If this is your first time filing for Social Security disability benefits, or SSD, then you likely have a lot of questions. Lucky for you, Aiello Law Group has all the answers! Are you asking yourself, what questions should you ask before hiring an SSD lawyer? How Much Do SSD Lawyers Typically Charge For Their […]
The Effect of Social Media on Your Disability, Workers Compensation, or Personal Injury Case
Social media has no doubt become an important part of people’s lives today. People use it to talk about what’s going on in their lives, how they’re feeling, and even express details of their personal experiences. That’s why it’s no surprise that social media posts are frequently used as evidence during official legal proceedings, including […]
COVID-19 and Disability: How An Attorney Can Improve Your Odds of Winning Benefits
For those actively seeking disability benefits, approval is really the only thing that matters. The problem is, as hard as it was before to get through the intricate process without a rejection, it’s even harder now that COVID-19 has shut down so many Social Security Administration (SSA) offices and made it harder for patients with […]
Are There Financial Resources to Help While Waiting For Social Security Disability Benefits?
Once you’ve applied for Social Security disability benefits, there is still a significant waiting period you have to endure until you actually find out if you’re approved. It takes at least three months, and that’s not including the time you have to wait to receive your benefits once you’ve actually been approved. If you don’t […]
7 Social Security Disability Benefits Myths
Social Security disability (SSD) benefits are something most people don’t understand until the day comes for them to need them. To make sure you’re not confused about the specifics of filing your claim, we’ve gone ahead and compiled a few of the most common Social Security disability benefits myths that you may have heard below […]
How Does Marriage Affect Social Security Disability?
Social Security matters can be complicated enough when just talking about married couples who earn dramatically difference incomes. When you throw divorce, additional marriages, survivors’ benefits, and/or adult child benefits into the mix, things can understandably get even more complex. Fortunately, our attorneys at Aiello Law Group can help set you straight by describing a […]
Social Security Cost Of Living Adjustment Announced at 1.3% for 2021
Once again, it’s that time of year. The time of year when Aiello Law Group announces the latest cost of living adjustment (COLA) increase that will hopefully improve the lives of more than 72 million Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients across the country in 2021. As we’ve explained before, […]
Can You Work While Receiving Social Security Disability Benefits?
In order for you to qualify for Social Security disability benefits, you must be unable to accomplish what is known as “substantial gainful activity (SGA),” which basically means doing any work that allows you to earn more than $1,260 per month (2020), or $2,110 if you’re blind. Are There Exceptions? For those receiving SSDI, there […]
