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September 15, 2009
Those classified as mentally retarded can sometimes find themselves with their claim for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits denied. Although some of these claims may be initially denied, the Social Security Administration (SSA) does acknowledge the disabling effects of mental retardation in its listing of impairments. Listing 12.05 […]
Read MoreAugust 26, 2009
A class action lawsuit, Martinez vs. Astrue, was settled in California paving the way for the monies owed to Social Security benefits claimants or recipients. This settlement may effect over 200,000 people. In this lawsuit, 120,000 people refused assistance may request back payments or reapply for benefits and 80,000 people wrongfully denied may receive restitution. Over […]
Read MoreAugust 25, 2009
Indiana Social Security benefits recipients look forward to the annual Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA) they receive each year. COLA is the annual increases that recipients receive in their benefits to offset inflation in the economy. The Social Security Administration (SSA) began these automatic increases in 1975. Many disability benefits recipients rely on these increases each year to […]
Read MoreAugust 21, 2009
Indiana Social Security Claimants attempting to get disability benefits for mental impairments should be aware of the criteria the Social Security Administration (SSA) may look at when evaluating their claim. The SSA evaluation of a disability on the basis of a mental disorder is based on the following: Documentation of a medically determinable impairment(s); Degree […]
Read MoreAugust 20, 2009
A child under age 18 can qualify if he or she meets the Social Security Administration’s definition of disability for children, and if his or her income and resources fall within the eligibility limits. The requirements for children can differ from adults. Since children do not have a work history, the funds for children with […]
Read MoreAugust 12, 2009
Indiana residents who suffer with Bipolar Disorder often find themselves in front of an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) when attempting to get their Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. The Social Security Administration (SSA) recognizes the existence of Bipolar Disorder in their “Listing of Impairments” under listing 12.04 Affective […]
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