I went to hearing office yesterday for ssdi benefits

Your back pay depends on the date you applied and date your disability is found to have begun. You will get auxiliary benefits for your child. You...

How does ssdi back pay works?

The answer to your questions depend on when you applied and from what date you are found disabled. Mr. Pham laid out the process succinctly for you.

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Many factors go into being approved for disability. You should retain a local attorney and familiarize them with your situation. Then the attorney...

I am on social security disability looking for a bankruptcy attorney who will allow payment plan for your fees.

You can use Find A Lawyer here on Avvo to find a bankruptcy attorney in your area. Once you contact one or more attorneys, ask them how the...

Any advantage to opting for early retirement benefits as opposed to the disability benefits I'm now receiving?

When you receive SSDI, you are receiving your retirement benefits early. The benefit will automatically transfer to a retirement benefit at your...

What are my rights?

SSA will pay the greater amount unless your spousal benefit is below $721, then you could possibly get SSI as well, but that depends on other...

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How much is attorney fees for ssdi ?

I agree with Mr. Pham, One caveat is that it depends on the fee agreement you sign. I know many lawyers (myself included) who maintain the...

Hello. My brother is age 46 and told me that he has plans to try and collect social security disability income. He has been

You've received some very good advice here. The only thing I would add is if your brother is alleging problems related to his accident that...

Can I sue the person who denied me disability personally.

There isn't enough information here to provide a thorough answer. If you were denied disability by the Social Security Administration, then your...

I have ssi for 1 month, applied four yeas ago, denied because of citizenship, i was only permanent resident.

I agree with the previous comments. To add, only Cubans, Haitians, and certain exempt individuals can get SSI without being a citizen. For Cubans...