Social Security Disability

You may have heard that people who can work, even a little, cannot qualify for Social Security Disability benefits. That, fortunately, is not true. So you can work while getting SSD Many disabled people are able to work a few hours a week at jobs they are able to handle despite the disability. You can ...

Social Security Disability Insurance benefits provide additional help when the disabled person has children. Even if the other parent is working, Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits are increased by 50% if there are dependent children. When you apply for SSD, be sure you also pursue Social Security Disability family benefits eligibility. Have you been denied ...

Did you know that just over 1 in 4 of today’s 20 year-olds will become disabled before they retire? This statistic, provided by the Council for Disability Awareness, sheds light on the profoundness of disabilities in our society. As such, understanding how and where to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is crucial in ...

Has your Social Security Disability claim reached the appeal phase? If so, you’ve probably found yourself having to decide whether you’d like to conduct your appeal via video teleconference (VTC) or in person. As of September 2014, claimants must make this decision within 30 days of receiving notice that their appeal has been scheduled. (Previously, ...

At Brooks Law Group, we understand that Social Security Disability benefits can be a vital source of income for qualifying individuals. But unfortunately, the majority of Social Security applications are denied on the first try. Getting help from an experienced Florida disability lawyer can mean the difference between obtaining the money you need and getting ...

According to the Tampa Bay Times in an article prepared by the Social Security Administration and published on April 24, 2012 there are several time factors Social Security Disability applicants should know. If you are still receiving disability benefits when you reach your full retirement age, your disability benefits will automatically be converted to retirement ...