Do I appeal?

When Social Security says the decision follows their rules, it means Social Security doctors have reviewed your file and have found you capable of...

My kids father pays child support but just got ssdi for his knee surgeries do i still get the child support?

If your father is under a child support order, he has to pay child support. He can petition the court to substitute the Social Security dependent...

The employer has the right to hire and fire. Even though you have a workers compensation injury that does not necessarily protect your job. You may...

If you received a lump sum WC settlement, you must report this to Social Security. If you were represented by an attorney, the attorney should have...

You should speak to an elder law attorney or attorney who specializes in Special Needs Trusts. This is a complicated matter and you don't want to...

I slipped and fell on water at work. I am stuck with a hospital bill..what can I do?

i have practiced Virginia Workers Compensation law for 35 years in Virginia. You fell at work. If you still on the employer premises, it should be...

Am i entitled to survivors benefits?

This is the Rule: SURVIVOR'S BENEFITS FOR WIDOWS: receive survivors benefits at any age, if you have not remarried and you take care of the...

I applied for disability not SSI,

As a Virginia Social Security Disability lawyer, I can tell you this is just one step in the process. Hopefully, the final decision will be in your...

Will I receive more benefits when I turn 66, I have been receiving disability due to epilepsy? I am now 65.

I agree with the other attorneys. At your full retirement age of 66, your disability will convert to retirement benefits but the amount will not...

At what point in the process of applying for SSDI do I hire an attorney?

I agree with Mr. Pont. Since you have already applied, you probably should now just wait for the initial decision. But if it is negative, then you...