I want to know if I could lease a vehicle if I receive social security benefits and section 8 housing assistance.
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Answered on August 30, 2017
Usually, you are allowed one vehicle when you are receiving public assistance. Therefore, the answer is yes go get the car. You may want to check...
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My daughter just turned 18 on 8/7 and currently she is getting $625 a month would her benefits go up ?
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Answered on August 29, 2017
Becoming an adult often triggers a Social Security review to see it the recipient is still disabled. I am assuming she is receiving a disability...
Is there any attorneys that take on pro bono SSD disability case's ?
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Answered on August 29, 2017
I am not aware of any lawyers who take Social Security Disability cases pro bono. Attorneys take these cases on a contingency which means they only...
Can I apply for disability and work until it's approved?
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Answered on August 29, 2017
I am afraid there is no trial work period until after you have been found disabled. Thus, you cannot work and expect to be found disabled. You can...
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If my cousin recives social security income for Mental Health can they attend a game show that may have cash prizes?
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Answered on August 29, 2017
Yes they can attend. If the person is on SSI, then if the person wins a prize the person will have to report it. The show will probably take the...
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How can i get a copy of my work comp settlement papers from a settlement in 2004 in Sarasota County Florida?
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Answered on August 28, 2017
If it was a WC settlement approved by the state agency in charge of WC, then contact that agency for a copy of the settlement order. Most lawyers...
Social Security Hearing. ALJ did not question VE?
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Answered on August 27, 2017
It is very unusual for the ALJ not to ask the VE any questions. The ALJ spent the government's money by requesting a VE so why not use the VE. If...
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What affects on disability checks?
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Answered on August 26, 2017
Usually, an LTD policy is reduced if you go on SS Disability. Perhaps you can settle the LTD policy before this occurs. The settlement of the LTD...
I appealed the ALJ's denial decision pro se. The Appeals Counsel Remanded my case. A hearing is set.....
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Answered on August 26, 2017
It is good that your case was remanded for a new hearing. This gives you another bite at the apple. However, it does not mean you have a "good"...
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You are allowed $2,000 a month in your checking account. I can have two or three different accounts with $2,000 in each?
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Answered on August 25, 2017
In order to keep your SSI (welfare disability) you cannot go over a total of $2,000 in liquid assets. It is not $2,000 per account but rather a...
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