Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Social Security Administration Seeks to Do Away with Paper Checks. Find Out All About It and Where You Can Go for Legal Help with Your Social Security Disability Case
The Social Security Disability benefits process is full of confusing and difficult things, but for most Social Security Disability recipients, the final step of getting a paper check in hand and cashing it is probably the easiest part. However, this is set to change, and Social Security Disability applicants and recipients need to know… Read More »
Social Security Disability Back Pay – What Is It and How Can You Get It?
If you have ever had a friend or family member who has been granted Social Security Disability benefits, you may have heard them talk about Social Security Disability back pay and you may have wondered what exactly that is. Indeed, while Social Security Disability back pay is an important part of the benefits that… Read More »
Social Security Disability Updates: The Scoop About the Year 2034 and Your Social Security Disability Benefits
There is no question that since the inauguration of a new president and a new administration earlier this year, there have been a lot of questions about the stability and soundness of the Social Security Disability program that helps millions of disabled and retired Americans financially survive. This week, there is news about the… Read More »
Do I Have to Pay Taxes on My Social Security Disability Benefits? Find Out Now
One of the things about American life that we all have to face is that Uncle Sam wants his cut when it comes to taxes. From state income tax, to capital gains, federal income tax, and even to some lawsuit settlement proceeds, taxes are something that virtually all Americans are familiar with, and must… Read More »
If I Get Married Will I Lose My Social Security Disability Benefits?
For most people, getting married is a time of wedded bliss, love, and celebration with family and friends. However, if you are soon-to-be married and are receiving Social Security Disability benefits, you may have some anxiety and apprehension about how saying “I do” might impact your benefits. If this sounds like you, it is… Read More »
Your Social Security Disability Questions Answered: How Much Social Security Disability Backpay Can I Receive in My Social Security Disability Case?
One of the things that many Social Security Disability claimants may wonder about is how much backpay they may be entitled to if they are successful with their Social Security Disability case. Indeed, backpay is an important component of a Social Security Disability case – especially one that has gone on for a long… Read More »
Social Security Disability Recipient Receives News of Claw Back, Stopped Payments Among Changing Laws – Get Legal Help With Your Social Security Disability Case Now
A recent story about a Virginia educator that got hit not only with a notice to repay “overpaid” benefits, but who was also simultaneously cut off from receiving benefits after over 25 years of receiving them, comes as a surprise to disabled and retired Americans alike. According to news reports, Virginia educator Curtis Brandon… Read More »
New Social Security Administration Commissioner Sworn-In – What Changes Should Disabled Americans Watch Out For?
Earlier this month, a new Social Security Administration commissioner was sworn into his post, and Social Security Disability benefits recipients, applicants, and disabled individuals throughout the United States are wondering what kinds of changes they should look out for in the near future. The change to the agency’s leadership comes at a time where… Read More »
All About Social Security Disability Benefits: How Much Work Do I Need to be Eligible?
One of the number one questions that disabled Americans have when they think about potentially applying for Social Security Disability benefits is just how much work they need to have done to be eligible. Indeed, while most Americans are aware of the Social Security Disability system, and the fact that disabled individuals in the… Read More »
Understanding the Social Security Disability Process: The Four Steps in Your SSD Case
For many disabled Americans who are seeking Social Security Disability benefits, the application process can be complex and confusing. However, the challenging Social Security Disability applications process can be made somewhat less perplexing and frustrating by understanding the four typical steps in the lifecycle of a Social Security Disability case. Understanding the steps of… Read More »