Consultative Examinations are fairly common when the Disability Determination Services is unable to obtain sufficient medical records to make a...

If he is earning over $1,690 per month gross wages then SSA will deny his application without getting a medical decision. If he is under that...

It sounds like you are at the initial step of the process and it is pending at a Disability Determination Service (DDS). Depending on the state,...

I would start by contacting your local social security office to determine potential eligibility. There are several factors that will determine...

If you disagree with the decision to be disabled, but not blind, you have 60 days to file an appeal. There are pros and cons to appealing a...

Your chances of winning such a lawsuit are slim to none, and I doubt any lawyer would take your case.

Gambling winnings will be reported from the IRS to SSA and that income will be countable, unearned income for SSI. SSA does not subtract gambling...

You should always report earnings to SSA if you receive disability benefits, regardless of the amount. Depending on how much you earned and which...

SSA cannot mandate her to seek care. However, if she is ever re-evaluated for disability (called a Continuing Disability Review), it might be...

This doesn't sound legitimate to me and I don't think it's possible. I would contact your local SSA office for further assistance.