Our dedicated legal assistants at Hoffman, Larin & Agnetti handle the intricate and often overwhelming process of applying for Social Security Disability (SSDI) benefits. With years of collective experience, we process numerous forms, communicate with the Social Security office, follow up with medical providers for timely records, and ensure that...
Understanding the Similarities and Differences Between SSDI and SSI
You may have heard of disability benefits, though you may have questions regarding the regulatory maze that disabled individuals must work through to obtain them. A major area of confusion is the distinction between Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplementary Security Income (SSI). Both programs are administered through the...
Supreme Court Doma Decision and Social Security Benefits
The United States Supreme Court, in United States v. Windsor, struck down Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), which defined marriage for federal purposes as the union between a man and a woman, finding that it violates equal protection and federalism principles. There are currently an estimated...
Social Security, Childhood Disability and HIV
The childhood disability rules apply to children from birth to age 18, although under certain circumstances, it can apply up to age 21. In any event, the onset of a disabling impairment must precede a child's 22nd birthday. In order to obtain Social Security benefits for a child, you must...