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A disability can absolutely wreak havoc on your life, even if you are seeking treatment for your medical condition. While you want to work to support yourself, your disability may simply prevent this. With no way to earn an income, you applied for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. Unfortunately, after many stressful and frustrating levels of appeal, you were denied…
If you have a disease or disability that has lasted for a year, is expected to last for a year or will likely kill you, you cannot work. Bill collectors do not care. Landlords and mortgage companies do not care. Your utility company does not care. These creditors still want to be paid, and they will shut off your utilities,…
There is an understandable sense of relief for Indiana residents who have applied for Social Security Disability benefits and been approved. Not only does this help them make ends meet, but it gives them time to recover from their injuries or condition and prepare for the future. Still, those who have received their benefits and are not yet able to…
Young people in Indiana want to have their independence and be free to live on their own. This includes disabled people who have been getting some form of Social Security Disability benefits. When a young adult receives Supplemental Security Income, there are rules regarding how much they receive. Often, those who are getting SSI are living with parents or guardians.…
Families in Indiana who have a loved one with mental or physical disabilities are concerned about their future. If their loved one needs protection, it is important to know the options to protect them. Adult guardianships can be useful Adult guardianships are often used to protect people who are legally incapacitated due to illness, injury or chronic condition. If, for…
According to the Social Security Administration, approximately 8 million people received Social Security Disability benefits in 2022. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 61 million adults in the United States live with a disability. Considering the substantial difference in those two numbers, we can safely deduce that most disabled people either do not receive Social Security Disability…
You applied for Social Security Disability benefits weeks ago only to finally receive a letter from the Social Security Administration stating your application was denied. This is incredibly frustrating. After all, you know you have a medical condition that makes it impossible to work. Still, an initial denial is not the end of the road. You have the opportunity to…
Social Security Disability Insurance benefits can provide much-needed income to Indiana residents who are no longer able to work for a living due to an injury. Indiana’s workers’ compensation system can do something similar. If you are permanently disabled because of a work-related injury, you may be able to collect benefits from both programs. However, your total amount of benefits will…
If one of your loved ones has become unable to manage their own affairs, due to illness, injury or some other condition, it may be time for you to become their legal guardian in order to protect them. This can be a profound act of love, but it’s also a difficult position to put yourself in. Fortunately, Indiana’s state government…
Parents of disabled children or those with severe autism worry about their children’s futures. And, these fears do not go away as they age, even if they become an independent adult. It is a parent’s job to always worry. However, it is also a parent’s job to plan for their child’s future, and this is where the Law Office of…