A common misconception about the Social Security Disability program, particularly benefits offered through SSDI program as opposed to SSI, or Supplemental Security Income, is that it is a "welfare" system for those who, on a flimsy excuse, choose not to continue...
Month: February 2018
Compassionate help for a range of mental conditions
Our law office recognizes that any number of mental health conditions, even when properly treated, can be debilitating and leave a resident of Kissimmee or other parts of Central Florida unable to work in gainful employment that suits their skills, no matter how much...
Review of schizophrenia symptoms
Previous posts here have discussed schizophrenia, but it is helpful to review the symptoms and causes of this condition for those Central Florida residents who think they may have this condition and believe it is impacting their ability to find gainful...
Budget proposal may impact disability benefits
The latest round of Congressional budget talks is in full force after the President unveiled his latest budget proposal. Although the President's budget will likely be mulled over and changed substantially before it becomes the law of the land, if it stands,...
Non-citizens can get disability benefits under some conditions
Contrary to some rumors, it is not true that undocumented immigrants can get Social Security disability benefits the same way that an American citizen who lives in Central Florida can. In fact, someone who is not in this country legally is not eligible for Social...
We pursue disability claims for those with muscle, bone problems
Although many people hope to be able to continue to work in industry, construction or other physically demanding fields until they are ready to retire, such is sadly not the case for many Florida workers.In some situations, these workers experience a serious and...
What is an ABLE account?
While this blog has frequently discussed the requirements that Floridians have to meet in order to show that they are legally disabled for the purpose of getting disability benefits through the Social Security Administration, oftentimes, disabled residents of...
What proof do I need to show my mental condition is a disability?
As this blog has discussed on previous occasions, a resident of the Central Florida area can get Social Security disability benefits for a variety of mental health conditions so long as he or she meets the Social Security Administration's requirements.The problem is...