Navigating Special Scenarios: Are You and Your Spouse Eligible for Disability Benefits through Social Security?

Applying for Social Security disability, appealing a denial, and navigating the landscape of Social Security benefits can be an incredibly complex task. This daunting task is compounded when multiple family members, e.g., two spouses, receive disability benefits or are applying for SSDI benefits. There are special case scenarios and circumstances…
I’ve Never Been Employed…Can I Get SSDI If I Have Never Worked?

The Short Answer: Unfortunately, if you have never worked, you are ineligible for SSDI. Social Security Disability Insurance, known as SSDI, is a federal program that provides monthly payments to individuals with impairments that prevent them from working for at least 12 months. Unfortunately, this benefit is hard to…
How Far Back Can Retroactive SSDI Payments Go?

Due to the lengthy process of pursuing an SSDI claim, an individual can go a considerable period without disability benefits while waiting. Many unrepresented filers find themselves navigating the hurdles of their claim overwhelming. It is not uncommon for these individuals to find themselves frustrated and exhausted — or to…
How You Know You Are Using The Best SSI and SSDI Lawyers in Albuquerque
What is the SSDI Income Limit?

Social Security Disability Insurance, or SSDI, is a federal program that provides monthly cash payments to individuals who can’t work because of a physical or mental disability. However, not all disabled people are eligible for SSDI benefits. Only those who have paid taxes into the Social Security system over a…
Tips for Your SSDI Hearing in Albuquerque, NM

Receiving notice that your application for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) has been denied should not dissuade you from pursuing the benefits you deserve. You are still able to challenge that denial at an SSDI hearing – a judicial proceeding typically held inside an office building or dedicated hearing center….
Why Should I Apply Now For SSI?
Why Should I Apply For SSDI Now?

When your medical conditions prevent you from being able to work, you should consider applying for SSDI right away if you qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). If you have applied for Social Security Disability benefits in Albuquerque and were denied, you will need SSDI help from our…