CDL Social Security Disability Law Blog

Applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) can often feel like navigating a corn maze wearing a blindfold. It's filled with bureaucratic hurdles and confusing legalities. Many ask, "Why is it so hard to get my disability approved?" This blog explores the common challenges faced during the disability claim process and offers insight into why these obstacles exist. 

Breast cancer is a life-altering diagnosis, impacting patients not only physically and emotionally but also financially. Many individuals find themselves unable to work due to the time involved and the side effects of treatment such as surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation. This is where disability income becomes crucial. It offers a financial lifeline that helps patients focus on recovery without the overwhelming stress of financial insecurity.

Living abroad doesn't necessarily mean giving up your Social Security benefits. Many individuals wonder if they can still receive their Social Security payments if they move overseas. The answer may be more positive than you expect.

Navigating the maze of Social Security Disability benefits can be daunting. With nearly 10 million people receiving disability benefits in the United States, the process is both complex and frustrating. However, understanding key components like the Social Security Disability Consultative Examination (CE) can help applicants prepare effectively. Let's delve into what a CE entails and how it impacts disability claims. 

As you prepare for the Social Security changes that 2024 will bring, you should know about all of the benefits to which you may be entitled. This guide will walk you through the variety of Social Security benefits available so you can ensure you’re receiving all the money you qualify for. 

Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits will increase 3.2% in 2024 for more than 71 million Americans. If you receive either of these benefits, you’ll likely have questions concerning what this means for your monthly benefit and other potential changes. Keep reading for all you need to know about the COLA adjustment for 2024.

At the end of a long, hard day at work, the idea that it would be nicer to not work at all may come to mind. The reality, though, is not nearly as relaxing as one would think.

Every year, thousands of Americans battle for Social Security disability benefits–including those who have already won their case. The sheer number of errors and red tape frustrates both sides of political lines, as well as Social Security officials themselves.  

If you’ve even glanced at the news this month, you’ve probably seen headline after headline about how the US might not be able to pay its debts, and that the country might even default. With that possibility looming overhead, many Americans have wondered if their Social Security benefits are on the chopping block.

Social Security is associated with retirees, but it also covers disabled people through Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and those with limited resources through Supplemental Security Income (SSI).