Did You Know You Are Paying Premiums into Social Security Disability Insurance?
Did you know you are paying premiums into Social Security Disability Insurance? Some of my clients do not realize that they are paying into the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program through FICA taxes when they work. When your employer withholds FICA taxes from your paycheck, a portion of that withholding is used to fund […]
Diabetic Neuropathy and Social Security Disability
Diabetic neuropathy and Social Security disability. If you suffer from diabetes mellitus, you are probably all too familiar with the various disabling symptoms caused by this disease. One such complication is neuropathy of the extremities. Diabetic neuropathy is a type of damage that can affect the nerves throughout your body. This commonly occurs in the […]
How I Run My Social Security Disability Law Office to Best Help My Clients
How I run my Social Security disability law office to best help my clients. I take immense pride in representing my clients in the way that I would want to be represented. My standards are high, and I believe my clients benefit from that. I am constantly comparing my business practices not only with other […]
Key Considerations for the Evaluation of an Initial Social Security Disability Denial Letter
Key considerations for the evaluation of an initial Social Security disability denial letter. For a disability claimant, there is nothing more frustrating than receiving that initial denial letter from the Social Security Administration (SSA) after applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Despite this frustration, it is important for a […]
We Have Moved!
We have moved! The Law Office of Scott D. Lewis has changed locations to better serve our Indiana residents’ needs. Our new address is 428 North College Avenue, Indianapolis Indiana 46202. While we are just blocks away from our old location, we believe the new location will create better access to our clients. The newly […]
Social Security Disability Hearing Options On the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Hearing Agreement Form
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected much of how Social Security conducts its business, including how it holds disability hearings. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, a claimant had the option to appear either in person or by video teleconferencing for his/her disability hearing before an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ). In March 2020, Social Security temporarily closed […]
Medical Treatment Updates and Your Disability Claim: How an Attorney Can Help
Medical treatment updates and your disability claim: how an attorney can help. When evaluating a disability claim for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and/or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Social Security will closely evaluate a claimant’s medical evidence to determine whether he/she meets its guidelines. It is the claimant’s duty to keep Social Security informed of […]
The Importance of A Representative Brief for Your Social Security Disability Hearing
The importance of a representative brief for your Social Security disability hearing. A representative brief can be a very valuable tool for your Social Security Disability Hearing. Our office submits a representative brief for a client prior to his/her hearing for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and/or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) before an Administrative Law […]
How Much Will My Social Security Disability Payment Be?
How much will my Social Security disability payment be? The amount of monthly Social Security disability payments can vary greatly from person to person. There are two distinct disability programs that pay monthly benefits. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a program where workers who pay federal taxes may be entitled to payments if they […]
Attending College While Applying for Social Security Disability Benefits
Attending college while applying for Social Security disability benefits. You or someone you know may be applying for Social Security disability benefits while attending college. People living with disabilities may attend college for several reasons. You may want to try to learn new skills to find employment consistent with your limitations, or you may want […]