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If you have a child, you know that your role as a parent never ends. That’s especially true if you have a child with special needs. Mental and physical limitations can mean your child may never be completely independent. One way to help is through a guardianship. What is a guardianship? A guardianship is a legal relationship in which one…
For Indiana residents who are disabled and need to apply for Social Security Disability benefits, they are commonly concerned about the wait time for a decision. It can be extensive especially if there is an appeal. Often, this is related to questions about the illness, injury or condition and the Social Security Administration (SSA) and its Disability Determination Services (DDS)…
For millions of Americans who rely on government disability benefits to make ends meet when they cannot work, it can come as a shock when they discover that they may no longer be eligible, or that stricter eligibility requirements have made their condition no longer covered. The Social Security Administration (SSA), like most government agencies, has a complex bureaucratic process…
When it comes time for Indiana residents to have their Social Security Disability benefits reviewed, it can be a worrisome time as they think about what will happen if they are not renewed. The prospect of losing benefits can leave the person as apprehensive as they were during the initial application process. Losing the benefits can create a host of…
If you’re considering taking on the role of legal guardian for another person, you’ll likely have questions about the process and what your responsibilities will be. One issue that doesn’t come up as often as others is that of the guardianship bond, but it’s important you understand what it means for you. Initial appointment as a guardian When a petition…
When the government denied your application for Social Security disability (SSD) benefits, you could not help but take it personally. You find yourself among the 67% of disabled workers who have had their initial applications denied. The Social Security Administration (SSA) had its reasons, and there are a variety of them from having the ability to do other type of…
Your medical ailment qualifies you for Social Security disability (SSD) benefits. As a disabled worker, you and your family need this money, and the government approved your application. The months-long process of applying for the benefits, waiting to hear about an outcome have ended. Now, you wonder just how much in monthly benefits that the Social Security Administration (SSA) has…
Indiana residents who can no longer work due to a medical condition may be eligible to receive Social Security Disability benefits. In order to qualify for SSD benefits, the individual applying for benefits must show that their condition meets the Social Security Administration’s (SSA’s) definition of disability. The easiest way to prove this is to show that your condition is…
Some people are surprised and discouraged when they find out that the Social Security Administration (SSA) rejected their application for their disability benefits. SSA’s denials are common, and if this happened to you, you must know that not everything is lost. Under the law, you have the right to challenge the SSA’s decision and fight for your rights through the…
Obtaining SSD or SSI benefits can be a complicated process and it can take a long time to see it through. But even when you’ve completed the journey, you’ll still need to periodically update the Social Security Administration (SSA) on your status in order to continue receiving those benefits. What is a continuing disability review? A continuing disability review (CDR)…