If your claim for disability benefits is denied, you have the right to appeal that decision. Often, claims are denied because the applicant did not provide complete medical documentation or submit any medical evidence.
Beyond the Basics
Applications & Medical
The Application Process and The Importance of Medical Evidence Applying for SSDI or SSI is as simple as filling out a form and submitting it with documents proving that your disability prevents you from working. This can be done at your local Social Security Office, by phone, or by completing…
Did You Know?
How to Check and Protect Your Earnings History for Social Security Benefits
How to Check and Protect Your Earnings History for Social Security Benefits Do you remember what you made at your very first job? Whether it was years or decades ago, it’s possible to find out—and it’s a great step toward securing your future Social Security benefits. Your earnings history is…
Benefits Going Up
Did you know Social Security benefits go up when inflation rises? SSDI, SSI (Supplemental Security Income), and Retirement Benefits are indeed tied to the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA).
News
Big News for Social Security and SSI Payments in 2025!
Big News for Social Security and SSI Payments in 2025! Starting in 2025, over 72.5 million Americans will see a 2.5% increase in their Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments. This adjustment is designed to help keep up with rising costs, even as inflation slows down. Here’s…
Efforts Toward Efficiency
Social Security Commissioner Martin O’Malley is making changes to improve customer service. The agency complains it is working at a 27-year staffing low. I often hear complaints about the current level of service.