Tag Archives: social security

COLA (Cost of Living Adjustment) and Social Security 2013

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Melissa Buckley

Social Security benefits and SSI (Supplement Security Income) benefits will increase 1.7 percent starting January, 2013 [SSI payments will increase starting December 31, 2012]. This affects about 64 million people nationwide.

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What Exactly Does the Lawyer Do?

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Melissa Buckley

This is what the lawyer should do: (1) Obtain ALL your medical records. With careful reading of medical records,  it becomes apparent, more often than not, that there are missing hospital visits, missing MRI’s, missing lab tests, missing Operative Reports, … Continue reading →

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To Work or Not To Work

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Melissa Buckley

One of the most asked questions by clients during representation is whether they can work: Can I apply even though I am still working? I was offered and job and I’m not sure if I can do it, should I … Continue reading →

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