How COLA Can Affect Social Security Disability Benefits

Those who are on Social Security can receive what is known as a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA). Your Social Security disability benefits will be automatically adjusted if there is an increase in the cost of living. A South Florida disability law firm can help if you have questions surrounding any aspect of your disability claim.

COLA and Your Social Security Disability Benefits

The cost of living is determined by the Consumer Price Index. Each year it is adjusted to reflect any increase in the cost of living. There will be some years when no adjustments are made. In fact, the last time Social Security disability claimants received an increase was in 2008.

The COLA can increase the amount of benefits you receive each month. Although it may not seem like much, to those who are struggling to get by on Social Security, it can be very helpful.

The adjustment is specifically made under the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W). If this goes up, then benefits will go up. The good news is that if the CPI-W goes down, benefits do not.

It is projected that the next potential COLA will be in 2012, but of course, that cannot be guaranteed. Therefore, Social Security disability claimants will need to do what they can to try and make the most of the benefits they do receive.

How a South Florida Disability Law Firm Can Help

When you have questions or concerns regarding any aspect of your claim for disability benefits, then you should seek legal counsel. A lawyer who handles Social Security cases can explain all of the components of this specialized field, including COLA. Social Security disability can be a complicated area of the law, so qualified legal representation may be necessary.

In addition, if you would like assistance in applying for Social Security disability or if your application for benefits was denied, then you may also benefit from the help of an attorney.

An attorney who has experience with Social Security knows the type of medical evidence that will be necessary to prove your disability and also can assist you with the complex paperwork and forms that must be completed.

A South Florida disability law firm can help improve your chances of having your initial application accepted, or if you are appealing a claim that has been denied, of seeing that reach a favorable outcome.

Contacting a South Florida Disability Law Firm

Filing for Social Security disability benefits is complicated and time-consuming, but at LaVan & Neidenberg, P.A., our team of disability attorneys is ready for the challenge. We like to empower our clients by providing a FREE Social Security disability guide so you can learn more about the process of filing for disability benefits.

When you're ready to get started, contact The Law Offices of LaVan & Neidenberg, P.A. to begin your claim. Our state-of-the-art, customized intake and database system means less hassle, so you can focus on what's most important to you instead of having to spend your days wading through confusing legalese and legal red tape. Call today - 1-888-234-5758.

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