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How Does Collecting Unemployment Insurance Affect Social Security Retirement, Social Security Disability, and SSI benefits?

September 23, 2020

The pandemic has caused unemployment rates to skyrocket. Millions of people have applied or are attempting to apply for unemployment insurance. Many are concerned on how [ more ...]

Virginia FINALLY allows Individuals with Disabilities to Receive Supplemental Medicare Coverage Before Age 65

August 24, 2020

In Virginia, approximately 15% of Medicare beneficiaries who are disabled or have qualifying chronic conditions are under the age 65. Until recently, Medicare beneficiaries [ more ...]

Does My Child Have to Pay Rent to Receive the Maximum SSI Benefits?

August 10, 2020

When a child with special needs turns 18, he or she may be able to receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), which provides benefits for disabled adults with limited income [ more ...]

Caution: What Individuals with Disabilities Should Know Before Settling a Personal Injury Lawsuit

November 25, 2019

Settling a personal injury lawsuit can take a long time, and it’s no surprise that the end of the process is often met with relief by injured parties who are anxious to [ more ...]

Legal Guardianship vs VA Fiduciary Program

November 7, 2019

Legal Guardianship and the VA Fiduciary Program are intended to help veterans who have mental or physical disabilities rendering them incapacitated in some fashion, but both [ more ...]

Rideshare Services Are Opening New Avenues of Opportunity for People with Disabilities

October 3, 2019

Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft are quickly becoming a part of daily living in communities all over America. In areas where public transportation is limited or [ more ...]

Question: What Healthcare Benefits Will I Receive After I’m Approved for Benefits?

September 27, 2019

Question: What Healthcare Benefits Will I Receive After I’m Approved for Benefits? Individuals who are under the age of 65 and are successfully approved for Social Security [ more ...]

When Should You Hire a Disability Lawyer?

September 17, 2019

When Should You Hire a Disability Lawyer? —–A Guest Blog Post by Attorney Ben Glass If you have filed a claim for disability benefits through your [ more ...]

How Can I Get More SSI Benefits?

August 24, 2019

The amount of money individuals and married couples get through the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program is pretty low. That is why many people wonder if they can get [ more ...]

Military Survivor Benefit Plans and Your Disabled Child

June 29, 2019

The Disabled Military Child Protection Act allows military families with special needs children to protect their children’s eligibility for public benefits while [ more ...]

Disability Programs for Military Service Members

June 10, 2019

Disability Programs for Military Service Members Every year, on Memorial Day, we honor service members who have given their lives or been wounded for our freedom Both the [ more ...]

Fairfax Virginia Disability Lawyer: Considerations When Planning for a Child with Special Needs

March 31, 2019

By Fairfax Virginia Disability Lawyer, Sheri Abrams Your time and energy are spent helping your child with special needs to get the most out of life. But, have you ever [ more ...]

Social Security Disability Benefits: How Long Does It Take for a Decision to Be Made?

March 22, 2019

When you are ill or injured and unable to work, every week that goes by without a paycheck can be difficult and life-altering. As such, many people who file for Social [ more ...]

Social Security Disability: Everything You Need to Know About Back Pay

March 15, 2019

When individuals begin the Social Security Disability application process, they are often informed that it will probably take years for their claim to be approved by the [ more ...]

When Rheumatoid Arthritis Becomes a Disability

December 28, 2018

Arthritis is a term used to describe a medical condition where a person’s joints are inflamed. Inflamed joints cause stiffness, soreness and swelling. One type of [ more ...]