Social Security Disability compensates workers in Charlotte, North Carolina, who no longer work physically as they did before. It differs from Supplemental Security insurance, which gets funded by public taxes. Applicants must meet certain requirements to qualify for...
Social Security Disability
Social Security Disability
Chronic fatigue sufferers may qualify for SSD
Residents of Charlotte and other parts of North Carolina may be suffering from chronic fatigue syndrome. Some people with this condition hold part-time jobs that are flexible. Others are not able to work and have questions about receiving Social Security disability...
SSD: How benefits affect retirement accounts
When people in North Carolina begin to receive Social Security benefits, they are likely to be grateful but confused about receiving benefits while still holding onto retirement accounts. Will your pension be eliminated? Will you receive lower monthly payments because...
SSD benefits: Rule to know before applying
There comes a time when many U.S. workers will need to begin using the Social Security benefits that they've paid into for years. Some residents of North Carolina will wait until they are 65 years or older while others may need benefits sooner. However, everyone will...
An attorney can help in the Social Security disability process
The questions in your head and the ones you voice seem endless. Your medical ailment prevents you from working, and you understand that you have few options to provide for your family. After initial research, you realize that the obvious option is to seek Social...
What can delay SSD benefits?
When you apply for SSD benefits, you probably need to get approved as soon as possible. Unfortunately, getting approved is not something that happens overnight. In Charlotte, if your application is denied and you appeal, you can expect to wait an average of eight...
What blue-collar workers should keep in mind when applying for SSD
A career can take a real toll on your body, particularly if you do manual labor. Years of lifting, pulling, pushing and twisting don’t just put you at risk for an acute injury. You may also suffer from long-term wear and tear that, over time, has a real impact. As...
Is it possible to work while you file for disability benefits?
When you apply for disability benefits, many details about your future can be uncertain. What happens if the government does not approve your benefits? How long will it take for your application to go through? Will you have the funds you need to support yourself and...
When can your SSDI benefits be garnished?
If you're receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), you likely depend on this money to pay for housing, food, medical care and other necessities. However, did you know that in some cases, your payments can be garnished to pay the money you owe?Social...
The long process of disability approval
An illness or injury that prevents you from going to work can be stressful in several ways. Not only are you dealing with the suffering of the illness or injury, but you may also have expensive medical treatments or prescriptions to afford, which may be difficult if...