Social Security Disability Insurance Blog
Read Loyd’s Social Security disability insurance claim blog to get the information that you need to know about the important issues surrounding SDDI claims, denials, the appeals processes, SSDI news, and more.
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2020 Social Security COLA will be 1.6% Social Security announces 1.6% increase in benefit checks for 2020. Cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is based on increases in the Consumer Price Index. -
Social Security Scam Scammers calling around claiming to be Social Security representatives in an attempt to scam individuals by obtaining and exploiting their personal information. -
Can I get Social Security Disability for Cancer? As a Louisiana disability attorney, I often get a question along the lines of "I have been diagnosed with cancer. "Can I get disability benefits?" -
Consistent Statements are the Key to SSDI Credibility When your SSDI application is being reviewed, the judge is looking for inconsistencies. Make sure your statements and records are always consistent. -
Debunking Common Myths About SSDI Successfully applying for Social Security Disability benefits requires that you understand what’s true and what’s not true about the SSDI process. -
What to Expect at an SSDI Hearing The more prepared you are for your Social Security Disability benefits hearing, the more likely you are to be successful. Get useful tips for your hearing here. -
Hearing Decisions: Favorable, Unfavorable – What Does It Mean? Following your SSDI hearing, you will get a Notice of Decision in the mail. Your decision will be either Fully Favorable, Partially Favorable, or Unfavorable. -
Do Not Hide or Downplay Pain and Suffering With a Doctor When visiting the doctor with an illness or injury, be specific about the pain and discomfort you feel. This will help build a strong disability claim later on. -
Words vs. Actions – Social Security Administrative Law Judge Social Security administrative law judges will look strongly at what you do and the actions you take and give those actions more weight than your words. -
SSDI - Understanding & Winning Your Disability Claim Loyd is teaching 2 St. Charles Parish Community Ed courses at Hahnville High in Boutte and Destrehan High giving an overview of the disability claim and appeal process.