Can I receive benefits for becoming pregnant?

That depends on what benefits you are looking for. Since you are getting SSD already, I imagine you are not asking about SSD benefits since you...

Is a lawyer required to defend his clients position, regardless, of how he feels about the issue?

I agree with my colleagues. If my client was woefully incorrrect about how best to pursue his SS matter and would not comply with my advice, I'd...

Do I have to accept who social security appoints as a payee?

Perhaps you can speak to a manger about this. What concerns me is that organizational "RPs" get paid to do this and the payer is your brother. ...

Is there an order or method in the ALJ asking a VE hypotheticals?

Yes, it is possible. It will depend on which set of purported facts found in the medical records the ALJ decides has sufficient evidence to be the...

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Why is it taking so long to get my daughters award letter and her benefits

What does the SSA field office tell you each time you inquire in person?

What to do if parents withhold social security card and birth certificate from 18 year old adult?

You can also get your SS# by looking at parent's tax return - typically a minor child will be listed in order to get the credit.

I am not convinced that you must have a child support order to get dependent benefit, b/c the law provides that the parent is obligated anyway -...

Do I have to have to report a settlement I will be receiving to Social Security?

Generally, retirement is not effected by settlement. HOWEVER, because you are collecting (possibly), "early" retirement, when the SSA receives...

How long can ssa take to put me in pay status after fully favorable letter from alj

There are no set deadlines on the payment center. That said, if you don't get paid this month as you were advised, time to contact your...

How can I dismiss my ssa attorney after my ssd claim is approved ?

Look at your legal contract with him. Mine absolves me of obligation after ALJ hearing - although for policy and courtesy reasons, I continue to...