A medical decision has been made but it's under review... What does this mean?

This means that Disability Determination Services (DDS) has made a decision on your claim (either an approval or denial) and your case has been...

Attorney withdrew but won’t waive fees despite absolute NEGLECT of my case. I need HELP. This should be ILLEGAL.

First, make sure you file a timely appeal within 60 days from the denial date to protect your claim. Then consider retaining another attorney who...

If there are such firms as Binder & Binder - is it possible to choose a Social Security Disability attorney from AVVO

Absolutely. As long as the social security disability attorney is able to attend hearings at the Hearing Office where your hearing will be held,...

I'm retired music educator disabled/ Parkinson's. I am publishing a book. IF it sells can I keep receiving disability insurance?

Once you receive disability benefits, you are entitled to a 9 month "trial work period" where you are able to earn income with no monetary limit...

If you decide to retain a new attorney, make sure the old attorney withdraws their appearance with SSA and waives their fee or a new attorney may...

My fiancé was killed in an industrial accident at work . We have two children age 6 & age 9 mo. What benefits r they eligible 4?

I an so sorry for your loss. They would be entitled to survivors benefits through social security. The number to SSA is 800-772-1213 so you should...

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If 2-3 years have passed since you've received welfare while you were working a 1099, Can you still be prosecuted for fraud inPA

Yes you can still be prosecuted for welfare fraud. It is always best to report all income to social services as it is earned so adjustments can be...

I am presently receiving ssdi. i have had legal custody of my grandson 10/2005...just did adoption. we they pay back pay?

You should take the custody order as well as the adoption finalization paperwork to your local Social Security office and apply for auxiliary...

Can I minor child receive both disability and survivor's benefits?

If the disabled child is receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) which is a means tested benefit, it is possible that survivors benefits will...

Understanding Sec. 205. [42 U.S.C. 405] (b)(8) (g).

If the court reversed the disability denial decision and remanded it for a new hearing before an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ), it is possible...