Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Understanding Visual Disorders and SSDI Benefits
Many different types of illnesses, injuries, and disorders can result in disabilities that limit an adult’s ability to work. When their disability is expected to last for at least one year or to result in their death, and when it prevents them from engaging in substantial gainful activity, they may be eligible to receive… Read More »
Can I Seek SSDI Benefits If I Am Ineligible for SSI?
Many people assume that Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits are extremely similar, or have the same or similar eligibility requirements. While the acronyms are extremely similar — SSI and SSDI — and it is true that there are some similarities between these benefits programs, it is often the… Read More »
What is an SSDI Hearing?
If you were recently injured or diagnosed with a medical condition that has resulted in a long-term disability, you may be thinking about applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. According to the Social Security Administration (SSA), which administers SSDI payments, there are more than 9.2 million SSDI beneficiaries throughout the country, and… Read More »
Bankruptcy and Credit Card Debt: What You Should Know
Thousands of Floridians are currently struggling with credit card debt, and Florida has one of the highest rates of credit card delinquency in the country, according to Forbes. On average, the total debt for Florida households is more than $56,000, with a substantial amount of that debt coming from credit card debt. Nationwide, the… Read More »
Does My Age Affect SSDI Eligibility?
Were you recently diagnosed with a medical condition that involves a significant disability? Or were you recently injured in an incident that has resulted in a long-term need for recovery and rehabilitation, coupled with the inability to return to work? In either situation, you may be wondering about your eligibility for Social Security Disability… Read More »
Does Remote Work Count Toward My SSDI Eligibility Credits?
If you were recently diagnosed with a disabling injury or medical condition, you may be planning to apply for SSDI benefits. To be eligible, you will need to show — among other requirements — that you have worked long enough and recently enough to qualify. But does remote work count? In short, it does,… Read More »
More Commonly Asked Questions About SSDI Benefits
When you are dealing with a disability and trying to understand your eligibility for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, or attempting to learn more about appeals options after having your claim denied, our national disability lawyers know that you have many questions. While it is important to speak directly with a lawyer about… Read More »
Does My Medical Condition Count as a Disability for SSDI?
Determining eligibility for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits is essential for anybody who has a condition that prevents them from returning to work. Depending on the individual, conditions that make it difficult or impossible to return to work may be physical or mental in nature, and they can arise out of a traumatic… Read More »
Can I Save My Home If I File for Bankruptcy?
When Floridians file for bankruptcy or consider a bankruptcy filing, they often worry that they will lose their home. Not only does Florida have an extremely generous homestead exemption for bankruptcy filers, but bankruptcy in Florida might actually be a tool that can allow you to keep your home when you are behind on… Read More »
Commonly Asked Questions About SSDI Benefits
Whether you recently became disabled yourself, or you are working to help a family member determine their eligibility for disability benefits, it is important to learn more about how Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits work and what information is necessary to receive payments. Before beginning the process of applying for disability benefits, disabled… Read More »
