christopher le's articles Legal How much Social Security Disability Income Will I Get? How much will I receive monthly if I get Social Security Disability? Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) provides financial assistance to individuals who are unable to work due to a disability. The amount of income you can receive from SSDI depends on your average lifetime earnings prior to becoming disabled. To determine […] Written by christopher le January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Work Can my company fire me for filing a workers' compensation claim? Can the company I work for fire me for filing a workers’ compensation claim?In Texas, it is illegal for a company to retaliate both against an individual who gets hurt on the job, as well as to retaliate against any other person who assists someone who’s been hurt on the job. This does not mean that […] Written by christopher le January 21, 2023January 21, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Legal Can My Child receive benefits if I'm on Social Security Disability? Can my child receive benefits under my Social Security if I'm disabled? What Are Auxiliary Benefits? Auxiliary benefits are paid to dependent spouses and children of individuals receiving Social Security. However, it depends on whether you are receiving Social Security Disability Insurance benefits (SSDI), or Supplemental Security Income benefits (SSI). Who is Eligible for Auxiliary Social […] Written by christopher le January 16, 2023January 16, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Legal Can I be denied Supplemental Security Income Can I be denied Supplemental Security Income If you live with other people you may be wondering whose income and resources count towards your SSI. Spouse? Parents? Children? Sibling? Boyfriend? Girlfriend? Well, the answer is Maybe. The question that needs to be answered is “Who Do You Live With?” WHO DO YOU LIVE WITH? Spouse […] Written by christopher le January 12, 2023January 12, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Legal Social Security Disability Benefits Can I get my Social Security Disability Benefits Reinstated? There is something called Expedited Reinstatement (EXR). Expedited reinstatement is a Social Security provision designed to be safety net for individuals who get off of disability benefits because they’ve went back to work. With EXR, an individual may be able to quickly restart their disability payments […] Written by christopher le January 2, 2023January 2, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Legal How is VA Disability Different from Social Security Disability? What's different about VA disability and Social Security Disability? While funding for VA disability benefits comes from the Veterans Administration budget specifically, funding for Social Security Disability (SSD) comes from the taxpayers. You do not have to be a veteran to qualify for SSD, and it’s possible to receive benefits from both the VA and from […] Written by christopher le December 28, 2022December 28, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Legal Ability to Receive Social Security Disability Can I still receive Social Security Disability if I have a previous criminal conviction? You may have wondered whether having a criminal history or record will have an impact on their social security disability benefits. The general rule is that a prior felony conviction doesn’t affect an applicant’s ability to receive SSDI or SSI disability benefits. Your […] Written by christopher le December 8, 2022December 8, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Legal Can my company fire me for filing a workers’ compensation claim? Can I be terminated for filing a workman's comp claim? Can the company I work for fire me for filing a workers’ compensation claim? In Texas, it is illegal for a company to retaliate both against an individual who gets hurt on the job, as well as to retaliate against any other person who assists […] Written by christopher le December 5, 2022December 5, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Legal Can I get Social Security Disability if I have Diverticulitis? Does Diverticulitis Qualify for Social Security Disability? Yes but it depends. There are normally 2 ways to be approved. One way is by meeting the requirements of SSA‘s Blue Book Medical Listing. The other way is by proving through a residual functional capacity that you cannot do your past work and that you cannot transition to […] Written by christopher le December 1, 2022December 1, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Legal Will My SSI Benefits Be Reduced If I Get Food Stamps? Will My SSI Payments Change If I Receive Food Stamps? Generally, No. The federal food stamp program was created to help low-income people by giving them additional money so they can feed themselves and their family. So receiving SNAP benefits won't affect the amount of your monthly SSI benefits. Please note that until recently, California was […] Written by christopher le November 29, 2022November 29, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Legal Will My SSI Payments Change If I Receive Food Stamps? Will My SSI Payments Change If I Receive Food Stamps? Generally, No. The federal food stamp program was created to help low-income people by giving them additional money so they can feed themselves and their family. So receiving SNAP benefits won't affect the amount of your monthly SSI benefits. Please note that until recently, California was […] Written by christopher le November 29, 2022November 29, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Legal Laredo Social Security Disability Lawyer Laredo Social Security Disability Attorneys You Can Trust to Handle Your Social Security Disability Claims We are heavily motivated