Social Security Disability

What Impact Does a Workers’ Comp Settlement Have On SSDI?

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Some employees may be eligible to receive both Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and workers’ compensation benefits if they have a work-related illness or injury. However, it’s important to know that if you currently receive workers’ comp benefits, your eligibility for disability benefits could be negatively impacted. Can You Collect SSDI and Workers’ Comp Benefits…

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You Can Still Get Help with SSD Despite Office Closures: Here’s How

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The spread of COVID-19, the coronavirus, has led to the closure of many businesses and offices across the U.S. including the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) field office network. The closure of the field offices, which began on Tuesday, March 24th, is set to continue until further notice. For those that depend on SSA for disability,…

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Americans with Disabilities Day Celebrates 29th Anniversary of the ADA

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The Americans with Disabilities Act was passed on July 26th, 1990 in order to protect individuals with disabilities in many areas of life including jobs, schools, public or private locations, or transportation. As we celebrate the ADA’s 29th anniversary, we share with our readers the five sections (“titles”) of the ADA and the impact it…

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Dick Freeburn Announces Firm’s Addition of SSD Division on TV’s Good Day PA

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  Recently, Dick Freeburn of Freeburn Law appeared on ABC 27’s Good Day PA to announce an expansion of the firm’s practice areas to include Social Security Disability cases. You may view the segment here: What is Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)? Social Security Disability Insurance is a benefit provided by the Social Security Administration that…

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About Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

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The Social Security Administration (SSA) makes Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits available to citizens who are currently disabled and unable to work due to an impairment caused by illness or injury. Sadly, the SSA denies the majority of claims for SSDI benefits—including 60% of initial claims—and 85% of appeals. To make matters worse, an…

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