by Lisa HollifieldPandemic Makes SSDI Delays Worse: Social Security Lawyer Explains
There was already a backlog of Social Security Disability appeals. Now, the pandemic has increased the backlog and wait times. The Social Security lawyers at Casper & Casper explain how the pandemic might affect your case—and what to do in response.
by Lisa HollifieldCan You Get Disability Benefits If You’re Not Permanently Disabled?
Do you have to have a permanent disability to get SSDI benefits? Or do short-term medical conditions qualify? Keep reading to find out. Plus, learn other important information you need to know when applying for SSDI benefits.
by Lisa HollifieldWhy You Shouldn’t Wait to File for Social Security Disability
It’s hard enough to deal with a long-term illness or disability. But when you add a complex court case that’s stacked against you on top of that? It’s more than anyone should have to handle alone! With everything going on in the world right now, it might seem like a good idea to wait until things calm down to file for SSDI, but that’s not what is in your best interest. In fact, we recommend you start right away. Today, if possible! Why the urgency? Keep reading to understand why you shouldn’t wait to file for Social Security Disability benefits.
by Lisa HollifieldDisabled by 22: Can Young Adults Get SSDI?
We’ve worked with many a young person who is disabled and worried about supporting themselves. They want to know: what are their options? Can young adults get SSDI benefits? What if they don’t qualify Today, we’re giving an overview of how SSDI works for young adults who become disabled. Keep reading to learn more about this important topic.
by Lisa HollifieldWill Volunteering Hurt My Social Security Disability Claim?
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has strict rules for what it considers to be work, and no one wants to jeopardize their benefits—their livelihood.
by Lisa HollifieldCan You Get Multiple Social Security Benefits?
Social Security is an incredibly complex, confusing system—with a bureaucracy that seems designed to trip you up.
by Lisa HollifieldWhat Are SSDI “Compassionate Allowances”?
Social Security Disability Insurance is a type of insurance that covers workers who become temporarily or permanently disabled. To qualify, you need to meet certain medical and work requirements.
by Lisa Hollifield6 Tips to Make the SSDI Process Easier
The Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claims process is complicated and frustrating—and navigating it can sometimes feel like trying to go upstream without a paddle.
by Lisa HollifieldSSDI Wait Called a “Death Sentence”
A year ago, we wrote a blog post detailing the Social Security Disability Insurance case backlog and what it meant for people submitting SSDI claims. (You can read it here.)
by Lisa HollifieldWhat’s the Social Security Disability Application Process Like?
Nobody likes to think about becoming disabled. When it happens to you or a family member, however, it helps to know what your options are.