and dedicated to providing the highest level of social security representation to our clients. We have gained the experienced necessary to develop the best strategies to win your case. Our law office reputation is based on […] Written by christopher le November 15, 2022November 15, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Legal Workers Compensation Case if I test positive for drugs or alcohol What happens to my workers comp case if I test positive for alcohol or drugs? Many times, after you are injured on the job, the employer may ask that you do a urinalysis or a blood test to test if you were intoxicated at the time of your worker related injury. If you do test […] Written by christopher le November 3, 2022November 3, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Legal SSDI Backpay be Garnished for Child Support What Happens to my Social Security Disability Benefits if I owe Child Support? Your commitment to pay child support does not stop because you have a disabling condition. If havent paid child support and owe on your child support obligations, your Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) backpay can be garnished. A court can include your SSDI […] Written by christopher le October 27, 2022October 27, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Business Qualifying for Social Security Benefits for Ovarian Cancer From chemotherapy to surgery, ovarian cancer treatment can be life changing. If you’ve been diagnosed with ovarian cancer and you expect to be out of work for several months, maybe longer, you might be able to qualify for Social Security disability benefits. The Social Security Administration (SSA) offers these much-needed financial resources to millions of […] Written by christopher le October 18, 2022October 18, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Legal What happens if an Social Security Disability Application was filed but the Claimant passed away? What Happens to a Social Security Disability Case if the Applicant Dies? If a Social Security disability applicant dies while their case is pending a decision, its still possible for a family member to continue the claim and receive any benefits owed. So the claim does not always die when the applicant passes away. Unfortunately, it's not […] Written by christopher le October 8, 2022October 8, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Business Can I get Social Security Disability if I am on Dialysis Qualify for Disability with Kidney Dialysis in 2022 The kidneys are in charge of several body functions, such as cleaning the blood and producing urine. Over time, diseases like chronic kidney disease also known as CKD can harm the kidneys, and when CKD becomes so extreme such that the kidneys cannot properly function any […] Written by christopher le September 26, 2022September 26, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Business Can Rental Income affect my ability to file for Social Security Disability benefits? Is rental income considered earned income and can it affect my ability to file for Social Security Disability? Likely no. In mostly all cases, rental income is considered unearned income and wont impact your ability to file for Social Security Disability. However, there are 3 circumstances in which rental income can be considered as earned […] Written by christopher le September 14, 2022September 14, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Legal Expedited Reinstatement on my Social Security Disability Benefits If your Social Security or SSI disability benefits were suspended because you began working and earned too much money, you may eligible for “expedited reinstatement” once you no longer are earning money over SSA's limit. So if you lost your disability benefits because you started working and earning too much money but then either lose […] Written by christopher le September 5, 2022September 5, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Legal Lump Sum Back Pay on my Social Security Disability benefits Do I Have to Pay Taxes on My Lump Sum Backpayment of my Social Security Disability Benefits? Its possible, but it depends on your entire taxable income for the year. Disability backpay can bump up your taxable income in the year you receive the lump sum payment from Social Security. This could lead to you paying […] Written by christopher le August 26, 2022August 26, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Legal 12 New Compassionate Allowance Conditions SSA Disability program is designed to quickly identify claims where the applicant’s condition or disease clearly meet Social Security’s statutory standard for disability. Due to the severe nature of many of these conditions, claims are often approved based on medical confirmation of the diagnosis alone. On Monday, Social Security Acting Commissioner Kilolo Kijakazi announced […] Written by christopher le August 20, 2022August 20, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Business Can I get Social Security Disability if i have Heart Arrhythmia? Can I Get Disability Benefits for Arrhythmia or Fibrillation? Arrhythmia's are an abnormal heartbeat. Arrhythmias are caused by disturbances in the heart's electrical system. Some arrhythmias cause the heart to beat rapidly and some cause the heart to beat irregularly. Some arrhythmias are also more severe than others. The symptoms of arrhythmia vary from […] Written by christopher le July 25, 2022July 25, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Legal What does a representative payee do with my Social Security Disability benefits? What Does a Social Security Representative Payee Do? A small percentage of Social Security Disability cases will involve a representative payee to help in manage a disabled claimants financial affairs. Its best to have someone