I need braces. Will the cost be considered an expense that can be deducted from income affecting my SSI benefit payment?

SSI is welfare disability. As such SSI is reduced by other income or other resources. In my state of Virginia you are not allowed to have more than...

I would like to know if I need a lawyer to file disability with my job and how would I go about it.

You listed this question under Social Security Disability. As long as you can work you would not be eligible for Social Security Disability. If you...

Is it fraud if i neglect to report addition income when recieving snap?

If you have a welfare question, you can contact the legal aid society in Richmond, Virginia. Their number is (804) 648-1012. If your household...

If i earn say 4800 per year and my expenses is about 7000.. should i put that i recieve food stamps

If you have a question about Food Stamp eligibility contact your local legal aid society. In Richmond the number to call is 1 (804) 648-1012.

Do I have a legitimate claim for workmens compensation.

I have practiced Workers Compensation law in Virginia for 35 years. For a compensable accident in Virginia you have to show your accident occurred...

If I am living on SSI and going to get married to someone from Mexico, would I lose my benefits

SSI is welfare disability. If you get married and if your wife has a decent Job (because her income will be "deemed" available for you) then you...

Do i have a fight here or am i just upset that this has happend to me and put me in this situation?

I have practiced WC law in Virginia for 35 years. It is not good that despite being out of work due to an accident at work the employer is forcing...

Can my employer retaliate against me and suspend me from work for filing a workers comp claim?

I have practiced WC Law in Virginia for 35 years. You indicated the WC insurance company has accepted your claim for the torn tendon in your hand....

I have practiced WC Law in Virginia for 35 years. If you failed a drug screen by testing positive for marijuana, then yes the insurer could deny...

An employee on workman comp light duty, can they bid on a job posting knowing they cannot perform the task?

I have practiced WC Law in Virginia for 35 years. A union shop situation is different from other employment situations. However, if the injured...