...
How Disability Help Group’s Leadership Training Improves Support for SSDI Claims
How Disability Help Group’s Leadership Training Improves Support for SSDI Claims At...
Big Changes in 2026: Expanded Financial Benefits for Americans with Disabilities
Big Changes in 2026: Expanded Financial Benefits for Americans with Disabilities Social...
How Can I Get TDIU?
What Is TDIU? Many veterans are unable to earn a living because of service-connected...
What Can I Do While I’m Waiting for My SSDI Approval?
What Can I Do While I’m Waiting for My SSDI Approval? Applying for Social Security...
Social Security Rolls Out Nationwide Case Management Amid Staffing Cuts
Social Security Rolls Out Nationwide Case Management Amid Staffing Cuts The federal...
Will My SSD Change When I Reach Retirement Age?
Will My SSD Change When I Reach Retirement Age? For most people, Social Security...
