If all you have is custody and are not a step or adoptive parent, then I do not believe your grandchild is entitled to benefits. Confirm with SSA...

Should I report this, is it fraud?

I agree with Mr. Pham. Nothing you've described is fraudulent. There is nothing to report.

Can I live outside the USA and collect Social Security benefits?

Disability and retirement (what you'd apply for at 62) are payable to those living abroad with limited exceptions. If you live in North Korea,...

I feel misrepresented - attorney failed to advise me of files to be submitted to SSI, files were incomplete.

I agree with Mr. Davis. What you've described is common practice. I also don't see how the attorney is liable. Their duty is to request the...

I agree. You're going to have to be patient and probably call several attorneys before you find one who deals with overpayments. If you are...

Could what happened in Queens, New York be happening in Montana as far bias ALJs in social security disability?

Difficult to know, but the difference is Montana has a small population and it is more likely to go unnoticed whereas in New York the population,...

I'm 43, heart ejection fraction rate 23%, cardiomyopathy, sleep apnea, depression/panic attacks. Could I receive SSI disability

You do not mention your age, education, or past work experience; however, you have conditions which could be disabling and possibly meet a listing...

How to transfer power of attorney

Is the son the "power of attorney" or "representative payee for social security purposes. If POA, then father just has to revoke the POA in writing...

My brother is a mentally disabled citizen, and has been getting money stolen from him by his girlfriend. Can she be charged?

If you suspect the GF is improperly using the funds, you can report it to SSA and recommend to your brother that he change his payee. Be sure she...

You've set forth what is in the recording, but not whether or not the ALJ actual found that portion of your testimony credible and included those...