been separate 3 yrs, spouse get ssi and pension, I lost everything can I get a pro-bono lawyer to help me get support from

You indicate you took early Social Security Retirement at age 65. You did not indicate your current age. If you are now past your full retirement...

Virginia Workmans Comp Settlement Question?

Any order issued by the Commission including a settlement order is subject to the 30 day appeal period. Because of this some insurances companies...

Can a SSA Disability lawyer take 25% of your dependents (child) back pay also?

The standard fee agreement provides 25% of the amount due you and your dependents not to exceed $6,000.00. So, the answer is yes as long as the...

How to keep my benifits and recieve inheritance

The cat may be out of the bag. You needed to set up a special needs trust before you started receiving the money. You can talk to a special needs...

You should seek advice from a California WC lawyer before you quit. Quitting could adversely affect your right to benefits.

A friend is getting Air Force disability. Can he also get disability from Social security?

If he has paid into the Social Security system for enough quarters, he can certainly apply for Disability. A finding by the VA that he is disabled...

Can I sue my employer for firing me for going to the doctor

That is a complicated question. If the "sole" reason you were fired was exercising your workers compensation rights. Virginia Code Section...

How can Titanium Screws break?

If this was an on the job injury, then I hope you have a Virginia Workers Compensation Award for this injury. If so, that award covers your current...

What to do

You are correct that there is no compensation involved in your case. You are just trying to obtain medical coverage. Since they stopped paying 5...

How can I stop a disability case?

Mr. Pont gives good advice. You can also call the Office of Disability Adjudication and Review (ODAR) and advise that office of your decision. They...