Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Will My Age Affect My SSDI Application?
If you were recently injured, or if you were recently diagnosed with a medical condition that has left you disabled, you should be learning more about the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program and your eligibility for benefits. You should know that SSDI benefits are administered by the Social Security Administration (SSA), and there… Read More »
What Is Reconsideration?
When you believe that you meet the requirements for receiving Social Security Disability Insurance benefits, or SSDI benefits, and then you receive a notice that you have been denied, you will likely come across information about “reconsideration,” or making a “request for reconsideration.” While the goal when applying for SSDI benefits is to have… Read More »
What To Know About Bankruptcy And Foreclosure
If you are considering the possibility of personal bankruptcy in Florida, or if your home is at risk of foreclosure, some initial research into either topic might lead you to realize that bankruptcy and foreclosure are frequently discussed in conjunction with one another. You might be wondering: is there a direct relationship between bankruptcy… Read More »
When Do I Need To Appeal An SSDI Claim In Court?
When you apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits and are denied, you should immediately begin thinking about an appeal and taking steps to appeal the Social Security Administration’s (SSA’s) decision. Certainly, the best initial course of action when seeking SSDI benefits is to begin working with a national disability benefits attorney as… Read More »
Bipolar Disorder And SSDI Benefits: 5 Things To Know
Many people who receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) payments are eligible due to a disabling mental condition or disorder. While a common assumption is that a disability involves a physically disabling condition, it is critical for anyone receiving or seeking benefits to know that the Social Security Administration (SSA) definition of a disability… Read More »
Children And Social Security Disability
If you have a disabled child, can your child be eligible to receive disability benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA)? The answer to that question will depend upon a number of different factors, including your child’s age, your family’s income and assets, and whether or not you or your child’s other parent currently… Read More »
Learning The SSDI Basics
When you have been injured or diagnosed with a disabling condition, you are likely thinking about applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). What do you need to know about applying and qualifying for benefits? How long will it take before you can receive benefits? Are SSDI and SSI benefits the same thing? These… Read More »
How Does Consumer Bankruptcy Work?
Whether you are in the initial stages of considering a consumer bankruptcy filing or you have already made the decision to file, it is essential to understand how consumer bankruptcy works. And, importantly, it is critical to understand that the term “consumer bankruptcy” does not just refer to one particular type of bankruptcy filing,… Read More »
Common Conditions For SSDI Benefits
Were you recently diagnosed with a disabling condition and wondering if you are eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits? Or were you recently injured in an accident and wondering if your injury qualifies you for SSDI benefits? Many people begin researching SSDI benefits and common conditions in order to give them a… Read More »
SSDI And Long COVID?
Can you obtain disability benefits if you suffer from long COVID? This is a relatively new question that did not need to be addressed in any capacity prior to 2020. Yet as the pandemic goes on and COVID-19 mutates and continues to infect people, it can lead to long-term disabilities. The long-term disabilities associated… Read More »
