If you are currently applying for Social Security Disability (SSD), or you have a loved one going through the process, you know from experience how long you may wait and how much patience it takes to get to the hearing level. Imagine getting to that stage and not getting your…

Schizophrenia is a psychotic mental disorder that alters your perception of reality, makes normal social interaction difficult, and causes challenges when thinking logically and controlling behavior. This condition is considered a spectrum disorder, which means it affects each individual who suffers from it differently. While it is possible for some…

By Jeffrey Freedman Imagine living in today’s economy on $943 a month. That is what 7 million individuals living on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) receive. Now imagine that amount being reduced by one third because your roommate buys you groceries. Because SSI is a needs-based program, claimants’ income and assets…

By Jeffrey Freedman The personal stories never end: six years to get approval for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits for a client who was declared 100% disabled by the Veterans Administration; six years for a client with chronic pancreatitis, anxiety, depression, and PTSD; and five years for an applicant with…