Every veteran has his or her own experience with the difficulties of navigating the bureaucracy of the Veterans Administration. These stories can be tragic and can detail people being denied absolutely essential benefits that they completely deserve. Many of these stories lack a happy ending. One East Tennessee veteran has won benefits that should have … Read More »
Social Security benefits may be something that people think of when considering retirement or are approaching retirement. Retirement, however, is not the only time Social Security may be useful. Given that Social Security disability benefits were paid to 8.8 million beneficiaries in 2013, some may question what Social Security disability benefits are and in what … Read More »
Although it can be true that applying for Social Security disability benefits can sometimes take time and sometimes be complex, being well prepared and informed can help. It can be important to first consider if the medical condition that has led to the disability is expected to last longer than a year or result in … Read More »
Social Security disability benefits for injury and illness are important benefits for many people. Social Security disability benefits for illness and injury can be an important resource for those without an income due to illness or injury. The need for Social Security disability benefits has increased in past years, however, the number of approved applications … Read More »
Social Security may feel like a maze at times, but armed with the proper knowledge, applicants for disability benefits may feel less intimidated by the process and achieve a more successful outcome. Social Security is often thought of as a retirement program, however, 88 million Americans receive Social Security disability benefits. Some individuals may wonder … Read More »
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is an option that may be available to those who are disabled, blind, indigent or elderly and lack sufficient income or resources. According to the Social Security Administration, to meet what is termed the “aged” requirement for SSI benefits, the applicant must be 65 years or older. That is not to … Read More »
According to the Social Security Administration, a 20-year-old worker has a 25 percent chance of becoming disabled before reaching retirement age. To qualify to receive Social Security Disability benefits there are certain criteria an applicant must meet. One criterion is that the applicant must have a medical condition that has prevented the applicant from working … Read More »
The Social Security Administration program that provides disability benefits is widely misunderstood or overlooked. Many people believe the SSA only provides benefits to elderly or retired individuals; those who know that disability benefits exist often think that one can qualify only for specific, more commonly-known disabilities. In fact, there are a range of illnesses and … Read More »
Even though financial advisers and other planners frequently encourage Americans to build up a safety net of savings in the event an unexpected adverse circumstance occurs, the reality is that many Americans–Tennessee residents included–live paycheck to paycheck. Although many people get by rather successfully this way for years, and even decades, the reality is that … Read More »
Understanding the process and requirements for Social Security disability benefits is important for everyone involved in the process. One Tennessee judge who approved ninety-nine percent of the Social Security disability claims that came before him recently commented to the House Oversight Committee during his testimony that, of the cases he had approved for disability benefits, … Read More »