Can I be on Long-Term Disability While Applying for SSDI? Last month, on October 9th, Sara Khaki co-presented at a Continuing Legal Education event on Social Security Disability at the Georgia State Bar Headquarters in downtown Atlanta. The seminar was called Health Matters: Representing Employees with Permanent and Temporary Impairments; the event was filled with […]
Many people ask “Do I have to do anything else?” once they start receiving monthly disability benefits. The answer is yes. Â The Social Security Administration (SSA) does a yearly review of disability benefit recipients to ensure that each person receiving benefits does indeed continue to qualify. Â To make sure that you remain eligible, you have […]
Inside the ALJ Hearing at ODAR As many Social Security Disability claimants know, most disability applications are denied with the initial application and appeal. Most cases that are approved are actually awarded at the hearing level where the claimant attends an Administrative Law Judge Hearing at the Office of Disability Adjudication and Review (ODAR) with […]
If you have sustained an injury or disability that you think could qualify you for Social Security Disability Benefits or Social Security Income, there are a few requirements you must meet before you can collect benefits. For instance, anyone who applies for benefits must have an impairment that prevents them from performing substantial gainful work […]
A vocational expert (VE) is essentially a witness who can be called upon by the Social Security Administration (SSA) to testify at a disability appeal hearing. VEs are typically present at most disability hearings and must give their qualified opinion about a claimant’s ability to work. At a hearing, the judge and your legal counsel […]
When the Coronavirus outbreak first began in the early months of 2020, the United States government made a quick decision to give economic impact payments, also referred to as stimulus payments or stimulus checks, to eligible Americans. The purpose of this decision was to mitigate some of the extreme consequences of the virus for businesses, […]
Many individuals across the country qualified for an economic impact payment, commonly referred to as a stimulus check, under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The CARES Act was signed into law in March 2020 and qualified many Americans for stimulus checks, including those currently receiving benefits from the Social Security Administration […]
Much of the country is adapting to a new way of life brought on by the Coronavirus pandemic, and the legal system is no exception. Courts, law enforcement officials, and attorneys alike are redesigning their workflow to accommodate social distancing regulations and stay-at-home orders. While your disability claim or case may have to move to […]
Adalia Ellis Gives Talking Points on a Difficult Conversation https://www.facebook.com/atlantadivorcelawgroup/videos/245348276891819/ How Do I talk about racism with my kids? This is a question many parents have been struggling to answer now. All the hate crime and police brutality against the Black community weigh heavy on our hearts. These are not new things, but this painful […]
Navigating new social practices and other changes brought on by COVID-19 has been challenging for everyone. Yet dealing with such adjustments can be made even more difficult for those in the midst of family-law related issues such as custody battles, divorce proceedings, and child support dilemmas. Although the state has disbanded its stay at home […]
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