Disability Benefits

Can a Bill Collector Garnish Disability Benefits?

In most cases, bill collectors cannot garnish your disability benefits. There are a few exceptions—including back taxes and unpaid child support—when it comes to Pittsburgh Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) payments. Your Supplemental...

How Do You Prove Your Disability Case If You Have a Mental Condition or Impairment?

To prove your disability case, you should provide medical evidence for your mental health condition or impairment listed in the Social Security Administration (SSA)'s Blue Book listing of impairments. You can also establish you have a qualifying impairment by providing information to the disability examiner so they can get your medical records from...

Is It Possible To Switch from Social Security Retirement Benefits to Disability Benefits?

It’s possible to switch from Social Security retirement benefits to disability benefits. However, switching from one type of benefit to the other will likely not increase your monthly payment unless you have taken early retirement.

What Is the Difference Between Retirement Benefits and Disability Benefits?

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If I Can Work Part-Time but Not Full-Time, Can I Get Disability Benefits?

You can work part-time and still get disability benefits. However, your eligibility largely depends on how much you make while working. The Social Security Administration (SSA) notes that you cannot make more than a certain amount of money to qualify for benefits. For example, in 2022, you cannot make more than $1,350 a month gross and still qualify for the program. Your...

Can I Collect Both SSDI and VA Disability Compensation?

You can collect both SSDI and service connected VA disability compensation payments at the same time. However, since two separate agencies administer these benefits, the rules and processes involved in applying for each one are different. Furthermore, since VA and SSDI application requirements differ, you may qualify for one claim but get rejected on the other. An attorney can walk you through filing for VA disability benefits, SSDI benefits, or both.

What Is the Difference Between Retirement Benefits and Disability Benefits?

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