You have strong legal options here. First and most importantly, file a fraud report with the SSA Office of Inspector General at oig.ssa.gov, SSA is...

SSI benefits will be reduced based on your earnings. It is important to know what benefits you have. You should set up a myssa.gov account and it...

The issues you've described (the ALJ ignoring 20 years of psychiatric records, the unanswered second hypothetical, the cherry-picked notes) are...

Congratulations on your approval! The exact backpay amount depends on your application date, your established onset date, and how SSI and SSDI...

First, I'm sorry for your loss. SSA recognizes common-law marriages if they are considered valid under the laws of the state where the couple lived...

Your sister should file as soon as possible, there is no benefit to waiting until 62, as SSDI is not age-dependent like retirement benefits, and...

It depends on the local office. You can also check your mySSA.gov account, which would likely have the most accurate information.

A legal name change by itself will not affect your ability to claim divorced spouse benefits on your ex-husband’s Social Security record. What...

In general, SSI benefits stop if someone is outside the United States for 30 consecutive days or more, and benefits usually cannot be paid again...

Thank you for reaching out and sharing your situation. You can apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) now even if you may qualify...