Recent Blog Posts
Natural Disasters and Disability: What Happens If You Lose Access to Your Benefits?
Natural disasters can be devastating for anyone—but for people who rely on Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), the stakes are even higher. When a hurricane, tornado, or flood strikes, many individuals in states like Arkansas, Oklahoma, Mississippi, Tennessee, Texas, and Louisiana suddenly find themselves without power, housing, transportation, or—critically—access… Read More »
The Role of a Vocational Expert: Friend or Foe at Your Disability Hearing?
If your Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) claim reaches the hearing stage, you’ll likely encounter a key player in the process: the vocational expert. Often referred to as the “VE,” this expert witness plays a critical role in helping the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) decide whether you’re eligible for… Read More »
The Hidden Costs of Delays: Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Apply for SSDI
When you’re living with a disability that prevents you from working, time is more than money—it’s peace of mind, stability, and security. Yet many eligible individuals hesitate to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), either because they’re unsure if they qualify or they hope their condition will improve. Unfortunately, waiting too long to… Read More »
Is a Consultative Exam Required? What SSDI Applicants in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Mississippi, Tennessee, Texas, and Louisiana Need to Know
If you’re applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), you may have heard about something called a Consultative Examination, or CE. This exam is sometimes required by the Social Security Administration (SSA) when they need additional medical information to make a decision on your claim. While the idea of a government-ordered medical exam might… Read More »
Disability Benefits for Undocumented Workers: What Options Exist?
Undocumented workers play an essential role in the economies of many Southern states, yet when injury or illness strikes, they often find themselves unsure where to turn for help. While undocumented immigrants are not eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), there are other potential sources of support—especially in… Read More »
How to Handle Overpayment Notices from Social Security Without Panic
Receiving a notice from the Social Security Administration (SSA) stating that you’ve been overpaid can be alarming—especially if you’re living on a fixed income. Whether you receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), an overpayment notice means the SSA believes you were paid more than you should have received and… Read More »
The Importance of Medical-Vocational Allowances in SSDI Approvals
For individuals in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Mississippi, Tennessee, Texas, and Louisiana, securing Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits can be challenging, especially when their condition does not meet the strict criteria of the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) Listing of Impairments (Blue Book). However, a medical vocational allowance provides an alternative path to approval for those… Read More »
Can SSDI Impact Custody and Parenting Time Decisions?
For parents in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Mississippi, Tennessee, Texas, and Louisiana who receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), concerns about how their benefits may affect child custody and parenting time are common. Many parents worry that receiving disability benefits might impact their ability to maintain or gain custody of their children. Our attorneys at the… Read More »
Caring for Disabled Ex-Spouse: SSDI and Alimony Obligations
Divorce can be a complex legal and financial process, especially when one spouse is disabled and receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). Many individuals wonder how alimony obligations interact with SSDI benefits and what responsibilities they may have toward a disabled ex-spouse. Laws governing alimony vary by state, American Disability Action Group understands how… Read More »
Bankruptcy and SSDI Fraud
Filing for bankruptcy can be a stressful process, and some individuals may feel tempted to withhold certain assets, including Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, to protect their financial situation. However, hiding SSDI benefits during bankruptcy can lead to severe legal consequences, including fraud charges. Courts in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Mississippi, Tennessee, Texas, and Louisiana… Read More »