When young adults in Indiana deal with disabilities, there are many different steps that they can take to enhance their quality of life. Not too long ago, living comfortably and successfully in the world was difficult for people who struggled with any sort of...
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Month: April 2020
Medical qualifications to get disability benefits
On Behalf of Law Office of Annette Rutkowski LLC | Dec 7, 2020 | blog, social security disability
Contrary to popular belief, age is not always the reason why people file for disability benefits. There are plenty of reasons to file, but the most common comes from having serious medical issues that prevent a person from making a living. However, before any benefits...
Tips for applying for Social Security
On Behalf of Law Office of Annette Rutkowski LLC | Nov 11, 2020 | social security disability
Applying for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits can be a long and frustrating experience. Eligibility for Social Security Disability Insurance, also know as SSDI, is based on the tax record of the applicant, and specifically on the previous five years...
How to prove your disability and obtain SSD benefits
On Behalf of Law Office of Annette Rutkowski LLC | Oct 28, 2020 | social security disability
When dealing with a sudden disability, such as being injured at work, you can feel a sense of peace that the social security department will work with you to help supplement your lost income. Although the services in Indiana are certainly available to everyone, they...
Common questions regarding SSA tickets
On Behalf of Law Office of Annette Rutkowski LLC | Oct 27, 2020 | social security disability
SSDI or Social Security Disability Insurance is used by those in Indiana who have been struck by severe illness, thus causing them to have to stop working. SSDI provides them with an alternative form of income while they are incapacitated. The program is funded by the...
SSD application process is discriminatory, lawsuit claims
On Behalf of Law Office of Annette Rutkowski LLC | Oct 19, 2020 | social security disability
People in Indiana applying for Social Security Disability after a life-changing injury or illness may find themselves facing an array of bureaucratic hurdles throughout the application process. Social Security Disability benefits can provide critical support for...
Qualifying for SSD and Scoliosis
On Behalf of Law Office of Annette Rutkowski LLC | Sep 30, 2020 | social security disability
The Social Security Administration outlines medical conditions that qualify for disability payments. The SSA Bluebook does not include scoliosis, but it still is a qualifying condition that individuals in Indiana can list on their application. Scoliosis commonly...
Approval for SSDI can seem elusive
On Behalf of Law Office of Annette Rutkowski LLC | Sep 20, 2020 | social security disability
Social Security Disability Insurance decisions are made according to a complex set of rules and regulations with guidelines established by numerous previous written opinions. Indiana workers need to understand they are not entitled to SSDI benefits simply because they...
What to know about SSD back pay
On Behalf of Law Office of Annette Rutkowski LLC | Sep 3, 2020 | social security disability
If your Indiana disability claim is approved, you may receive a check each month to help pay living and other expenses. You may also receive retroactive pay if your disability began before a benefit claim was filed and approved. Benefit claims may remain open for...
Backlog for SSD a real problem
On Behalf of Law Office of Annette Rutkowski LLC | Sep 2, 2020 | social security disability
The Government Accountability Office recently released a study suggesting that the extended wait times endured by individuals in Indiana and around the country involved with the appeals process for Social Security disability benefits prove disastrous for some...