As you have read by now, SSI is a "needs based" program, so receiving a settlement could affect your ability to continue receiving SSI payments.

As the others have mentioned, SSI is "needs based"... a payment in the amount you are anticipating will almost definitely cause your benefits to...

Do attorneys help people who were on disability but are now being kicked off and starting appeals process?

Those are known as "cessation cases", because your benefits are being cut off (or ceasing). Lots of lawyers take those cases, just be persistent....

Disability question

You do not get awarded disability for having one specific condition or another, so it is impossible to answer your question - it all comes down to...

How can I get off of disability

You should talk to a local lawyer to fully discuss the specifics of your situation. But, if you believe you are not disabled, you could always try...

As others have noted, it is unlikely that one online class would have any impact.

How can I get help with a disability claim

You should definitely talk to a local disability lawyer to best decide how to proceed. Hopefully the county you live in has a free clinic, to allow...

Hard to say for sure, but usually this means they agree you are medically unable to work but that they are still looking into the financial...

Just got a letter from SSA saying my hearing was moved from NYC to the National Hearing Center. Does this hurt my case?

On average, I would advise against doing a video hearing. Couple of things to consider - First of, if you have an experienced lawyer, they are...

There are two types of disability payments - SSDI and SSI. SSi is, by and large, for individuals that do not have a steady/strong work history....