Can legal expenses be paid from a child's social security benefits.

I am not seeing that this has been addressed by the SSA as an appropriate use of the child's money. Rather, you must typically use his moneys for...

What happens when a same sex marriage joins two disabled individuals?

OK, the SSI of both of you may be reduced because there is a reduced limit when two SSI people marry. I.e. if 733 is the max per person, when they...

Social Security Disability case. Attorney required me to sign 3 different Agreements now wants to pick the 2nd one as binding

"I signed a fee agreement that complied with 42 U.S.C. Section 406(a)(2)(A). I had my ALJ hearing. 2 days after the hearing, he required me to sign...

That's right, he can get a lawyer with NO out of pocket because many of us do this on a contingent basis all over the country - just call any...

Is there anything I can do to get more then just a year of back pay?

I agree this is a terribly frustrating situation - and appalling! If the father provided accurate answers on his SSDIB application, than the child...

I am seeking an attorney who could represent me in a disability claim in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Lawyers here can not reach out to you, I do not believe, despite your invitation to do so, as per Avvo rules. However, you can simply click on any...

Why can't anyone help with this SS issue. Seems if it's not disability issue no one wants to talk with me.

I agree with my colleagues - you are getting SSI, the federal welfare benefit that is needs based. As such, any income you receive (including a...

How is the 10 day time period calculated for presenting evidence in a social security hearing?

That is really a nonsensical canned time frame - largely because no one typically gets evidence that fast because providers don't provide it that...

How much social security benefi should my 5 minor children receive from my Social Disability check which totals $761

Unfortunately, I agree with my colleagues here, as usual. Assuming you properly reported your lifetime earnings, if your benefit amount is $761,...

How does a person receive in inheritance and maintain their medicare and Medicaid benefits

Your SSDIB and Medicare will not be affected, since you earned those and paid for them. However, your welfare (medicaid) would be effected if...