The maximum Federal SSI payment amount for an eligible individual in 2019 is $771 per month. The maximum monthly Federal SSI payment for a married couple is $1,157. However, both individuals must be SSI-eligible. Keep in mind, his is the total…
The Social Security Administration has released the 2019 Social Security benefits payment schedule. When you receive your payment depends on a few factors, most notably your date of birth. When Can I Expect My Payment? The Social Security benefits payment…
Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) Hearing It is vitally important to get a lawyer involved in your case prior to your Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) hearing. It is much harder to win an appeal than it is to win your case…
The majority of the attorneys at Shifrin Newman Smith Inc. will be attending the Fall 2018 NOSSCR Disability Law Conference this week in San Francisco, CA. About the National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives (NOSSCR) The National Organization of…
Did you know that working part-time while disabled can sometimes help to prove your case? Often times, disability attorneys will generally characterize a Social Security claim as having to prove that their client’s health prevents them from being able to work.…
The changing of landscape of Social Security I’ve been representing disability clients for 20 years. In that time there have been changes to the law and regulations that affect a person’s ability to receive Social Security disability benefits. However, in…
Do you meet the Criteria? If you suffer from an autoimmune disease and it prevents you from being able to work a full-time job, you may be entitled to Social Security Disability benefits and/or Supplemental Security Income. What kind of…
As a Social Security disability attorney, I am often asked by potential clients whether they can be awarded “partial disability.” The short answer to this is "no" when it comes to Social Security disability cases. Worker’s Compensation, Veterans Disability, and…
Sometimes a work injury can prevent you from being able to work. To what extent it prevents you from doing so affects what benefits you may be eligible for. There are different types of Workers’ Compensation benefits designed to compensate…
Get In Line There are currently over one million people waiting for a decision on their Social Security Disability applications. As many already know firsthand, the Social Security Administration struggles to process all of these claims and render timely decisions.…