You have two separate issues. One is an employment law issue and the other is a Social Security disability issue. FMLA is an employment law issue...

Can I receive back pay for SSDI?

You can appeal the decision. You normally have 65 days from the date of the decision to appeal it. The appeal will probably be a Request for...

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In Florida if a person is claiming and receiving disability, but is not really disabled, what happens?

You have a number of issues going on. However, I will only address the issue about whether the ex-son -in-law is really disabled. Of course, you...

Can a person get both SSI and SSDI disability benefits in Florida?

Can a person get both SSI and SSDI disability benefits in Florida? The simple answer is that it depends. One can be paid SSD (Social Security...

Do I need a disability lawyer?

As mentioned above, there are some missing facts in all of this. Based on what you have said, it would appear that you did not work enough to be...

I am blind in one eye and have 20 200 vision what are my chances of obtaining disibility.

Based on the limited information you have given us, it does sound like you should apply for disability. There are many factors in determining...

If I filed disability in 2010 im getting my 1sthearing in 2mo am I entitled to 2 yrs backpay? does it go by injury for how much$

You have raised several questions. The date you become disabled is called the date of onset. It is the date when all of the evidence shows you are...

Social Security Disability Question - Are bench decisions always fully favorable decisions?

If an ALJ suggests an amended onset date, and the attorney and the claimant agree, that is a fully favorable decision. It is fully favorable...

My son is getting disability. Sept. of 2014 he will be eligible to retire from his previous employer. He can a lump sum of ove

testWe need more information to answer the question. If your son is getting Social Security Disability, then the lump sum ordinarily should not...

I am 63 years old and didn't put enough into ss. Will I be able to collect from my husbands when he turns 62?

When your husband turns 62, or whenever he applies for early retirement, you should also make an application on his account. There is no guarantee...