Obtaining Social Security Disability Insurance is taxing, worrisome, and complex. Almost two-thirds of initial applications are denied, and you must appeal your claim. SSDI Appeals – Key Takeaways ✓ File On Time: You have 60 days from the date of your denial letter to appeal. The SSA assumes you receive…
Unfortunately, once a lawsuit is filed in a federal district court and a decision is made to affirm Social Security’s denial of your claim, the decision the federal district judge puts forth is usually considered final, though you may appeal to the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Also, if you…
Our firm works tirelessly to help claimants get the SSI benefits they deserve. This process can be long and complicated. Our compassionate and dedicated attorneys at Michael Armstrong Law are here to assist you with the process once you have been denied. If you have been denied your benefits What…
As of 2026, individuals can wait several months to a few years before receiving a favorable decision on their Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) application if their appeal is successful. While claimants are without benefit payments for a considerable amount of time, favorable decisions entitle claimants to back pay for…
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a federally funded program meant to assist individuals when they are affected by a long-term disability inhibiting their ability to work for longer than 12 months. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is meant to be a safety net; ensuring that individuals can maintain their…
As of December 2024, a new 2.5% cost of living adjustment (COLA) was added to Social Security benefit payments. COLA, cost of living adjustments, are increases in Social Security compensation intended to help benefit recipients maintain the value of their monthly payments against inflation. In short, COLA helps to offset…
For Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI), it is rare for these government programs to have complete program reforms or significant overhauls. For current recipients of Social Security disability benefits, the most important aspects you need to be aware of are legislative and administrative changes to…
First and foremost, don’t panic. Yes, it’s possible you were overpaid by Social Security for your disability benefits, depending on the situation. And, if you were overpaid, you have some options for rectifying the situation. Whatever you decide to do, it is important that you act quickly. Social Security Disability…
The Social Security Disability 5-Year Rule was created in 2022 to help individuals understand if they are qualified to receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). Under this rule, you must have worked and paid into Social Security through payroll taxes for at least 5 of the last 10 years before…
The Social Security Administration is implementing a new AI (artificial intelligence) system to improve the accuracy and efficiency of the automatic recording and transcription of hearings. The Hearing Recording and Transcriptions, HeaRT, system aims to support all hearing formats — in-person, telephone, and video — without having to rely on…