There is more bad news on the horizon for claimants and recipients of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). At the end of 2014, Congress passed the federal budget. The money allocated to the Social...
Month: January 2015
Car wreck kills child pedestrian, critically injures another
January ended tragically for a Tennessee family when their 11-year-old son was killed in an accident. The deceased victim and a friend were on their way to a shop in the area when the car wreck happened. The boys were walking on the sidewalk among a group of people...
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) – Childhood CDRs
I recently discussed the process of Continuing Disability Review (CDR) in my blog. When a child is receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) as a child, her claim will be reviewed by the Social Security Administration when the child turns eighteen (18). The SSA...
Important facts on workplace injury claims in Tennessee
Tennessee employees injured at work before July 1, 2014 may benefit from an awareness of the basic rules and requirements governing the workers' compensation system. The first step to take relates to reporting the workplace injury. An injured person has 30 days after...
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) – Income and Resources
To qualify for Supplemental Security Income (SSI), a person must: You must earn less than a specified income level;You must have limited resources; andYou must meet the definition of disability.As to the Income Limitation for Supplemental Security Income (SSI),...
Is there a time limit for claims after a car accident?
In the legal system in our country, a statute of limitations refers to the time limit in which legal action can be taken or claims filed. Any person in Tennessee involved in a car accident will have to file a claim within a specified time frame. The statute of...
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) – Immediate Action Needed
If you are receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), please read the following bulletin and contact your Congressman or Congresswoman! Proposed House Rules Will Prevent Congressional Debate on Social...
Sad start to 2015 after Tennessee car wreck leaves 1 dead
For many people, the start of a new year is a time of resolutions, planning and even experiencing new beginnings. Sadly, the family of a victim fatally injured in a car wreck in Tennessee has to deal with his death instead. The accident, which happened on an early...
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) – Continuing Disability Reviews
After a Claimant has been approved for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SS)), the Social Security Administration (SSA) will periodically review the Claimant's case for continued eligibility. This...