If the Social Security Administration (SSA) awards you an established onset date (EOD) that is later than you think it should be, it may be tempting to appeal the decision. However, this is not always the best idea. The disability lawyers at Berger and Green can review the facts of your case and help you determine if appealing your partial award is worth the risk of losing your benefits.
Sometimes, a disability applicant ends up losing a partial award after...If My Condition Is Not Continuous and Happens Infrequently, Can I Still Apply for Social Security Disability?
Updated June 21, 2024
If My Medical Condition Is Not Continuous and Happens Intermittantly, Can I Still Apply for Social Security Disability (SSD) Benefits? You can apply for disability benefits based on an intermittent impairment, but many conditions that only prevent you from working infrequently will not qualify for the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) programs. To satisfy the criteria to receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security...
If My Medical Condition Is Not Continuous and Happens Intermittantly, Can I Still Apply for Social Security Disability (SSD) Benefits? You can apply for disability benefits based on an intermittent impairment, but many conditions that only prevent you from working infrequently will not qualify for the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) programs. To satisfy the criteria to receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security...
You cannot invest Social Security Disability payments in a Roth IRA. However, you can continue to work part-time and invest your earned income while still receiving benefits.
Individuals Who Draw Social Security Disability Insurance Can Make IRA Contributions
Almost anyone who works a job and has earned income can open and contribute to a Roth IRA, including those drawing Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. With this type of individual...
How Much Does It Cost for a Lawyer to Represent Me During a Disability Appeal?
In general, you can expect to pay your disability attorney 25 percent of your back pay. In most cases, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will send you 75 percent of your back pay and forward the 25-percent fee to your lawyer.
There is an exception to this 25-percent limit. In the event you fight several years to get the approval you deserve, your back pay could reach tens...
Both Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) offer cash benefits, paid monthly. Some people believe they must use their disability payments to cover the direct costs of a disability, including treating their health condition or living with their impairment. This is a myth, as you can use them to help pay for utilities, heating costs, or rent.
However, many people do have prescription drug costs and other...