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Join Attorneys Erika Dowd and Tereasa Rerko in an introduction of benefits available through Social Security Disability programs, and through the Department of Veteran’s Affairs, as well as the process for obtaining these benefits. Topics will also include guidance on representing clients in various practice areas who are applying for or already receiving these benefits.…
Brian Bronson and James Miller hosted the Quatrini radio show on WMBS 590 am, discussing Social Security Disability Insurance.
By A. Tereasa Rerko, Esq. Medicare insurance coverage is provided to individuals who are age 65, or older or who have been receiving Social Security Disability insurance payments for 24 months. Medicare has several Parts; this article will talk about Parts A and B. Medicare Part A provides payment for medical care when you are an inpatient in…
By Tereasa Rerko, Esq. Often at the recommendation of someone you trust, you begin the process of applying for SSD or SSI disability benefits. Regardless of the strength of your case, be forewarned: there will be obstacles to navigate before you collect any benefits. Quatrini Law Group‘s experienced legal staff can guide you through the following…
By Tereasa Rerko, Esq. Quite often, I am asked how much monthly income a person will receive if they are approved for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. My answer is always, “It depends.” What it depends upon is your individual earnings history. Monthly SSD benefits are similar to snowflakes: no two are exactly alike. Even…
By Tereasa Rerko, Esq. We are often asked to explain to clients why they don’t financially qualify for disability benefits, even though they worked most of their lives. A client might see a neighbor receiving disability benefits from the Social Security Administration, and that neighbor never worked. What the client may not realize is that…
The Social Security Administration has redesigned Social Security Statements to make the information easier to access and understand. It is recommended to check your statement once a year to check your earnings record and make sure it is accurate. In addition, when you log onto socialsecurity.gov/reviewyourstatement, you can also: See your personalized monthly retirement benefit…
By Erika N. Dowd, Esq. What is PTSD? Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is an all-too-common mental health disorder which impact those who have experienced stressful, frightening, or shocking events in their lives, and is especially common among those who have suffered a life-altering injury or illness. Attorneys at our firm frequently see individuals who…
When a client walks through our door, his/her life has been unexpectedly turned upside down. It is the corrections officer injured by an unruly prisoner, or, a registered nurse involved in an auto accident with his/her family. It can be a doctor diagnosed with a serious illness, or, a military veteran struggling with an onset…
Quite often I am asked, “What’s the difference between Supplemental Social Security Disability (SSI) and Social Security Disability (SSD)?” Here is a quick overview of these two programs: Let’s start with SSD. SSD is a monthly income benefit for individuals who are disabled. An individual must meet the strict rules set up by the Social Security Administration (SSA)…