you trust like a close family member or friend be your representative payee. In what situations do I need […] Written by christopher le July 20, 2022July 20, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Business Can I get Social Security Disability if I have HIV or AIDS? Is HIV or AIDs considered a disability? One way to qualify for social security disability is by meeting SSA's listing requirements for HIV in the Immune System Disorders section of the Blue Book. The Blue Book is SSA's manual, written for doctors with expertise to understand complex medical terminology. Your doctor can help determine if […] Written by christopher le July 9, 2022July 9, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Legal Can I get Medicare when I file for Social Security early retirement at age 62? Am I eligible for Medicare when I start drawing my early retirement benefits? Unfortunately no. If you retire earlier than age 65, you will not be eligible for Medicare. Although Medicare is often thought of as insurance for retired people, the Medicare age requirement is still 65. There are some exceptions to that general rule […] Written by christopher le June 23, 2022June 23, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Business Social Security Disability Benefits for those living in Eagle Pass, Texas social security disability Written by christopher le December 23, 2021December 23, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Business Social Security Disability Benefits for those living in Laredo, Texas social security disability Written by christopher le December 21, 2021December 23, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Legal Does being older help my chances of being approved for Social Security Disability? https://www.christopherlelaw.com/post/does-being-older-help-my-chances-of-being-approved-for-social-security-disability Written by christopher le December 14, 2021December 14, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Legal Bone Cancer and Social Security Disability What is Bone Cancer? Bone cancer is a type of cancer that forms in the cells of the bone. Bone cancer can begin in any bone of the body, but it mostly appears in the arms and legs. About 2,700 new cases of bone cancer are diagnosed each year and unfortunately accounts for approximately 1,500 […] Written by christopher le September 17, 2021September 17, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Legal How do I protect myself from losing my SSI benefits after receiving a settlement check? Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a program that does not require a disabled individual to qualify through work credits. This is a “needs-based” program, and qualifying will be based on your income and assets. As such, when you receive a personal injury settlement, it could cause you to exceed the program’s asset limits, which could result […] Written by christopher le September 17, 2021September 17, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Legal How much Social Security Disability Income Will I Get? How much will I receive monthly if I get Social Security Disability? Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) provides financial assistance to individuals who are unable to work due to a disability. The amount of income you can receive from SSDI depends on your average lifetime earnings prior to becoming disabled. To determine […] Written by christopher le January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Work Can my company fire me for filing a workers' compensation claim? Can the company I work for fire me for filing a workers’ compensation claim?In Texas, it is illegal for a company to retaliate both against an individual who gets hurt on the job, as well as to retaliate against any other person who assists someone who’s been hurt on the job. This does not mean that […] Written by christopher le January 21, 2023January 21, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Legal Can My Child receive benefits if I'm on Social Security Disability? Can my child receive benefits under my Social Security if I'm disabled? What Are Auxiliary Benefits? Auxiliary benefits are paid to dependent spouses and children of individuals receiving Social Security. However, it depends on whether you are receiving Social Security Disability Insurance benefits (SSDI), or Supplemental Security Income benefits (SSI). Who is Eligible for Auxiliary Social […] Written by christopher le January 16, 2023January 16, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Legal Can I be denied Supplemental Security Income Can I be denied Supplemental Security Income If you live with other people you may be wondering whose income and resources count towards your SSI. Spouse? Parents? Children? Sibling? Boyfriend? Girlfriend? Well, the answer is Maybe. The question that needs to be answered is “Who Do You Live With?” WHO DO YOU LIVE WITH? Spouse […] Written by christopher le January 12, 2023January 12, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Legal Social Security Disability Benefits Can I get my Social Security Disability Benefits Reinstated? There is something called Expedited Reinstatement (EXR). Expedited reinstatement is a Social Security provision designed to be safety net for individuals who get off of disability benefits because they’ve went back to work. With EXR, an individual may be able to quickly restart their disability payments […] Written by christopher le January 2, 2023January 2, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Legal How is VA Disability Different from Social Security Disability? What's different about VA disability and Social Security Disability? While funding for VA disability benefits comes from the Veterans Administration budget specifically, funding for Social Security Disability (SSD) comes from the taxpayers. You do not have to be a veteran to qualify for SSD, and it’s possible to receive benefits from both the VA and from […] Written by christopher le December 28, 2022December 28, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Legal Ability to Receive Social Security Disability Can I still receive Social Security Disability if I have a previous criminal conviction? You may have wondered whether having a criminal history or record will have an impact on their social security disability benefits. The general rule is that a prior felony conviction doesn’t affect an applicant’s ability to receive SSDI or SSI disability benefits. Your […] Written by christopher le December 8, 2022December 8, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Legal Can my company fire me for filing a workers’ compensation claim? Can I be terminated for filing a workman's comp claim? Can the company I work for fire me for filing a workers’ compensation claim? In Texas, it is illegal for a company to retaliate both against an individual who gets hurt on the job, as well as to retaliate against any other person who assists […] Written by christopher le December 5, 2022December 5, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Legal Can I get Social Security Disability if I have Diverticulitis? Does Diverticulitis Qualify for Social Security Disability? Yes but it depends. There are normally 2 ways to be approved. One way is by meeting the requirements of SSA‘s Blue Book Medical Listing. The other way is by proving through a residual functional capacity that you cannot do your past work and that you cannot transition to […] Written by christopher le December 1, 2022December 1, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Legal Will My SSI Benefits Be Reduced If I Get Food Stamps? Will My SSI Payments Change If I Receive Food Stamps? Generally, No. The federal food stamp program was created to help low-income people by giving them additional money so they can feed themselves and their family. So receiving SNAP benefits won't affect the amount of your monthly SSI benefits. Please note that until recently, California was […] Written by christopher le November 29, 2022November 29, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Legal Will My SSI Payments Change If I Receive Food Stamps? Will My SSI Payments Change If I Receive Food Stamps? Generally, No. The federal food stamp program was created to help low-income people by giving them additional money so they can feed themselves and their family. So receiving SNAP benefits won't affect the amount of your monthly SSI benefits. Please note that until recently, California was […] Written by christopher le November 29, 2022November 29, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Legal Laredo Social Security Disability Lawyer Laredo Social Security Disability Attorneys You Can Trust to Handle Your Social Security Disability Claims We are heavily motivated and dedicated to providing the highest level of social security representation to our clients. We have gained the experienced necessary to develop the best strategies to win your case. Our law office reputation is based on […] Written by christopher le November 15, 2022November 15, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Legal Workers Compensation Case if I test positive for drugs or alcohol What happens to my workers comp case if I test positive for alcohol or drugs? Many times, after you are injured on the job, the employer may ask that you do a urinalysis or a blood test to test if you were intoxicated at the time of your worker related injury. If you do test […] Written by christopher le November 3, 2022November 3, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Legal SSDI Backpay be Garnished for Child Support What Happens to my Social Security Disability Benefits if I owe Child Support? Your commitment to pay child support does not stop because you have a disabling condition. If havent paid child support and owe on your child support obligations, your Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) backpay can be garnished. A court can include your SSDI […] Written by christopher le October 27, 2022October 27, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Business Qualifying for Social Security Benefits for Ovarian Cancer From chemotherapy to surgery, ovarian cancer treatment can be life changing. If you’ve been diagnosed with ovarian cancer and you expect to be out of work for several months, maybe longer, you might be able to qualify for Social Security disability benefits. The Social Security Administration (SSA) offers these much-needed financial resources to millions of […] Written by christopher le October 18, 2022October 18, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Legal What happens if an Social Security Disability Application was filed but the Claimant passed away? What Happens to a Social Security Disability Case if the Applicant Dies? If a Social Security disability applicant dies while their case is pending a decision, its still possible for a family member to continue the claim and receive any benefits owed. So the claim does not always die when the applicant passes away. Unfortunately, it's not […] Written by christopher le October 8, 2022October 8, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Business Can I get Social Security Disability if I am on Dialysis Qualify for Disability with Kidney Dialysis in 2022 The kidneys are in charge of several body functions, such as cleaning the blood and producing urine. Over time, diseases like chronic kidney disease also known as CKD can harm the kidneys, and when CKD becomes so extreme such that the kidneys cannot properly function any […] Written by christopher le September 26, 2022September 26, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Business Can Rental Income affect my ability to file for Social Security Disability benefits? Is rental income considered earned income and can it affect my ability to file for Social Security Disability? Likely no. In mostly all cases, rental income is considered unearned income and wont impact your ability to file for Social Security Disability. However, there are 3 circumstances in which rental income can be considered as earned […] Written by christopher le September 14, 2022September 14, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Legal Expedited Reinstatement on my Social Security Disability Benefits If your Social Security or SSI disability benefits were suspended because you began working and earned too much money, you may eligible for “expedited reinstatement” once you no longer are earning money over SSA's limit. So if you lost your disability benefits because you started working and earning too much money but then either lose […] Written by christopher le September 5, 2022September 5, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Legal Lump Sum Back Pay on my Social Security Disability benefits Do I Have to Pay Taxes on My Lump Sum Backpayment of my Social Security Disability Benefits? Its possible, but it depends on your entire taxable income for the year. Disability backpay can bump up your taxable income in the year you receive the lump sum payment from Social Security. This could lead to you paying […] Written by christopher le August 26, 2022August 26, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Legal 12 New Compassionate Allowance Conditions SSA Disability program is designed to quickly identify claims where the applicant’s condition or disease clearly meet Social Security’s statutory standard for disability. Due to the severe nature of many of these conditions, claims are often approved based on medical confirmation of the diagnosis alone. On Monday, Social Security Acting Commissioner Kilolo Kijakazi announced […] Written by christopher le August 20, 2022August 20, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Business Can I get Social Security Disability if i have Heart Arrhythmia? Can I Get Disability Benefits for Arrhythmia or Fibrillation? Arrhythmia's are an abnormal heartbeat. Arrhythmias are caused by disturbances in the heart's electrical system. Some arrhythmias cause the heart to beat rapidly and some cause the heart to beat irregularly. Some arrhythmias are also more severe than others. The symptoms of arrhythmia vary from […] Written by christopher le July 25, 2022July 25, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Legal What does a representative payee do with my Social Security Disability benefits? What Does a Social Security Representative Payee Do? A small percentage of Social Security Disability cases will involve a representative payee to help in manage a disabled claimants financial affairs. Its best to have someone you trust like a close family member or friend be your representative payee. In what situations do I need […] Written by christopher le July 20, 2022July 20, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Business Can I get Social Security Disability if I have HIV or AIDS? Is HIV or AIDs considered a disability? One way to qualify for social security disability is by meeting SSA's listing requirements for HIV in the Immune System Disorders section of the Blue Book. The Blue Book is SSA's manual, written for doctors with expertise to understand complex medical terminology. Your doctor can help determine if […] Written by christopher le July 9, 2022July 9, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Legal Can I get Medicare when I file for Social Security early retirement at age 62? Am I eligible for Medicare when I start drawing my early retirement benefits? Unfortunately no. If you retire earlier than age 65, you will not be eligible for Medicare. Although Medicare is often thought of as insurance for retired people, the Medicare age requirement is still 65. There are some exceptions to that general rule […] Written by christopher le June 23, 2022June 23, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Business Social Security Disability Benefits for those living in Eagle Pass, Texas social security disability Written by christopher le December 23, 2021December 23, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
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Legal Does being older help my chances of being approved for Social Security Disability? https://www.christopherlelaw.com/post/does-being-older-help-my-chances-of-being-approved-for-social-security-disability Written by christopher le December 14, 2021December 14, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Legal Bone Cancer and Social Security Disability What is Bone Cancer? Bone cancer is a type of cancer that forms in the cells of the bone. Bone cancer can begin in any bone of the body, but it mostly appears in the arms and legs. About 2,700 new cases of bone cancer are diagnosed each year and unfortunately accounts for approximately 1,500 […] Written by christopher le September 17, 2021September 17, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Legal How do I protect myself from losing my SSI benefits after receiving a settlement check? Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a program that does not require a disabled individual to qualify through work credits. This is a “needs-based” program, and qualifying will be based on your income and assets. As such, when you receive a personal injury settlement, it could cause you to exceed the program’s asset limits, which could result […] Written by christopher le September 17, 2021September 17, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked