If you are under an award of compensation from the Commission, a pregnancy should not stop the award. If the insurance company was paying you...

It is unclear if you received a settlement or you were just paid money for the 2% loss of your right foot. If you were just paid for the rating,...

Fibromyalgia is a tough disease to win disability on. Many doctors and many judges don't think it exists. Many think it is a non-diagnosis. You do...

Social security credits for retirement benefits for self employed.

In 2019 you must earn $1,360 net per quarter and $5,440.00 per year to get a whole year of Social Security credits. At the end of the year, you...

How do I get reimbursed from Social Security for my sons cremation Etc he was 34 years old paying into Social Security?

The Social Security death benefit is only $255.00. If he had no dependents (minor children or spouse), then his Social Security benefits expire...

What tax implications am I facing when and if I receive a lump sum payment from SSI for LTD disability?

Your LTD and STD policies should specify if they are to be re-paid from Social Security Disability that you receive for the same periods. You...

How early should you start the request for social security benefits, when there is no short term disability benefits available?

She should file immediately. You are not paid for the first five (5) months after being found disabled. So even if she is found disabled in May...

It depends upon why you were considered disabled and why it was considered necessary for you to have a payee. If you show you are now competent to...

A power of attorney would be a great idea if he would be willing to give it to you. The problem is he probably won't be willing to do it. If the...

I am 4'10 , I was told by a friend of mines that I am able to receive a disability check. I wanted to know how true is that ?

Your friend was mis-informed. Height is not a factor in considering whether one does or does not qualify for disability.