The State Disability benefits she has been receiving are a temporary benefit, as you indicated for one year. California is one of the very few...

Yes report to SSA. I write to note that in SSI terms, gambling winnings are unearned income causing a dollar for dollar reduction after the first...

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How can I find out if I need a lawyer's help when filing for Social Security Disability?

There is a good chance you will be approved relatively quickly when you apply but I would still advise consulting a lawyer. There are issues with...

The answer is correct that the pandemic may have slowed things down but benefits are still being paid. I usually tell people that at 60 days, it is...

I agree that now is a good time to contact an attorney. To check on the status of your case, I suggest you call the Hearing office that sent you...

There is no such thing as "dwarfism money". You are disabled if you are unable to work because of a medical condition. And being under 4'10" or...

Divorced surviving spouse benefits from social security

At this moment, you cannot getany benefit on either spouse’s record. You would have to be disabled at age 57 to get any kind of survivor benefit....

Is my disabled 23 y/o eligible for half of my disability pay while I am alive or after my death? Also, is he eligible for SNAP?

The last point Mr. Pont said is critical. Many people believe That if someone gets benefits on their record, it comes out of their benefit. It is...

SS claims I owe them $40,000. I was on Disability for several years then was able to go back to work.

You don’t provide enough information to provide an answer. Generally, if you returned to work in less than 12 months and sustained that work at the...

The prior charges have nothing at all with either the amount of the benefits or any possible retroactive benefits. Consult a local attorney to...