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Legacy | Social Security and Disability Law | Veterans Law February 14, 2023
Increase in 2023 Veterans Disability Compensation Rates
Tampa, FL (Law Firm Newswire) February 14, 2023 – The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) that will impact nearly 70 million Americans. The record increase of 8.7 percent adds benefits per check for the average retiree….
Legacy | Social Security and Disability Law October 14, 2022
COVID-19 Closures of Social Security Offices Impact Those Most in Need of Services
Tampa, FL (Law Firm Newswire) October 14, 2022 – The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a wide range of closures and restrictions in an attempt to curb the spread of the virus. Of course, government offices were not immune from these…
Legacy | Social Security and Disability Law May 26, 2016
Florida Social Security Attorney Remarks on Student Debt Forgiveness for Disabled Americans
Tampa, FL (Law Firm Newswire) May 26, 2016 – The U.S. government announced plans to eliminate $7.7 billion in student loan debt for around 400,000 severely disabled individuals. According to the Department of Education, Americans who are “totally and permanently…
Legacy | Social Security and Disability Law November 12, 2015
Survey Reveals Americans Lack Social Security Knowledge
Tampa, FL (Law Firm Newswire) November 12, 2015 – A new survey shows that a majority of U.S. citizens need help when it comes to Social Security decisions. Many people believe they are reasonably knowledgeable on the numerous options available…
Legacy | Social Security and Disability Law July 23, 2015
Senator Introduces Bills to Reform Social Security Disability Insurance Program
Tampa, FL (Law Firm Newswire) July 23, 2015 – Measures would update Social Security Administration’s (SSA) “grid rules” for calculating applicant eligibility. Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, introduced a trio of bills on May 6 that would change the SSA’s “grid…
Legacy | Social Security and Disability Law June 22, 2015
On the Campaign Trail, Two GOP Presidential Candidates Share Views on Disability
Tampa, FL (Law Firm Newswire) June 22, 2015 – Sen. Paul, former Gov. Huckabee comment on entitlement program’s funding problems. As the 2016 presidential election season approaches and more candidates have joined the race for the White House, the would-be…