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How To Get Approved For Disability The First Time? - 0 views

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    If you are new to the application process for disability benefits through the Social Security Administration (SSA), it can be complicated and confusing. An omission or mistake on the application can lead to delays or a denial of benefits.
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How Much Would I Receive In SSI Disability? - 0 views

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    Financial challenges only add to the struggles faced by someone who cannot work because of a disabling physical or mental health condition expected to last for a year or longer. Many people with work records turn to the Social Security Administration for assistance through its Social Security Disability Insurance program.
Emery Ledger

Elder Abuse Attorney: Abuse in Nursing Homes - 0 views

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    Americans are living longer than in years past as according to the latest census, about 13% of the United States population is age 65 or older unlike in the past 1900 which is 4%. Studies show us that they are extremely vulnerable to abuse and neglect.
Paul Merrell

After Brit spies 'snoop' on families' lawyers, UK govt admits: We flouted human rights ... - 0 views

  • The British government has admitted that its practice of spying on confidential communications between lawyers and their clients was a breach of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). Details of the controversial snooping emerged in November: lawyers suing Blighty over its rendition of two Libyan families to be tortured by the late and unlamented Gaddafi regime claimed Her Majesty's own lawyers seemed to have access to the defense team's emails. The families' briefs asked for a probe by the secretive Investigatory Powers Tribunal (IPT), a move that led to Wednesday's admission. "The concession the government has made today relates to the agencies' policies and procedures governing the handling of legally privileged communications and whether they are compatible with the ECHR," a government spokesman said in a statement to the media, via the Press Association. "In view of recent IPT judgments, we acknowledge that the policies applied since 2010 have not fully met the requirements of the ECHR, specifically Article 8. This includes a requirement that safeguards are made sufficiently public."
  • The guidelines revealed by the investigation showed that MI5 – which handles the UK's domestic security – had free reign to spy on highly private and sensitive lawyer-client conversations between April 2011 and January 2014. MI6, which handles foreign intelligence, had no rules on the matter either until 2011, and even those were considered void if "extremists" were involved. Britain's answer to the NSA, GCHQ, had rules against such spying, but they too were relaxed in 2011. "By allowing the intelligence agencies free rein to spy on communications between lawyers and their clients, the Government has endangered the fundamental British right to a fair trial," said Cori Crider, a director at the non-profit Reprieve and one of the lawyers for the Libyan families. "For too long, the security services have been allowed to snoop on those bringing cases against them when they speak to their lawyers. In doing so, they have violated a right that is centuries old in British common law. Today they have finally admitted they have been acting unlawfully for years."
  • Crider said it now seemed probable that UK snoopers had been listening in on the communications over the Libyan case. The British government hasn't admitted guilt, but it has at least acknowledged that it was doing something wrong – sort of. "It does not mean that there was any deliberate wrongdoing on the part of the security and intelligence agencies, which have always taken their obligation to protect legally privileged material extremely seriously," the government spokesman said. "Nor does it mean that any of the agencies' activities have prejudiced or in any way resulted in an abuse of process in any civil or criminal proceedings. The agencies will now work with the independent Interception of Communications Commissioner to ensure their policies satisfy all of the UK's human rights obligations." So that's all right, then.
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    If you follow the "November" link you'[l learn that yes, indeed, the UK government lawyers were happily getting the content of their adversaries privileged attorney-client communications. Conspicuously, the promises of reform make no mention of what is surely a disbarment offense in the U.S. I doubt that it's different in the UK. Discovery rules of procedure strictly limit how parties may obtain information from the other side. Wiretapping the other side's lawyers is not a permitted from of discovery. Hopefully, at least the government lawyers in the case in which the misbehavior was discovered have been referred for disciplinary action.  
Paul Merrell

British Spies Are Free to Target Lawyers and Journalists - The Intercept - 0 views

  • British spies have been granted the authority to secretly eavesdrop on legally privileged attorney-client communications, according to newly released documents. On Thursday, a series of previously classified policies confirmed for the first time that the U.K.’s top surveillance agency Government Communications Headquarters (pictured above) has advised its employees: “You may in principle target the communications of lawyers.” The U.K.’s other major security and intelligence agencies—MI5 and MI6—have adopted similar policies, the documents show. The guidelines also appear to permit surveillance of journalists and others deemed to work in “sensitive professions” handling confidential information.
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Best divorce lawyers in Delhi - 1 views

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    Aegis Jurist a legal organization that is able to handle your entire legal problems offer you its best divorce lawyers in Delhi to manage your divorce case without creating any trouble for you.
clausonlaw22

