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A Social Security overpayment occurs when changes to a recipient’s circumstances, such as employment or access to new resources, are not provided to the SSA in time to adjust monthly benefits.

Children with fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) or those with a condition that falls on the fetal alcohol spectrum are typically able to get Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. There are several listings that the Social Security Administration (SSA) when considering children and adults who struggle with fetal alcohol syndrome. If a child meets any of these criteria, it should be possible to get benefits.

SAFE House is a haven for people suffering from domestic violence. They provide support and guidance to those going through a difficult time, which is why Decker Law Office wanted to get involved. They’re making a charity donation to the organization so they can continue their efforts for the benefit of the whole community. Find out more about this adult house, and why they deserve the attention.

Can you file a wrongful death lawsuit if a loved one has been the victim of a negligent driver? Probably so. When someone is killed in a car accident and the at-fault driver was driving at a high speed, intoxicated or intentionally driving recklessly, you may indeed have a wrongful death case.

Social Security disability benefits may be approved for high blood pressure when a person’s BP is over 140/90 and is a secondary symptom of kidney disease, obesity, cardiovascular disorders or other serious medical issue. To meet criteria for SSD eligibility guidelines for high blood pressure, you must prove your condition prevents you from being “gainfully employed” and that high blood pressure significantly interferes with at least one physiological system.

The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a tax credit for people filing head of household, married filing jointly, single or as a qualifying widower who have adjusted gross incomes not exceeding specific yearly income limits as established by the IRS.

Just about every American has to work in order to survive. Since labor is such a central part of our lives, every person deserves a safe and productive working environment. Fortunately, there are laws in place designed to protect the rights of the worker that will help ensure you get the coverage you deserve should you ever sustain an injury on the job. Here are some workers compensation tips for any disputes.

Every year, millions of American workers find themselves suffering from a disabling health condition that prevents them from maintaining a regular work schedule and prevents them from earning enough income.

Mental disorders qualifying someone to receive Social Security disability benefits not only include serious mental illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and general psychosis but also severe depression, anxiety, phobias and obsessive-compulsive disorder.

When applying for SSD, the application will include a question asking when the disability began. This “alleged onset date” or “disability onset date” is important because it helps determine whether the application will be approved and may influence how much disability back pay an applicant is entitled to receive.

Disabling conditions as defined by the Social Security Administration are physical or psychological conditions severe enough to prevent a person from working and earning “gainful income” for at least one year.

There is no listing for diabetes in the Social Security Administration’s Blue Book, which is SSA’s manual for what a claimant has to show in order for an administrative law judge to award disability benefits. People who are disabled by diabetes have to qualify for disability benefits under another listing.

The open enrollment period itself is being cut in half. Last year, the window to sign up for 2017 insurance was from Nov. 1, 2016 through Jan. 31, 2017. This year, the enrollment period is only six weeks, from Nov. 1 until Dec. 15.

Many deserving people who file an application for social security disability benefits are initially denied. There are two types of denials. The first is a “technical denial”. When someone is technically denied it is usually because they have not worked long enough to qualify for benefits or they are presently working.

Most Social Security disability claims submitted to the SSA in New Mexico are initially denied due to missing documentation, incorrect documentation, overworked or uninformed staff at the state agency level, or lack of evidence validating a disability. When a disability claim is denied, applicants can file a reconsideration appeal, but the majority of those reconsideration appeals in New Mexico are denied.

While not as well documented as accidents involving motor vehicles, a large number of accidents in New Mexico involving bicycles, trains, and motorcycle accidents occur each year and have the potential to lead to serious injuries and substantial property damage.

Accidents involving large commercial semi-trucks are usually severe in nature. The average semi-truck and trailer weighs about 40 tons, which is about 40 times heavier than the average car. This significant size and weight difference is one reason why these accidents result in significant injuries and property damage.

There are few things as difficult as losing a loved one due to an untimely death. An experienced wrongful death attorney at Decker Law Office LLC understands that the survivors of a loved one who dies due to a wrongful death are frequently left with emotional trauma and harsh financial realities. Some of these costs include medical bills and funeral expenses.

If you filed for Social Security disability and your claim was denied by the SSA Appeals Council and the administrative law judge (ALJ), you can still file another appeal with a Federal District Court. Filing a Federal Court disability review is a civil action representing the last and final action of the SSA appeals process.

Most people filing for Social Security disability do not hire an attorney until they have received their first denial. Attorneys handling disability denials at the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) level will examine the original claim for errors and decide if more medical documentation is needed for the judge to determine a disability exists.

Disability representatives and attorneys have their hands full when it comes to achieving the best possible outcome for you. If your case has been denied, though, it may not be wise to have them represent you during a federal appeal. See why it makes more sense to refer the case to a local federal court attorney, so you have the best possible chance of winning. 

Have you recently been diagnosed with one kind of several different endocrine system disorders? If so, you might need support with filing your application for a disability claim or to assist you if your first application was denied.

Applications for Social Security Disability Insurance can be denied for a wide variety of reasons. For some, their Date Last Insured has passed, while others may have included errors in their paperwork. Whatever the case, a denial can be met with an application for reconsideration. If that fails too, the next appeal involves a court date with an administrative law judge. Learn all about this SSA law judge disability hearing.

Multiple factors determine how much an injured worker receives from a workers compensation benefits claim. Most of these factors involve what happened to the worker as a result of the accident–severity of injury, whether body parts sustained complex injuries and if the impairment is permanent. In most cases, an employer and their insurance company will evaluate medical care costs and wage loss benefits to settle on an amount paid out at some point in the future. A settlement’s value may also increase if the injured employee proves they will need additional and/or ongoing treatments.

When applying for Social Security disability benefits, the first part of the process is to determine your eligibility. The Social Security Administration uses a medical guide, the Blue Book, to decide if your illness or condition calls for disability payments.