For those clients of the Herndon law firm ABRAMS LANDAU, Ltd. who have won their Social Security Disability cases, there will be a small increase in their checks next year, according to the reports coming out of the Federal Government. Last year there was no increase to the monthly checks. According to news reports, the…

Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) for Same-Sex Couples

March 20, 2015

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The Supreme Court’s 2013 ruling that Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) is unconstitutional means the Social Security Administration (SSA) is no longer prevented from recognizing same-sex marriages to determine entitlement or payment amount when it comes to disability benefits. In short, SSA is now able to pay benefits to more same-sex…

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