by Stewart & Stewart Attorneys | Jan 4, 2017 | Social Security
Social Security Disability (SSD) is a safeguard for disabled Americans who can no longer work or make a living on their own. Without SSD benefits, these individuals would struggle to make ends meet. Although Social Security Disability has never made anyone rich, it...
by Stewart & Stewart Attorneys | Nov 16, 2016 | Social Security
More than two-thirds of initial Social Security Disability applications are denied and we believe your best chance of securing benefits in your appeal is with a lawyer on your side. However, did you know that you don’t have to wait to be denied before giving us a...
by Stewart & Stewart Attorneys | Aug 31, 2016 | Social Security
No one likes to be rejected. Whether in a sports tryout or by a love interest, getting rejected hurts the pride and bruises the ego. And some rejections hurt more than others. For disabled Americans, a rejection notice from the Social Security Administration (SSA)...
by Stewart & Stewart Attorneys | Jun 29, 2016 | Social Security
The Social Security Act of 1935 was one of the greatest legislative achievements of the 20th century. It provided financial support to seniors who otherwise would have struggled financially in their latter years. That crowning achievement was only surpassed when the...
by Stewart & Stewart Attorneys | Apr 27, 2016 | Social Security
President Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law on August 14, 1935. That was a pretty good day for Americans, as it provided a layer of financial protection for millions alive at the time and generations to follow. In 1955, Social Security was expanded to...
by Stewart & Stewart Attorneys | Oct 28, 2015 | Social Security
Don’t be surprised if you apply for Social Security Disability benefits and your claim gets denied. Data indicates the Social Security Administration (SSA) rejects about two out of three initial disability claims. Fortunately if you’ve been denied your...
