Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Will the SSA Determine That I Still Have a Qualifying Disability?
Going through the initial process to be approved for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits can be difficult, and it is often an enormous relief after receiving an approval from the Social Security Administration (SSA). Yet it is important for SSDI recipients to know that they will need to be prepared for the SSA… Read More »
SSDI Benefits After a Stroke
If you recently suffered a stroke, you may have significant physical limitations that could prevent you from working in any meaningful capacity. Strokes are extremely serious health events that often result in a disability. How can you determine if you are eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits after a stroke? In the… Read More »
Is SSDI Better Than SSI Or Vice Versa?
When you are just getting started on the process of seeking disability benefits through the Social Security Administration (SSA), or if you were recently injured or diagnosed with a disability, it can be difficult to understand precisely how federal disability benefits work. Upon an initial search, you are likely to come across information about… Read More »
Back Pain And SSDI: When Can I Qualify?
Back pain is extremely common across the country, and people experience various types of back pain and to varying degrees for many different reasons. According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information, “back pain is one of the most common causes for patients to seek emergency care,” and it “causes significant rates of disability… Read More »
Will My Property Be Liquidated If I File For Bankruptcy?
Making the decision to file for bankruptcy can be difficult, and even considering bankruptcy may be stressful. For many debtors in Florida, the bankruptcy process is extremely complicated, and it can be hard to know precisely what the process will look like and what to anticipate in a bankruptcy filing. The distinctions between Chapter… Read More »
When Will My SSDI Benefits End?
Whether you are currently receiving benefits through the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or you are in the process of applying for SSDI benefits, you likely have a wide range of questions. It is important to know that the process of seeking SSDI benefits can be complicated, and even after you have received an… Read More »
Will My SSDI Benefit Amount Go Up If My Disability Worsens?
If you are already receiving payments through the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program and your injury or disabling illness worsens, should you anticipate that the benefit amount you are receiving will increase? And do you need to report the worsening of the condition to the Social Security Administration (SSA)? This is a common… Read More »
Should I Plan For SSDI Benefits To Be Taxed?
Many people who have become disabled and are applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits want to know more about whether they can expect to keep the full amount of the payments they receive, or whether other types of benefits could reduce those payments or whether those payments will be taxed. It is… Read More »
Student Loans And Bankruptcy: What To Know About The New Process
Did you know that the process for having student loans discharged in bankruptcy has changed? This is extremely important information for any debtors in Florida who are struggling with student loans and are considering the possibility of bankruptcy. As you might already know, student loans have been difficult to discharge in bankruptcy in the… Read More »
What Is The General Disability Application Process?
When you have been diagnosed with a disabling disease or have experienced a disabling injury, you are likely beginning to think about seeking disability benefits. Depending upon your situation, you are likely considering applying for benefits through the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program or through the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program. In some… Read More »
