Navigation Every fall, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announces a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for Social Security payments for the following year. COLA is designed to ensure that beneficiaries don’t lose their financial security due to inflation and the rapidly rising cost of consumer goods and services in the United States. Recently, the SSA announced that the […]
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What To Know About SSDI For Mental Health Awareness Week
At some point in time, you or a loved one have probably experienced a mental health struggle of some kind. Stress, grief, and trauma are all external factors that can challenge nearly anyone’s mental and emotional state. Hopefully, you have bounced back from the adversity and felt okay once it has passed over. For others, […]
Equal, Equitable, and Accessible: Celebrating National Disability Independence Day
In the era of ramps, elevators, lifts, and other accessible designs, it’s sometimes hard to remember that not too long ago inaccessibility was everywhere. But, then, 31 years ago, for the first time in history, the United States government officially defined the rights of people with disabilities. What is the Americans with Disabilities Act? National […]
COVID-19, Social Security Disability, and You: How Your Application May Be Affected
Applying for Social Security Disability benefits has always been a complicated process. Still, like everything else in our lives right now, the COVID-19 pandemic has made applying for benefits even more challenging. COVID-19, also known as the coronavirus, has affected millions of people worldwide. Due to the pandemic, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has made […]
Daggett Shuler Welcomes Social Security Disability Attorney Megan Youngblood To Firm
At Daggett Shuler, we are pleased to announce the recent addition of Attorney Megan Youngblood to our firm. Megan will concentrate her legal practice in the area of social security disability. She is enthusiastic about putting her experience to use by working on behalf of injured people and their families in the Triad. Attorney Youngblood […]