While the news of a government shutdown can be concerning, the threat it poses to your benefits and your ability to receive them is minimal. There is no cause for alarm. Your benefits will continue to flow, and our team is here to guide you through any questions you have…
Michael Armstrong Law will never use AI to craft anything related to legal documents and client correspondence. Neither should you. While Large Language Models (LLMs) are phenomenal tools that are excellent for research and chatbots, when it comes to Social Security disability law, we fail to see its utility. At…
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) provides benefits to millions of Americans experiencing a long term disability that keeps them out of the work force. To qualify for SSDI, you must meet a strict set of guidelines. However, there are certain medical conditions recognized by the Social Security Administration (SSA) that…
Most Social Security disability payment beneficiaries receive scheduled payments that are the same amount throughout the year. These payments tend to only rise with a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) or a change to your Social Security disability eligibility. When people talk about “extra benefits” from Social Security disability payments,…
Each year Social Security disability benefits receive a handful of changes to ensure that you are able to maintain your quality of life as economic conditions change. While most changes are routine annual updates, some shifts are important to keep track of as we move closer to the New Year….
Michael Armstrong Law works to provide transparent and accessible updates concerning Social Security Disability benefit news, adjustments, and resources. August 14, 2025, marked the 90th anniversary of the Social Security Act. Its enactment on August 14, 1935, was a landmark in U.S. history, cementing its role as a pillar for…
In addition to Donald J. Trump’s proclamation concerning the 90th anniversary of the Social Security Act, Frank J. Bisignano, commissioner of the Social Security Administration, released a statement concerning the state of Social Security. Commissioner Frank J. Bisignano outlines the following in his address: The historically long wait times…
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a federally funded program designed to provide individuals with long-term disabilities scheduled benefit payments so they can maintain their quality of life. SSDI does come with certain criteria that you must fulfill to become eligible — including garnering sufficient work credits to qualify for…
The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) brought many changes to our nation’s tax systems. However, Social Security Disability (SSDI) benefits are still subject to federal income tax under current law. The ratification of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBB), signed July 4, 2025, does not make SSDI or any Social Security payments…
At Michael Armstrong Law, we’ve spent over three decades helping clients in Albuquerque and the greater metro area of Albuquerque, New Mexico, navigate the complexities of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) appeals and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) appeals. We recognize that even minor policy changes can have a profound impact…