Disability Benefits - Page 2

What should I Do if My Disability Benefits Claim is Denied?

Social Security Disability can provide much-needed monthly payments to disabled individuals who cannot work due to a medical condition. However, securing benefits can be difficult because many applicants receive an unfavorable determination. If your disability benefits claim is denied, you should appeal the decision. However, appeals can be complex. If you believe your denial...

Can I Still Receive Disability Benefits if I Haven’t Worked in Years?

As your Pittsburgh Social Security Disability lawyer can explain, you can still receive disability benefits if you haven’t worked in years, but there is a limit to how long your employment can lapse. In general, you must have earned at least...

Will Child Support Affect My Disability Benefits?

Child support can affect your disability benefits in several ways, particularly if you owe arrears (i.e., late payments). How exactly your child support income or obligation will affect your Social Security Disability qualifications or payments depends on:

The type of disability benefits you receive
How much you owe in arrears or how much you receive each month
Whether the court ordered wage garnishment
The...

Can a Child Get SSDI If the Parent Is Disabled?

if i am approved for ssdi will my child or children get benefits

If you are approved for SSDI, your child or children may get benefits. When you qualify, your children will also be eligible in many cases. The benefit amount available to your children will depend on how much you paid in, your benefit amount, and the number of qualifying family members you have. If you have only one child, your child will likely receive about half of your monthly

If a Beneficiary Dies, Can I Get Their Benefits?

In some cases, you can continue to get some or all your beneficiary/loved one’s Social Security Disability benefits after they pass away. These are known as Survivor’s Benefits. You may also receive a one-time payment of $255 for a death benefit. If you have questions or concerns, or if the Social Security Administration denies your

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