In the realm of Social Security Disability benefits, opportunistic scammers lurk. They prey on unsuspecting individuals seeking financial support due to disabilities. It is necessary to remain vigilant and recognize the telltale signs of potential scams to safeguard...
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Are Social Security Disability Benefits taxable?
The question of taxation on Social Security Benefits is a complex one. It sometimes goes beyond simple confusion. Truthfully, it depends on what type of Social Security Benefits you have and how much you receive. It is probably taxable if you make substantially more...
Is the Social Security Administration doing anything to improve customer service?
The Social Security Administration has long struggled to provide efficient customer service. Unfortunately, even though the agency received a $785 million budget increase for the 2023 fiscal year, the SSA expects that its service levels will continue to decline in the...
Why do service members and first responders have trouble getting benefits for PTSD in Kentucky?
Service members and first responders put their lives on the line to protect and assist fellow citizens. These essential workers and soldiers may sacrifice their bodies in the line of duty and require compensation after an injury. However, invisible harm can occur that...
Why are wait times so long for Social Security disability benefits?
The Social Security Administration (SSA) oversees programs such as Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), a vital lifeline for millions of Americans who cannot work due to disabilities. In recent years, the wait time to receive disability benefits has steadily...
Is it worthwhile to appeal a denied SSDI benefits claim?
Every worker makes payroll contributions to the Social Security Administration (SSA). Workers accrue credits based on their contributions. Those funds help to support retirement benefits for older adults and also several specialized disability programs. Social...
3 reasons why people file for SSDI
Social Security Disability Insurance is a program that helps people who are unable to work due to an illness or injury. It can be a lifeline for people who are already in a stressful situation due to medical bills and other demands. No single SSDI case is the same,...
Common ailments for which disabled workers receive SSD benefits
Hundreds of medical ailments and conditions qualify injured or ailing workers to receive Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. An incomplete list would include musculoskeletal system disorders, digestive ailments and respiratory, neurological, blood-related and...
3 common causes of SSDI denial
Social Security Disability Insurance is a program that can make a positive difference in your life if you have few other options for receiving financial support in your later years. Conversely, it can be largely dismaying if you apply for SSDI benefits and meet with...
What people in Kentucky need to know about the basic requirements for SSDI benefits
If you are considering applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), it's important to know from the outset that the majority of applications are denied on the first try. However, an initial rejection is not the end of the road, so don't feel like you're...