What is considered Disabled.

FRS and Social Security are two separate systems. Being found disabled in one does not insure being disabled in the other. The same applies to the...

If either firm, or both, ask for a fee, you can object and state your reasons.

Can Cigna long-term disability consider my newborn son's deemed SSI income as part of my wife's income?

It sounds like you are confusing SSDI and SSI. They are different and your question cannot be answered unless it is clear which benefits are...

Supplemental Security Income Overpayments- procedures and arguments for waiver.

He has 60 days to file an appeal from when he got the written overpayment notice. He must also file for a waiver. These must be done immediately!!

I intend to seek SSI for myself, is the child support I receive, on behalf of my children, counted as unearned income to me?

Child support is income to the child, not to the custodial parent. For SSI, there are income limits and resource limits which are different. You...

Is social security required to accommodate the requests of the mentally ill who are undergoing a continuing disability review?

I agree with Ms. Thomson. Additionally, if you are unable to talk on the phone or complete forms, you can have your father or another person do it...

I suffered congestive heart failure 7/31, followed by a stroke 8/31. Left side suffers paralysis. can my ssi case be expedited?

You have not presented enough facts to provide a detailed answer. In general , it is difficult to expedite a case. Furthermore, you must have...

Is it true that out of state judges conduct the Video Teleconferencing Hearings for disability hearings?

You should retain an attorney to assist you. State laws have nothing to do with social security disability. A lawyer can help you to decide whether...

I am a 61 y/o male who is on SSDI, and receive AHCCCS . Will my benefits be affected by marrying? I'm very confused. Thanks.

No, your benefits will not be effected by that income of your partner. Your SSDI is an insurance benefit that you paid for.

Just approved for SSD. Do I have to pay back every cent to my LTD with my lump sump if SSD awarded me a $300 monthly increase?

Most policies require that you pay back the money you received if you recover SSDI for the same period. You should request the policy to review. If...