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When planning for end-of-life finances, it’s important to consider all forms of income – including Social Security disability payments. If your immediate family member has passed away, being a spouse, parent or child, you could be eligible to receive Social Security disability survivor benefits. There are certain requirements for obtaining these benefits, including familial relationship… Read more »

The use of substances such as drugs and alcohol can cause an array of health conditions, many of which cannot be reversed by abstaining from substances. For chronic substance abusers, it’s likely that at some point there will be medical problems caused by prolonged use. While an individual cannot receive Social Security disability for substance… Read more »

In the age of the Internet, nearly everything can be done online – shopping, watching movies, ordering groceries, and even applying for Social Security disability. But is this the best way to do it? There are several differences you should be aware of between applying online and applying the old-fashioned way, in person. Continue reading… Read more »

If you receive Social Security disability benefits and are divorced or in the process of divorce, the lines between what you do and don’t owe to your ex-spouse can be complicated and confusing. In reality, there are several factors that go into play when determining benefits for an ex-spouse, which is why Woodruff & Mathis… Read more »

For one reason or another, it’s not uncommon to have your claim for disability benefits denied by the Social Security Administration (SSA). Understanding your Social Security appeal status doesn’t have to be challenging, as long as you know the appropriate steps to take and educate yourself about the various levels of disability appeals. Learn more… Read more »