First, the fee agreement is legal. It is called a minimum fee agreement - in the event you win there is a minimum fee of $2000. This is often...

Can I sue for survivor benefits?

I agree. The money is presumed by SSA to have helped pay for necessities - food, clothing, utilities, rent. There is no basis to file a suit...

Is This Welfare Fraud?

This would be criminal fraud, and when it is discoverd (and the odds are it will eventually be discoverd), there will be criminal charges filed. ...

In general, I agree with my colleagues. But I would say if you file a new claim, and the decision on the new claim refuses to reopen the old...

Can a settlement may disqualify me from receiving unemployment

There is not enough info here to provide more detail, but I would generally concur with my colleague.

I agree with Ms. Sinclair. I would notify your local police department and let them decide whether to investigate or not, or certainly your...

My son gets SSI for his learning disability and ADHD. I was recently fired from my job, Do I have to tell SSI the reason?

You should notify SSI you lost your job as soon as possible - it will increase your son's SSI. But, if you get unemployment or other income, you...

I need to know if we would have a case against the VA / govt / social security people.

I agree. There is little to be done here except trying to negotiate a smaller payment.

Social Security Disability Benefits. SS says we need to pay back $40,000. There is no way we can do this. Need advice, please

Contact an area law school clinic to see if you qualify for assistance on your appeal - or local legal aid. If not, dispute the overpayment AND...

This question is far too complicated to provide a general answer here. I would suggest that if your current representative cannot answer your...