Can someone born cognitively disabled, but previoulsy gainfully employed for a period of ~6 years, qualify for disability or SSI

There are, as the previous answer said, several "problems" with a disability case for your sister. Real legal issues.On the other hand, I would...

Do I need an attorney? My father is having trouble getting approved for his retirement benefits.

He shouldn't need an attorney. Retirement benefits are usually pretty easy to get, unless there are issues of citizenship or someone else using his...

Can your long term disability co. take all your award once you win ssdi benifits ?

This is a much harder to answer question than it might appear. First, you need to look at the actual long term disability (LTD) policy. Most have...

Can my kids get social security if their father was killed?

Probably, yes, but more facts are needed, such as his citizenship status and earnings record. You should contact Social Security's local office or...

How to file for Social Security Disability?

Normally, no one ever qualifies over the telephone, although an initial application may be done on the telephone. There are two types of social...

Generally, no. If you get SSI and keep it separate from any other money then creditors cannot get it. I advise my SSI clients to open a separate...

You ask an excellent question. In most cases, people get disability not because of the diagnosis but instead because of the severity of their...

Hi, I have a son who recieves SSI for a disability. Is this legally correct?

The boy's father could pay some of his son's bills rather than give him cash directly. However, the subject icomplicated ... rent is treated...

My daughter is sick. She has been for ten years. She received SSI until she went into remission. She no longer is in remission

You ask about a lawyer. I will answer that, but before I do, let me make a suggestion or two. Most disability cases are decided based on...

I have not worked since Dec 2002. Can I apply for SS disability (have both mental and physical impairments).

You have received good answers already. Hire an attorney who practices law in Maryland and who is a member of NOSSCR and who does cases before...