For more than half of a century, since 1956, Social Security benefits have served as an economic lifeline to millions of Americans with special needs. In fact, Social Security has two distinctly separate disability benefit programs, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). As practicing SSD lawyers in Philadelphia, we have extensive […]
SSI for Disabled Children – Bucks County
If you are the parent of a disabled child and you are seeking financial assistance from the Social Security Administration, you have come to the right place. At Leventhal, Sutton & Gornstein, we’re Social Security disability lawyers with over five decades of experience securing Supplemental Security Income (SSI) assistance for children, including disabled adult child […]
Collecting Disability Benefits for Medication Side-Effects
Difficult Decisions When an individual suffers from a life-threatening or chronic health condition, the condition itself may become disabling. Whether it is a physical or psychological illness or injury, there are often prescription medications available to treat the problem and alleviate or minimize the symptoms – as well as slow the progression of disease. Oftentimes, […]
Social Security Disability Benefits and Alzheimer’s Disease
When someone you love is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease, you may not fully understand the diagnosis or how you will cope as the disease progresses. It’s normal to feel sad, anxious, and angry. However, you should never have to feel as if you are facing this challenge by yourself. There is help and assistance available […]
Are You Getting A Stimulus Check?
The Coronavirus pandemic continues to impact millions of Americans’ financial well-being and every day lives. The Internal Revenue Service has announced that the majority of Americans will receive a $1,200 disaster assistance relief payment issued in April. However, if you don’t have an income or don’t usually file a tax return, it is difficult to […]