Can an attorney ask for more money than social security says?

25% of the back money would be $4,000.00. However, that is usually deducted from the back money and paid to the attorney. If that was not done, the...

How much can I earn/month without affecting the SSDI I am receiving?

It is tricky. For 9 months, you can earn anything. This is called the Trial Work Period (TWP). If during the 9 months you earn over $850 in any one...

Can I get social security for my daughter?

Her possible dependent benefits are dependent upon the father's qualifying. Since he failed to qualify because he did not pay into the system long...

If I make music without performing and get published through a Music Corporation, is Social Security gonna count that as 'SGA’?

If you are on Social Security Disability, then you are allowed to make $1180.00 a month before it is considered SGA. So, it appears you can try to...

What are the chances of me receiving disability for my migraines?

Without medical proof of your disabling condition, you have “no” chance. Keep a diary immediately of your frequency of headaches and the symptoms...

IF I RECEIVE A CASH SETTLEMENT FROM A PERSONAL INJURY WILL I LOSE MY MEDICAID BENEFITS.

You may want to look into a Special Needs Trust to avoid any impact on SSI and Medicaid. These are welfare programs and if you have a cash asset...

Should I appeal to the appeals council?

The ALJ is supposed to consider “all” the evidence of disability you presented. You need an experienced Social Security Lawyer who can review this...

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Can I get disability with Ulcerative Colitis?

If you can work, then it is difficult to get Social Security Disability. If you are missing two (2) or more days per month and are taken out of...

No, you only will be disqualified for the future not the past.

SSI is welfare disability. If you are being provided "free shelter" by someone else your SSI check can be reduced by one third.