By: Charles W. Forsythe, The Forsythe Firm, Huntsville, AL If you have recently been denied Social Security disability benefits (SSDI), there is still a way to be approved and get paid. The denial is NOT final and probably can be reversed and your claim PAID using an the appeal system. You may recover thousands of dollars in past due benefits! One of our clients recently recovered more than $150,000 in past due benefits. HERE ARE 2 KEYS TO AN EFFECTIVE APPEAL The appeal m

Applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) can feel like navigating a maze. The denial rate for new disability claims is around 15 percent, so most applicants will face initial rejection. Understanding the main reasons behind these denials can help you prepare a stronger case and improve your chances of approval on appeal. This post breaks down the most common causes of denial and offers practical advice on how to overcome them. Lack of Sufficient Medical Eviden

Two disability programs are operated within the Social Security Administration.  While these two programs are distinctly different in many ways, they are easy to confuse. 1.      SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY INSURANCE (SSDI) .  Also called a.       SSDI b.      Title 2 Benefits SSDI is a government sponsored insurance program.  It is paid for by FICA tax deducted from a worker’s wages and matched by the employer.  Currently, the FICA tax equals 7.65  percent of  the first $176

Social Security disability (SSDI) is difficult to get. The rules set strict eligibility requirements which must be met to the letter. Here are 7 things you must not do when applying for Social Security disability (SSDI) benefits: Going into the process uneducated. ... Know the burden of proof you must provide and what the system requires of you. Know the medical and non-medical rules to obtain SSDI. Going it alone. Most successful claimants are assisted by an experienced S

By Charles W. Forsythe, Senior Advocate at The Forsythe Firm, Huntsville, AL Understanding the Challenges During the Holidays The holidays can be an especially difficult time for those suffering from disabilities. While friends and family are cheerful and celebrating the Christmas spirit, you may feel isolated, alone, and without the financial means to provide for the essentials, let alone celebration. How We Can Help At the Forsythe Firm, we understand these challenges. If y

(October 24th): Social Security announced a 2.8% benefit increase for 2026. This will increase the average monthly Social Security benefit for disability beneficiaries from $1,586 to $1,630. The COLA will take effect beginning in January 2026. WHY YOU WON'T SEE MUCH OF THAT INCREASE IN 2026 While Social Security benefits will increase by an average of $44 per month next year, the Part B Medicare premium will also increase by about $22 per month, immediately wiping out about

Despite what you may have heard or read here are some hard facts about Social Security Disability: FACT: Social Security does not cover everyone. It only covers workers who have paid into the FICA system and earned enough work credits to be "insured." Most claimants need to have worked and paid FICA for 5 years out of the previous 10 years. FACT: Social Security denies about 8 out of 10 new disability claims, including many good claims that should have been paid. FACT: M

Social Security Disability (SSDI) is really a type of early Social Security retirement. What if you become unable to work prior to age 62? You are not yet eligible for Social Security retirement. But you may be able to get cash from Social Security disability insurance (SSDI). This can provide cash assistance for those who are too ill to work and too young to retire. Many people think of Social Security disability as an additional payment or that it's possible to receive b

By: Charles W. Forsythe, The Forsythe Firm, Huntsville, Alabama Here are the 4 most common ways to get your Social Security disability...

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By Charles W. Forsythe A disabiity hearing is your chance to prove to a judge that you meet the rules and regulations to receive a Social Security disability benefit. Usually, it is a once in a lifetime opportunity and you must make the most of it. In my experience, about 70 percent of Social Security disability approvals are made at the hearing level. So the hearing is extremely important and represents your BEST chance for being paid. Disability hearings are conducted by A

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Here at the Forsythe Firm we get calls regularly from individuals who say, "SOCIAL SECURITY ADMITS THAT I AM DISABLED BUT THEY STILL...