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Stanley F. Denman
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Currently receiving Workmans Comp, my disability may be permanent

Asked by a user in Elk Grove, CA - over 1 year ago.

You should apply for social security disability benefits even if you know that worker's compensation benefits that you are currently receiving will completely offset the social security disability benefits. This is the wiser course for two reasons: (i) you could run out of earnings for social security disability purposes if you wait for the workers compensation to end and (ii) if you are approved for social security disability while you are still receiving workers compensation, then once the...

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I was in rehab for alcohol addiction for 30 days and did not collect a paycheck am I eligible for disability pay

Asked by a user in Pittsburgh, PA - almost 3 years ago.

You must have a medically determinable impairment that prevents you from any work to qualify for social security disability benefits. Social security rulings will NOT allow benefit payment if you are disabled due to drug and/or alcohol addiction. Many people with drug and alcohol problems have an underlying mental impairment like depression, PTSD, anxiety disorder, etc (so-called "Dual Diagnosis"). If you bear a diagnosis that includes mental or physical problems that affect your ability to...

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I am currently being treated for several different conditions and have been wondering about disability. I'm not eligible for SSI

Asked by a user in Clarksville, TN - almost 3 years ago.

Since you cannot give all your life circumstance here, I encourage you to visit the social security administration with your problem. The two major disablity-based benefit programs are disability insurance benefits (SSDI) and supplemental security income (SSI). You should definity check with social security to be sure that you do not have enough credits for SSDI (I could not tell WHEN you were told you lacked sufficient credits.

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I am a victim of sexual abuse and have mental health disablities why i am turned down for social sercuity?

Asked by a user in New Port Richey, FL - almost 3 years ago.

I am sorry to hear of your difficulties. Social security turns most claimants down the first time they apply, so you shouldn't give up. Your working, however, will effect whether you are granted social security disability benefits. While there are rules that allow "some" work and continued disability benefits, in general working and drawing social security disability or SSI just don't mix.

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I currently draw disability from Social Security. I am 55 and my ex whom I was married to for 17 years is 65 and still working.

Asked by a user in Newnan, GA - almost 3 years ago.

No. Benefits based upon an ex-spouse's work record are available only if your ex-spouse is deceased.

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I am on social security disability if my 17 year old son is in a car acciden while driving my car Can I be sued?

Asked by a user in Greenwich, CT - over 2 years ago.

Your being on social security disability has nothing to do with whether you can be sued. You should look for advise to an attorney who deals with automoble wrecks.