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25 Strategies to Qualify for Benefits and Get Money Faster
25 Strategies to Qualify for Benefits and Get Money Faster
What Types of Cases are Resolved in Maryland's District Courts?
People typically don't think much about the court system until they find themselves on either side of a legal action. And even then, they might initially gloss over differences between the district and circuit courts, considering the terms to be roughly synonymous.
SSD Approval Takes Time – Don’t Wait to Apply
In 2017, more than a million Americans were awaiting a hearing to try to obtain Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits after an initial rejection. The backlog continues today, despite increased funding by the Social Security Administration intended to cut it down. The average wait was nearly two years, which resulted in many applicants dying before they could get a final answer from SSA.
How to Estimate Potential SSD Benefits
Knowing whether you may be eligible for social security disability (SSD) is one thing. Determining how much you are likely to receive per month if you are eligible is another. Yet it’s essential to focus on both aspects of the SSD claims process, especially for individuals who anticipate leaning heavily on SSD to cover a sizable portion of their household and medical bills.
Why an SSD Denial is Not the End of the Road
When you're injured and unable to work as a result, filing for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits is a logical first step.
Will Certain Conditions Fast-Track Your SSD Claim?
A huge concern among the majority of people who apply for social security disability (SSD) is how long it will take to hear back from the Social Security Administration (SSA). Their worries are understandable, given that many individuals who fit the guidelines for SSD approval face mounting bills exacerbated by a lowered household income stream. In their world, time is of the essence, and every day counts.
What Types of Cancer Patients are Eligible for SSD?
What happens when cancer strikes a family? Often, income levels drop, especially if the patient is the breadwinner. At this point, households frequently look elsewhere to supplement the financial loss, which is a smart move to help avoid mounting debt.
Commonwealth Court Offers Reminder that Land Development Waivers Must Meet Undue Hardship Threshold
The Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court recently emphasized to developers and municipalities the need to properly justify waivers from provisions of a subdivision and land development ordinance (SALDO) during the land development process. Link: http://sianalaw.com/2018/06/20/landdevelopmentwaivers/
An Introduction to Mental Disability and SSD
Applying for Social Security Disability (SSD) in the United States may be a relatively straightforward process that can now be started online, but getting approval even in cases that seem obvious is notoriously difficult.