Michigan Social Security Disability Attorneys

SSA Wait Times for Disability Claim Processing Increases

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If you have applied for disability benefits and are experiencing delays in a decision from the Social Security Administration (SSA), you’re not alone. Social Security wait times have increased over the past several years and have doubled since 2016. The total average processing time for 2024 so far is 225 days, compared to 110 days…

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What to Expect When Your Disabled Child Turns 18

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Turning 18 is a tremendous milestone for anyone, marking the beginning of adulthood in the eyes of the law. For a disabled child, however, it also means significant changes in their eligibility for benefits and role in decision-making. Once your disabled child reaches adulthood, you legally can no longer make decisions for them regarding their…

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What Respiratory Disorders Qualify for Disability Benefits?

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If your respiratory disorder makes it impossible for you to work, you may be able to get the benefits you need to support yourself and your family. Common Lung Diseases and Breathing Problems for Disability Claims The Social Security Administration’s Blue Book includes medical conditions that the SSA considers disabling. However, having a condition in…

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Court Ruling, Regulations to Affect SSD Claims

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The House Ways and Means Social Security subcommittee recently organized a hearing in which witnesses discussed pending changes affecting how the Social Security Administration (SSA) processes claims for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. A detailed article on the proceedings appears here. The changes are expected to affect the efforts of private disability insurers to…

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Oregon Couple Claims SSA Seeks Repayment of Benefits

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An older Oregon couple—he with a degenerative muscle disease and she with a rare form of cancer—claim they are now entangled in a battle with the Social Security Administration (SSA) as they battle for their lives. A detailed article on the couple’s claims is available here. Last year, the SSA sent the couple a letter…

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