Alcohol and drug addiction is prevalent throughout our society, not just in New Orleans as some would have us believe. As a social security disability attorney, I am often asked how people with drug or alcohol addiction are able to get disability benefits. I have also been asked whether having a drug addiction or being…
The surprising answer is – YOU DON’T NEED TO WAIT!! You can file for social security disability benefits on the day that your doctor diagnoses you with a disability, or on the first day you can no longer work because of your disability. Many people mistakenly believe that they must be disabled for a certain…
Congratulations! Your social security disability benefits claim was approved. If you are like most of my Louisiana disability clients, after your SSDI claim has been approved – you want to know - WHEN WILL I GET THE DISABILITY BENEFITS I HAVE BEEN AWARDED? It will usually take a few months for your benefits to start…
You can apply for social security disability benefits or supplemental security income benefits in a number of ways. The best and most reliable method is to go to your local social security office and apply in person. I am listing a few Louisiana Social Security Offices here for your reference. 1616 Joe Yenni Blvd, Kenner,…
I am often asked by Metairie social security disability claimants how social security defines disability. So, I thought the answer to this question would make a great blog post. The short answer is, for most people, disability is defined as: an inability to engage in any substantial gainful activity by reason of any medically determinable…
According to a report from the Associated Press and published in the New Orleans Times Picayune, Social Security recipients are unlikely to receive a cost of living adjustment (COLA) to their monthly benefits in 2011. COLAs are set automatically based upon a complicated formula that takes into account inflation. With the country’s struggling economy, the…
Today marks the relaunch of LouisianaDisabilityLaw.com. I am Luling Disability Attorney Loyd J. Bourgeois, and I am proud to announce the redesign and relaunch of my Louisiana Disability Law website. The new and improved site includes Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on social security disability (SSDI) and ERISA long-term disability (LTD). The content has been updated…