I will assume that you are over 18. When you received your favorable award, you should have received a letter from Social Security advising you...

Can i be on disability at 18?

At 18, you may file for SSI benefits. The summary that you provided suggests that you will file an application based on both a physical and mental...

I live in Little Rock, AR and am trying to find an attorney who can represent me in federal disability.

You may also: (1) Call your local Bar Association for a list of practitioners; (2) Call a local civil law clinic at a nearby law school;...

I receive papers to appear in court for welfare fraud, can I pay back before the court day, with out attending court

Because you have received a hearing notice or a summons to appear for a hearing you MUST attend. This is likely a notice for a preliminary hearing...

I applied for SSDI & they're sending me for an exam in less than 10 days, should I get an attorney now or only if I'm denied?

You will likely receive different answers to this question. Some attorneys do not believe that you need representation until you are denied. Many...

4/30/13, moving out my apt,renter on lease ,owes 1200,soon to get social security income,cani get the 1200, he refuses to pay

Attorney Curtis is correct - you will be unable to recover any of the money from the individual's disability payments. You may want to speak...

I am ill, but not completely disabled. How many hours can I be employed and still be considered for disability when I apply?

While your chances increase if you are not working, you may work and still be eligible for disability benefits. To meet the SSAs definition of...

At the social security judge meeting (ALJ), the judge acted discriminatory toward me and my situation.

I am very sorry that you had an unpleasant experience with the ALJ. Like all of us, ALJs come in many personality types. Even the best ALJ can...

Is it legal to sue my mom and stepdad for this?

A representative payee is to use benefits to pay for the "current and foreseeable needs of the beneficiaries." In addition, the payee is...

Can my mom apply for unemployement ?

While I agree with and respect Attorney Curtis, I have somewhat of a different view. This really is an issue that you need to discuss with a...