I agreed to settle in a Maryland workers comp case with the insurance adjuster. just waiting for my payment

The best thing is to check with your lawyer. If all papers have been signed, you should not have a problem but check with the court on April 7th to...

I applied for ss survivor benefits in March2014 My spouse of 32 years died in April 2013. My children notified ss,

You can apply for spousal survivorship benefits once you reach age 60. You can apply for early retirement Social Security benefits under your own...

Is my child entitled to back SSDI?

As others have said, you should certainly inquire about these possible benefits. Certainly, at the time you went on SSDI, you had no child so you...

SSI for disabled child over 18 receiving continued child support

When your child reaches 18, she will be an adult and not eligible for child support in Virginia. Thus, you should get ready to qualify her for SSI...

This is a tough one. You may have to be declared her legal guardian. Perhaps she would agree to give you a Power of Attorney over her income and...

I am receiving SSD and my wife is applying for SSD & SSI. The SSI people said she needs to divorce me to get it?

Social Security Disability (SSDI) is based on one's earnings records. If your wife did not have enough work earnings than she is not eligible for...

How can my w/c SSD offset get taken out of my SSD check, for six years, then I Get letter stating they don't have any record

You need to obtain your WC information from your state WC agency if your former WC lawyer will not help. Then, make an appointment with your...

Is this a case of discrimination?

Usually, being terminated for filing or having a WC claim is prohibited by a state statute. Then if you are fired because you are perceived as...

Claims adjuster is refused to pay my claim for pain and suffering

Generally, WC does not pay for pain and suffering. If your injury is a personal injury and not a WC injury you should consult a personal injury...

Generally, the answer is yes. However, if the medical report says the injury occurred at work the health insurer may deny it on the grounds there...