Social Security Disability Information Center

Social Security’s 5-Month Waiting Period for Disability Benefits

January 28, 2010

After Indianapolis Social Security Disability Attorney Scott D. Lewis wins his client’s disability claim, he often finds himself explaining to the claimant why their benefits will not start immediately from their onset date. Although he’s not certain why the Social Security Administration (SSA) has a waiting period, he attempts to explain to his clients when […]

Obtaining Social Security Disability Benefits for Depression

January 26, 2010

Does major depression keep you from getting and/or keeping a job? Many Indiana residents find themselves receiving a denial letter from the Social Security Administration (SSA) when attempting to receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. Indianapolis Social Security Disability Attorney Scott Lewis has found that, at the hearing level, […]

Social Security Disability Benefits Award Payment

January 21, 2010

Have you won your Social Security disability claim but are still waiting for your first disability payment? When Indiana Social Security Disability Attorney Scott Lewis gets a favorable outcome for his Social Security disability client’s claim, the claimant often asks him, “When will I receive my first payment?” Unfortunately, it is just simply impossible for […]

Crohn’s Disease and Social Security Disability Benefits

January 12, 2010

Crohn’s disease is an ongoing disorder causing inflammation in the digestive tract (also known as gastrointestinal (GI) tract.) As Crohn’s disease may affect any area of the GI tract, it most commonly affects the lower portion of the small intestines. The most common symptoms of Crohn’s disease are abdominal pain and diahhrea. Some other symptoms […]

Social Security Disability Benefit Payments Going Paperless?

January 11, 2010

Indiana residence who receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments may not be aware of the most recent announcement by the Treasury Department that disability checks may become completely paperless. In December of 2010, the Treasury Department announced that government issued checks to SSDI or SSI recipients will begin going paperless as of […]

Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) Hearing Decision

January 8, 2010

Are you an Indiana resident that has appeared in front of an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) for your Social Security disability benefits hearing? Like most claimants, learning the terminology used by the Social Security Administration (SSA) can very confusing and difficult to understand. Indianapolis Social Security Disability Attorney Scott D. Lewis always attempts to assists […]