Im on social security and seperated from my spouse ..how can i keep her from benefitting from my death?

If you are deceased, and she would get more on your Social Security than her own social security benefits, then she might be eligible for some of...

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Is a VA disability benefits check considered to be a ‘cash cow’ in the legal profession?

I am a little confused, but I see and hear enough to agree something is not right here. what kind of "Judge" supposedly did this? The VA does not...

I am a married woman, and unable to work due to medical problems. I didn't work long enough to get credits for social security

My colleagues have covered it better than I could have. best of luck to you!!

Can I collect back child support from Social Security?

A small sliver of hope, but a real longshot at beste: If your ex is disabled, and if he worked long enough to be insured for disability benefits...

Can I collect unemployment when I am receiving SSDI payments but left my job due to my health issues?

The ansswer is no. In PA, to collect unemployment compensation (UC) you must be able and ready to return to work (either to your old job or a new...

Date of app was 10/09/2012 for ssdi. the benefits were approved 11/09/12. but onset date they used was 10/09/12, first ck 05/13

Based on the facts you provided, I agree with Mr. Dreiser. And, if there is some theory by which you wich to try to claim an earlier onset date...

Will either my girlfriend, or I loose our benefits if we get married from SSI and SSD?

Yes. The maximum benefit rate for 2012when SSI is involved is $1048 for a couple. That will go up slightly in 2013. Your combined SSD rates are...

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I am a single mom on Social Security Disability due to a spinal cord injury.

You may want to talk to an attorney in your area so you can review the specific facts with counsel. You may contact your local city, county or...

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I am disabled mentally, I have been fighting for my disability, with no attorney

You may want to talk to an attorney in your area so you can review the specific facts with counsel. You may contact your local city, county or...

Is it true that you cannot submit new evidence while your case is in the appeals process

If yor case is at the appeals council, you can submit new evidence, but the AC may or may not consider it - it needs to relate back to before the...