Many people who suffer a disability in Michigan are concerned about their ability to collect Social Security Disability (SSD). This is because there are so many misconceptions surrounding Social Security disability payments. As a result, far too many folks don’t realize they are eligible to receive SSD. In order to debunk these...

If you or someone you know struggles with mental health issues, the good news is that this may not necessarily be visible, or obvious to others around them. However, mental health challenges can be huge, and these illnesses must be treated on par with physical health challenges.  That being said, it is...

SSD is short for Social Security Disability. It is part of the U.S. Social Security federal program that gives extra money each month to people who qualify. You qualify for SSD if you have a “total” disability, and you have: 1) Worked long enough and recently enough, and 2) Paid enough...

Have you been denied disability benefits you might be entitled to under the Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Act?  You can appeal this decision by requesting a disability hearing, also known as a Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) hearing.  These hearings, although less formal than going...

Social Security provides a way for people who may have a disability that prevents them from working to receive compensation. Social Security Disability Insurance, called SSDI, covers people who suffer from a medical condition that is expected to last longer than one year or result in their death....

We handle a great deal of Social Security claims at our office and often times people call us after they have been denied benefits on their initial application. Most people who are applying for benefits are in desperate need of the additional income and receiving a denial from the Social Security Administration...