Social Security Disability (SSD)

When New Yorkers discuss Social Security, they usually talk about the federal government’s massive retirement program. A separate program administered by the Social Security Administration (SSA) provides benefits to those who satisfy specific disability requirements....

Many people in western New York have attempted to ease their financial burdens by applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, only to have their application denied. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has acknowledged that most initial...

As of January of 2022, people who have been receiving Social Security Disability benefits will be receiving a little bit more. Social Security benefits will increase by 5.9%, which is the largest increase since 1982. As of the end of 2021, the maximum benefit that a...

Many residents of the Buffalo area suffer from various kinds of mental illness, ranging from clinical depression to chronic bipolar syndrome. People who are afflicted with these diseases are frequently unable to work, and they wonder if Social Security Disability...

Social Security disability (SSD) insurance benefits are an important resource for disabled individuals. Disabled individuals who are unable to work because of the disabling medical condition may be able to qualify for SSD benefits and should know how. Qualifying for...