If you or a loved one have become unable to work due to an illness or injury and are thinking of applying for Social Security Disability (SSD) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you are probably concerned about the changes at the Social Security Administration (SSA). Every day there are announcements…
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Every year, approximately 90,000 Americans are diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD), a progressive neurological disorder that affects movement, coordination, and cognition. As symptoms worsen over time, many individuals find it increasingly difficult to work and perform daily activities. If you have severe PD and are no longer able to work,…
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Jeffrey Freedman Attorneys, PLLC, recently celebrated 45 years of serving clients in the areas of Social Security Disability (SSD) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) claims, personal injury, Veterans and long-term disability, Workers Compensation, Bankruptcy and employment discrimination. Since the firm was founded in 1980, it has helped more than 50,000…
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According to the New York Times, the Veterans Affairs Department (VA) is planning to cut its workforce by 80,000 employees. The secretary of Veterans Affairs claims this will not affect health care services and benefits, however, veterans are already experiencing delays in getting disability benefits, making it questionable that fewer…
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Last week, President Trump told Congress he has the constitutional power to fire administrative law judges (ALJ) at will, a declaration that conflicts with a statute stating ALJs cannot be removed without cause. Out of a total of approximately 1700 ALJs employed in the Federal government, 1500 work for the…
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Imagine you’ve been involved in an accident requiring surgery and time to recuperate. Though the injury and rehabilitation period leave you completely unable to work, your doctor believes you will eventually make a full recovery. You know that Social Security does not offer partial disability payments through either Social Security…
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Government shutdowns are a recurring challenge in the United States, often stemming from political disputes over federal funding. While these shutdowns can disrupt many government functions, questions frequently arise about their impact on Social Security benefits. For the millions of Americans who rely on Social Security for retirement, disability, and…
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If you’ve ever heard the term Title II (2) or Title XVI (16) benefits, you might be wondering what they refer to. These terms correspond directly to what is more commonly known as Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, respectively. Title 2 and Title 16…
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By Jeffrey Freedman Article appeared in The Buffalo News on January 22, 2025 The people closest to me tell me I have no patience − a trait inherited from my father and grandfather. When I graduated from university, I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do, other than I knew…
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Facing a disability can be an incredibly challenging time for you and your family. The financial stress that comes from the inability to earn an income, combined with mounting medical costs, can feel overwhelming. If you have a mental or physical condition that prevents you from working, you likely qualify…
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