How Much Does Mental Health Disability Pay In 2023 - 0 views

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    How Much Does Mental Health Disability Pay In 2023 Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI or SSD) is the sole source of income for millions of Americans who are unable to work due to a non-work-related injury or illness. SSDI benefits are available only to workers and former workers with a substantial employment history. Both physical and mental disabilities are covered under the Social Security Act. While SSDI pays the same benefits for qualifying mental impairments as it does for physical impairments, the amount each individual receives in benefits depends on their history of earnings. This blog post will explain how Social Security defines qualifying disabilities, including mental impairments, and determines each individual's benefit payment. At The Clauson Law Firm, we know how important it is for every disability applicant and benefit recipient to understand how their benefits are arrived at, what affects their continued benefits, and how their benefits can change over time. Contact Clauson Law today if you have questions about qualifying for SSDI benefits or need help filing a claim or appealing a denial. We've helped thousands of disabled people across the U.S. with their disability claims. Mental Impairments And Social Security Disability More than 40% of SSD cases in the United States have some mental health or intellectual impairment as a component in the claim. Mental health impairments can result from an almost unlimited array of circumstances, including traumatic stress; depression; genetic predisposition to depression, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia; or traumatic brain injury (TBI); one of the many forms of dementia; and others. The ways in which mental impairments affect the person suffering can often interfere with their ability to perform work on a regular basis. These are discussed in detail in the section "Common Mental Disabilities that May Qualify for SSDI" below. But first, let's look at how you qualify for SSD benefits and how you
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    How Much Does Mental Health Disability Pay In 2023
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How Long Does a Disability Appeal Take with a Lawyer? - 0 views

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    Applying for Social Security Disability benefits can often feel like an overwhelming process, especially after receiving a denial on your initial application. The time required to press a disability appeal varies considerably based on several factors: the stage of the appeal, the complexity of your case, and the processing efficiency of the Social Security Administration (SSA). While having a lawyer handle your appeal can streamline the process, it's essential to have a clear understanding of what each step entails and the time frames involved.
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How Do I Change My Disability Direct Deposit Information: A Step-by-Step Guide - 0 views

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    The Social Security Administration stopped paying monthly disability and retirement benefits by check and switched to direct deposit over a decade ago. The application process for benefits through Supplemental Security Income, Social Security Disability Insurance, and retirement programs includes a request for direct deposit information.
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When Happens When You Have Four Disability Benefits? - 0 views

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    If you have a disability that prevents you from working and earning a living as you did before, you may be eligible for disability benefits from multiple sources. For instance, the application you complete for disability benefits through the Social Security Administration is processed to determine eligibility for the Social Security Disability Insurance and the Supplemental Security Income programs so that you can be awarded benefits from SSDI and SSI together.
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Is The COLA Increase For 2025 Only For Disability Benefits? - 0 views

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    You probably noticed an increase in the disability benefits payment you received. The reason is a cost-of-living adjustment 2025 benefits through the Supplemental Security Income and Social Security Disability Insurance programs received in their first disability payments this year.
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Who Is Eligible to Receive for the $1800 Social Security Payment? - 0 views

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    You saw an announcement online about an extra payment from Social Security. It was not on the Social Security Administration's official website, but it looked like a reliable source. Now you're wondering when you will receive the $1,800 Social Security Disability payment amount and what you need to do to get it.
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Can a Spouse Claim Half of Their Deceased's Social Security Benefits? - 0 views

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    The original federal law that created the Social Security system has undergone many changes through the years. Survivor Social Security benefits for widows were added through amendments to the Social Security Act in 1939. Later amendments added widowers.
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How Much Do SSI and SSDI Pay Together? - 0 views

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    If you have a medical condition causing a disability that prevents you from working, you may be experiencing the challenges of the Social Security system. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI), two disability benefit programs administered by the Social Security Administration, can be complex and confusing. For instance, about 6.3 million people receive disability benefits through the SSDI, with 3.4 million receiving them through SSI. What may surprise you is that 1.1 million people receive disability benefits through both programs simultaneously. It's called concurrent benefits, and it can be beneficial for anyone qualifying for only a small SSDI monthly benefit payment. The disability benefits team at the Clauson Law Firm believes you deserve all of the benefits available, and the only way to get them is by understanding the disability programs. This article explains SSDI and SSI with a focus on what it takes to be approved for combined disability benefits. You'll also learn how much to expect in combined disability benefits, as well as when during the month to expect them.
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How Long Does It Take To Get SSI Once Approved? - 0 views

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    When Will My SSI Benefits Start After Approval? The Supplemental Security Income program, available through the Social Security Administration, provides monthly payments to adults and children of limited means. The benefits paid through SSI make it possible for recipients to afford food, shelter, and other necessities. When a person's ability to acquire food or a place to live depends on it, it's easy to understand why knowing the date of arrival of an SSI first payment is so critical. This article explains the SSI program, including the application and approval process, and provides information about the SSI payment timeline.
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Can You Collect Social Security and Disability Benefits at the Same Time? - 0 views

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    Social Security and Social Security Disability are not separate names for the same program. "Social Security" refers to the Social Security retirement program, on which more than 54.7 million retired workers and certain of their family members depend for financial assistance.
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How to Apply for SSI Benefits for A Child with Autism - 0 views

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    Parents raising a child with autism face unique challenges that most families never experience. The daily struggles of managing behavioral issues, communication difficulties, and specialized care needs can feel endless. What many families don't realize is that their child may qualify for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits that can provide financial support during these trying years.
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