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For many people who receive Social Security Disability, Veterans Disability, or retirement benefits, the family home is their most valuable asset, and often the most emotionally important one. As clients get older, questions naturally arise about what happens to the home if long-term care is needed, or how to pass it on to children without …
When you apply for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, your age can play a major role in whether your claim is approved. This surprises many people — but for older workers, it can actually work in their favor. The Social Security Administration (SSA) recognizes that as we age, it becomes more difficult to adapt to …
When you’re living with a mental health condition that makes it difficult, or impossible, to work, applying for Social Security Disability benefits can feel overwhelming. Unlike many physical disabilities, mental health conditions aren’t always visible. That’s why the Social Security Administration (SSA) relies heavily on solid medical and non-medical evidence to understand how your symptoms …
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced that the 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) increase for Social Security benefit recipients will be 2.8%. This yearly adjustment helps beneficiaries keep pace with inflation and rising living costs. The announcement, delayed 10 days due to the government shutdown, is based on third-quarter data from the Consumer Price Index, …
After living with cystic fibrosis, your symptoms have deteriorated to the point where you can no longer work. Are any disability benefits available for people with CF? Yes, it is considered a disabling condition, and making a disability claim can be crucial to one’s well-being. You may be eligible for disability benefits for cystic fibrosis …
Can I receive disability benefits for CRPS? Is it recognized as a disability under Social Security Disability, veterans’ compensation, or private or group disability insurance? Yes, complex regional pain syndrome, or CRPS, can qualify as a disability for all three types of benefits. While the process may be challenging, it is essential to remember that …
If you’re one of millions of Americans relying on Social Security Disability (SSD), you’re probably worried about how the shutdown will impact SSD benefits. A government shutdown, like the one that began on October 1, 2025, does not immediately halt SSD benefits. However, delays and reduced services for both new applicants and current beneficiaries can …
Can you claim disability benefits for chronic fatigue? This is a common question we hear from clients and claimants with CFS. The answer is “Yes,” but the process can be difficult because of the nature of the illness. There is no specific test for CFS, which makes diagnosis challenging. It is often mistaken for other …
1. Why This Topic Matters COVID-19 may have slipped from the headlines, but its lasting after-effects keep flooding the desks of claimant’s lawyers and adjudicators. A February 2025 Kaiser Family Foundation survey estimates nearly 18 million U.S. adults still report “post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection” (PASC, a/k/a Long COVID)—and a non-trivial slice are now unable …
If you’ve tried to call the Social Security Administration (SSA) and have been stuck on hold, you’re not alone. A recent Washington Post report revealed that the SSA has begun pulling staff from local field offices to help manage its overwhelmed national phone line. That means longer wait times and fewer in-person appointments — just …
