Indiana Disability Legal Blog
The 2024 Veterans Disability Compensation Rates
Inflation continued to affect the economy in 2023, significantly affecting the public’s cost of living. In response to rising inflation, the Veterans’ Disability Compensation Rates and the Social Security Costs for 2024 have increased. As the 2024 compensation rates have
Common Reasons Why Social Security Disability Applications Are Denied
Social Security Disability benefits are a critical lifeline for people who cannot work due to a disability. However, the SSDI application process can be complex, and time-consuming, and many are denied. This is problematic, mainly because applicants rely on this
Advantages of Hiring a Disability Attorney Before Filing a Social Security Disability Insurance Application
The Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program provides financial assistance to those who cannot work due to a valid disability. However, the SSDI application is a complex process. It can be complicated and time-consuming, and many applications are denied. However,
Reconsideration for Social Security Disability Benefits
Reconsideration is the first level of appeal in the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) process. It reviews the applicant’s initial decision by a different disability examiner. A reconsideration can be requested if the applicant disagrees with the initial decision that
Various Types of Socal Security Disability Benefits
Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits can serve as a financial lifeline to individuals unable to work due to a disability. However, the Social Security Administration (SSA) released in its 2020 report that they have denied over 67% of SSD applications.
The Difference Between SSD and SSDI
Getting hurt on the job or being disabled, which renders a person unable to work, is a serious predicament. To assist in this serious event, the federal government, working with the state government, provides assistance and benefits to disabled members