Social Security Disability Insurance (“SSDI”) provides disabled individuals with monthly benefits. People who are approved for SSDI often wonder whether such benefits are retroactive. Retroactive benefits are payments that predate a person’s initial SSDI application. In this article, we examine whether Social Security disability benefits are retroactive.  Established Onset Date  Your established onset date is…

Social Security disability benefits are available to individuals who are unable to work due to disability. The process of obtaining Social Security disability benefits can be a long and difficult one, so the last thing recipients want is to have their benefits taken away. Unfortunately, however, Social Security disability benefits may be subject to garnishment….

The recipients of Social Security disability benefits receive payments each month from the Social Security Administration. These funds function much like income. This raises the following question: are Social Security disability benefits earned income? In this article, we address the tax implications of Social Security disability benefits. For additional information on this issue, please contact…

The Social Security Administration (“SSA”) provides benefits to certain people who are unable to work due to disability. Workers who have paid into the Social Security system are eligible to receive Social Security disability insurance (“SSDI”). SSDI may also provide benefits to a disabled individual’s dependents. In this article, we discuss Social Security disability benefits…

If you suffer from mental illness, you may be entitled to Social Security disability benefits. However, in order to qualify, you must meet guidelines established by the Social Security Administration (“SSA”). In this article, we review the requirements to qualify for Social Security disability benefits for mental illness.  How to Qualify The first thing you…

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition characterized by pressure on a nerve in the wrist that is caused by swelling. This condition is caused by repetitive motions of the hands and wrists, such as typing. Carpal tunnel syndrome can also be caused by injuries to the wrist or by diseases like lupus or arthritis. Sufferers…

Autism is a condition that affects a person’s communication and social interaction skills. The condition is usually recognized by the time a person turns three years old. There are several signs of autism, and people experience them in varying degrees. When autism is severe, it is considered a disability. Individuals with autism who are unable…

If you suffer from a disability, you may be entitled to Social Security disability benefits. The two primary types of Social Security disability benefits are Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Below is an overview on the difference between SSDI and SSI.  What is SSDI? Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) provides…

The Social Security Administration (“SSA”) offers benefits to people who are unable to work due to disability. Social Security Disability Insurance (“SSDI”) and Supplemental Security Income (“SSI”) are the largest of these disability benefits programs. Although these programs are different in many ways, both provide financial assistance to those who have a disability and meet…