You applied for disability months ago. Maybe more than a year ago. You’ve been living on almost nothing while Social Security takes its time, and somewhere in all of it you keep hearing the same phrase: back pay. Back pay…
“Are you pro bono, or do you charge?” We get some version of that question on almost every first call, usually asked carefully, the way people ask about prices they are afraid of. It deserves a straight answer, with the…
Navigating the cost of hiring an SSDI lawyer in Colorado can feel overwhelming. At Viner Disability Law, we believe in complete transparency about legal fees so you understand exactly what you owe—and why. Whether you are considering applying for Social…
If your past-due SSI payments (back pay) exceeds a specific amount, SSA will send you the money in installments, and not all at once. If your backpay is over $2,000, SSA will require installment agreements. SSA is required…
The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently announced that recipients of Social Security benefits will receive a 0.3% increase in their monthly benefit checks. Though there have three years, 2010, 2011, and 2016, without a cost of living increase since Social…
