My husband and I have been married for 7 years, prior to our marriage he was divorced for 20 years from his 1st wife of 14 years

If the first wife was married for 10 years, then yes, she will get benefits from SSA. You would get benefits too after 10 years, and he would get...

Appealing a social security disability denial - hire an attorney gives me a better chance?

Yes. SSA statistics show that hiring an attorney can significantly increase the chance of winning by the time you get to the hearing stage -...

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Can a law firm truly represent me before my Social Security claim is denied / approved?

There are many things lawyers do that client's are not aware of - making calls to SSA, answering questions for SSA, making sure necessary documents...

I have a mental illness [mood disorder - bipolar] and have had a professional career. Do I have any chance at SSDI?

While I think most lawyers want more information, your recent work history and mental health problems do go hand in hand. I would think the answer...

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I agree. SSDI is not affected by winning the lottery or an injury settlement - the only thing that effects SSDI benefits is workers' compensation...

Get a lawyer. Contact legal aid, or a local law school legal clinic if your finances are not great. And do not post anymore information here -...

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SSI overpayments almost every month since June 2013 even though I report wages/monies and report on time. PLEASE HELP!!

You have 60 days to appeal the overpayment notice, and should also ask for waiver - or at least a payment schedule that is not as significant. If...

Why Was Disability REALLY Denied?

Why were you charged a fee of $150? No fees may charged without permission of and authorization from SSA. Or was this a deposit towards expenses??

Do i have to wait til i retire to collect my ex husbands social security married 20years. i am 46 he was 49 when he died in apr

You can get widow's retirement at age 60 on your late husband's account, or 62 on your own account. But if you are disabled, the best way to...

SSDI claim now becoming civil action...question about records access.

SS Cases are handled specially. The only people with access to the Transcript are your attorney, the SSA attorney and the Court. None of the...