Category → Social Security Disability

You’re a veteran. You served our country. And during your service, you were injured. Our government is responsible for ensuring you receive the financial support you need to compensate for your injury or disability. However, if you apply for Veterans Disability Benefits and are denied, you should not accept that decision. At Hoskins, Turco, Lloyd […]

In 2024, more than 71 million Americans will see a 3.2% increase in their Social Security Benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments. On average, Social Security retirement benefits will increase by more than $50 per month starting in January. Last week, on October 12, 2023, the Social Security Administration (SSA) published its “Fact Sheet” […]

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a crucial government program designed to provide financial support to individuals who are unable to work due to a disability. This safety net offers a lifeline to those who may have paid into the Social Security system through payroll taxes but find themselves unable to work due to a […]

If you were denied Social Security Disability in Port St. Lucie, Fort Pierce, or Vero Beach, here’s why and what to do next. Applying for Social Security Disability benefits can be a lifeline for individuals facing physical or mental impairments that prevent them from working. However, it’s not uncommon for claims to be denied. In […]

There are two types of disability benefits provided by the Social Security Administration: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). The two programs are different and knowing which one you qualify for is important for ensuring you get the financial support you need. In this article, we cover SSDI vs. SSI to […]

If you are a veteran living in Port St. Lucie, Florida, and are applying for Veterans disability benefits (VA disability benefits), we have a few recommendations for you. Applying for VA disability in Port St. Lucie can be confusing and frustrating. We have seen countless veterans be denied VA disability because of errors they made […]

If your Social Security disability claim was recently denied, don’t worry—you are not alone. Approximately 70 percent of all Social Security Disability applicants are denied when they first submit their claim. The good news is that you can appeal your denial. Before you can start your appeal process, you need to first understand why your […]

Hundreds of people on the Treasure Coast are falling victim to Social Security scams Think you could spot a Social Security scam? Don’t be so sure. Throughout the Treasure Coast, people are falling for fake phone calls, texts and emails that appear to come from the Social Security Administration (SSA). Since the COVID-19 outbreak in […]

Applying for Social Security Disability benefits is complicated and time-consuming. Most people get denied on the first try. But when you can’t work because of health problems, you know you need those monthly checks to help you survive. You can take steps to improve your chances. Follow these five guidelines: 1. File fast Apply for […]

How to appeal your SSD denial An overwhelming 70% of all Social Security Disability claims are denied the first time.1 The main reason? Incomplete or improperly completed applications. In 2017, more than 2.6 million Americans applied for Social Security Disability. Reports show that two-thirds of those applications (1.8 million) received denials.2 Applications that are not […]