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TOP 5 DISABILITIES THAT THE SSA APPROVES MOST
If you are filing an application for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), then you may wonder what top 5 disabilities the SSA approves most. Understanding this can help you see where your claim fits in. The truth is, there is no single list that guarantees approval. The SSA evaluates… Read More »
CAREGIVERS & THE SSD PROCESS
HOW CAREGIVERS CAN HELP THROUGH THE DISABILITY PROCESS If you’re a caregiver for someone with a severe disability, then you already know how challenging daily life can be. But when your loved one can no longer work, the stress of lost income adds another layer of difficulty. You may be looking for answers for… Read More »
BANKRUPTCY COURT TO HEAR SSA OVERPAYMENT CASE
BANKRUPTCY COURT HAS JURISDICTION TO HEAR OVERPAYMENT CASE Overpayment cases are not normally heard by any judges outside of the Social Security Administration. However, the 5th Circuit, in Benjamin v. United States of America, (5th Circuit 07/26/2019), has ruled that the Bankruptcy Court has jurisdiction to hear a representative payee’s overpayment case. Benjamin was acting as… Read More »
OPPOSITIONAL DEFIANT DISORDER (ODD) & SSI
WHAT IS OPPOSITIONAL DEFIANT DISORDER (ODD)? Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) is a mental condition where a child or teenager has a pattern of hostile, defiant behavior. This behavior targets authority figures such as parents, teachers, and other adults. Children and teens with ODD often display behaviors that are aggressive. Also, they usually have trouble… Read More »
