Post-traumatic stress disorder is a mental health condition caused by experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. Although commonly associated with soldiers during wartime, PTSD can affect anyone exposed to a violent crime, natural disaster, serious accident, or other traumatic event. Not everyone exposed to a traumatic event develops PTSD. Currently, about 10% of women and […]
Can A Spouse Claim Half Of Their Deceased Spouses Social Security Benefits?
If thinking of the Social Security Administration brings to mind disability and retirement programs, you’d be only partially correct. A survivor benefits program provides support for a deceased worker’s spouse, children, and dependent parents. Sackett and Associates, the premier disability law firm assisting people throughout Northern California and nationwide with disability and other Social Security […]
How Much Money Will I Get For A Depression Disability?
Depression is a serious mental health condition affecting how a person thinks, acts, and reacts to situations, places, and people. Approximately 29% of adults in the United States will be diagnosed with depression at some point during their lives. The symptoms of depression affect each person differently and range from mild to severe. Treatment options, […]
Why Was My Social Security Disability Check Reduced This Month?
When a severe disability prevents you from working, monthly benefit payments from the Social Security Administration become essential. If your Social Security payment changes, do not ignore it. There are several reasons for a reduced Social Security Disability check, including some that you can challenge through an appeal if you act quickly. This blog from […]
Can You Apply For Social Security Disability After Retirement?
Disability benefits paid through the Social Security Disability Insurance program convert to retirement benefits when you reach full retirement age. The primary purpose of the SSDI program has always been to provide disabled workers with early access to their retirement benefits by letting them apply for Social Security Disability. Although you generally cannot apply for […]
What is the 24-hour Phone Number For Social Security?
When you have questions or concerns about your disability benefits, the 24-hour Social Security phone number can provide information. It may surprise you to learn that until 35 years ago, a free national phone number for people to use to contact the Social Security Administration did not exist. Now, the 800 number handles more than […]
Who Will Receive $1800 Social Security Payment?
Don’t get your hopes up about a $1,800 payment coming your way from the Social Security Administration. Once you get past the misleading and inaccurate headlines, the websites get what they want: People view their website. Disabled people in Northern California and throughout the country rely on Harvey Sackett of Sackett and Associates for trusted, […]
When Can a Widow Collect Her Husband’s Social Security?
Losing a spouse is a profoundly life-changing event, and for many, a spouse’s death creates an immediate financial crisis. Social Security survivor benefits provide a lifeline for widows and widowers, offering financial assistance based on the deceased spouse’s earnings record. However, understanding the qualifications and timing for claiming these benefits is essential to make the […]
How Much Social Security Will I Get?
If you are disabled and unable to work as a result, you may wonder if you should apply for disability benefits from the Social Security Administration. You may also wonder how much you would receive if your claim was approved. This is an understandable question to ask, as these benefits can be very helpful in […]
When Will I Receive My Social Security Check this Month?
If you depend on Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), or retirement benefits, knowing when your monthly check will arrive is essential for budgeting and financial planning. At Sackett and Associates, we often hear questions about payment schedules, especially when beneficiaries receive more than one payment in a month. This article explains […]