Does owning a business qualify as Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA)
One of the most frequently asked questions from our disability attorneys is whether a disability claimant can run a business and still qualify for Social Security Disability. The quick answer, if you have paid self-employment taxes (SECA) just like the regular taxes for the employed (FICA) over the years, then you are eligible for Social […]
What is Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) for SSDI?
In addition to the medical requirements, medical records, physicians testimonies and enough work credits for AIME, you need to be unable to perform sufficient work under substantial gainful activity to be eligible for disability benefits. The SSA evaluates whether you are able to work enough work hours if you are currently working or not. If […]
Should I wait for a Video Hearing or an In-person Hearing for my Disability Appeals Process?
In an effort to reduce the heavy rush of people at the SSA’s offices during the Covid-19, the SSA has introduced lots of new facilities online for you to benefit from. This includes being able to file for Social Security disability online, check your application status, check whether you have any upcoming payments, hearings etc […]
How to get your Social Security Disability Deposit directly into your Account?
Many disability claimants have moved to their urban hometowns or family houses during the Covid-19 lockdown. This means that for many, the mail box for their disability payments maybe temporarily inaccessible. Fortunately, as the SSA has made huge efforts in facilitating the disability claimants with their online services as much as possible, you could also […]
How much can you get through Social Security Disability in 2020?
The truth is your SSDI paycheck depends a lot on your lifetime earnings. The Social Security Administration (SSA) uses your Average Indexed Monthly Earnings (AIME) to calculate the amount of your social security payments. If you are eligible for SSDI payments and your application has been approved, the monthly disability you receive will depend on […]
Social Security Disability Benefits during Covid-19
In an effort to curb the spread of the Coronavirus, the Social Security Administration’s Offices have had most of its offices closed for an unspecified period of time. Although the SSA has put physical interaction at all its field offices, hearing offices and remote hearing offices, the people at SSA are still working remotely to […]
What are the Non-Medical Requirements for my Social Security Disability in 2020
To qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance, SSDI you would need to meet the eligibility for both medical and non-medical qualifications for SSDI. The most common reason for denial is not being able to meet the medical qualifications but an inability to meet the non-medical criteria. This happens simply because not many people are aware […]
Common mistakes after denial of Social Security Disability Benefits (SSDI)
A very common misconception among SSDI appliers is everyone thinks that they would be denied the first time. However, the fact is, only two-thirds of the first timers are denied at first attempt. Yet, the most strong cases are not denied and are almost immediately approved for the SSDI. The top most cause of a […]
Is Coronavirus a threat to your Social Security paycheck?
Coronavirus is an advanced version of the previously lesser damaging SARS virus. The Covid-19, named after 2019 as the first year in which it appeared amongst people, is only recent among the US. Yet, it has caused vast damages and thousands of deaths of Americans in a few weeks. The Covid-19, generally develops signs and […]
How will the Coronavirus affect Social Security Disability
Within a matter of a few weeks, the Covid-19 has proven more deadly than earlier thought. It has impacted thousands of people till today worldwide. As the Covid-19 virus spreads across the globe, each country is acting fast to control the spread of the virus among their populations. Fortunately, however, the US has seen a […]