Category: Social Security Disability

Some 30 years ago, an individual diagnosed as having Down syndrome was only expected to live to age 25. Today, thanks to increased research and corresponding medical treatments, individuals with Down syndrome are expected to live to age 60 or older. This statistic alone proves the important role that increased funding, research...

Millions of Americans rely upon federal Social Security disability benefits to afford necessities like housing and food. An individual may qualify to receive SSD benefits if he or she was born with or developed a physical or mental disability later in life. Additionally, individuals who suffer from serious illnesses that adversely affect...

April is officially Autism Awareness month. Across the U.S., millions of Americans have been formally diagnosed as being autistic. Individuals with autism may exhibit unique symptoms, but nearly all experience difficulty making eye contact, communicating and interacting in a social setting. An autistic individual may also engage in repetitive behaviors, be unable...

Computer hacking and other types of cyber crime have become some of the most pressing concerns for American businesses, institutions and everyday citizens. Despite our attempts to keep personal information private and secure, hackers have recently proven that they are able to break through the online security systems of stores like Target...

In February of 2013, the newest version of the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act was introduced in Congress. Though little movement has been made in progressing the bill towards passage since that time, support for the ABLE Act is building slowly but surely. In essence, the ABLE...

One of the disadvantages that disabled individuals often face is that the general public often misperceives what it means to be disabled. A broad range of disabilities may qualify an individual to receive Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. However, in each case the applicant’s condition and ability to remain working is thoroughly...

As the Target retail data security breach has reminded the American public, anyone can become a target for fraudsters at any time. However, individuals who receive Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits may be at a greater risk for financial fraud victimization than members of the general public are. This is...

Over the past several weeks, we have discussed various aspects of the fraud scandal currently rocking the Social Security Administration (SSA). As we mentioned, hundreds of applicants for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, their attorneys and their physicians may be found guilty of defrauding the SSA. What makes this story...

Many parents of little girls in Maryland know all about American Girl dolls. The dolls grace the birthday lists of a number of girls across the country, and they have for decades. Although the dolls are more expensive than others, many parents and their children appreciate that American Girl...

Last month, we wrote about a specific kind of mistake being made by the Social Security Administration (SSA) that is costing many vulnerable Americans significant consequences. Specifically, the SSA has overpaid thousands of Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits recipients and has then insisted that these beneficiaries repay the overage amounts....