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By Kenton Koszdin on March 19, 2020
In Blogs
What Are The Most Commonly Approved Social Security Benefits Claims?
By Kenton Koszdin on March 17, 2020
In Social Security Disability
Social security benefits for disability can be hard to get. Statistics show that between 60% to 70% of claims are denied the first time. Here are the top five most commonly approved.
Ability to Speak English No Longer a Requirement for SSDI Assessment
By Kenton Koszdin Law Office on March 3, 2020
In Law & Information
As of April 27, 2020, the SSA will not view the inability to speak English as an element when they assess whether a person should receive SSDI.
Are There Time Limits for a Workers’ Compensation Claim?
By Kenton Koszdin Law Office on February 17, 2020
In Workers Compensation
The simple answer to this question is “Yes.” However, there are different components of a Workers’ Compensation (WC) claim with various applicable time limits.
Arthritis and Social Security Disability
By Kenton Koszdin Law Office on January 29, 2020
In Social Security Disability
With the significant pain and joint swelling that can come with any type of arthritis, this disease can limit your ability to work and perform everyday activities.
New Definition of ‘Employee’ Effective January 1 in California
By Kenton Koszdin Law Office on January 10, 2020
In Law & Information
With the new law, a worker is considered to be an independent contractor only if the entity paying the worker can verify all three factors
Partially Disabled Does Not Qualify for Social Security Disability Benefits
By Kenton Koszdin Law Office on December 30, 2019
In Social Security Disability
If a person is partially disabled, are they eligible to collect Social Security Disability (SSDI) benefits? No. You must be totally disabled in order to receive SSDI payments. The Social Security Administration (SSA) defines those who earn more than a certain monthly amount to be engaged in what it calls “substantially gainful activity.” For 2020, those monthly… Read More
What Is the Relationship Between Workers’ Compensation and Social Security Disability?
By Kenton Koszdin Law Office on December 17, 2019
In Disability Insurance
Benefit programs like Workers’ Compensation and Social Security Disability may seem to offer the same benefit because they provide payments for those who are disabled. But these public programs have different benefits as well as different eligibility criteria.
New Online Method Available to Report Imposter Social Security Scam Calls
By Kenton Koszdin Law Office on December 4, 2019
In Social Security Benefits
If you have received any type of phone call that claims to be from the SSA and that you believe is fraudulent, please report it. And now it is easy to do so.
Can Other Payments Affect Social Security Disability Benefits?
By Kenton Koszdin Law Office on November 19, 2019
In Social Security Benefits
Social Security Disability Benefits payments can be affected by income from other sources. Here are some guidelines to help you.