I loaned a friend $1600 over the last 4 years while she was applying for disability. How can I get my money back now?

Not sure if you mean SSDI or SSI. The first answer is no, whether it is SSDI or SSI, Social Security will no repay you. Your remedy is to file...

When I start collecting social security can my wife and I split profit from our business so I won't lose benefits?

There is too much information missing here to really help. Are you talking about retirement benefits or disability benefits? And, for either...

Can I apply for an extension on my unemployment in MA and continue to collect social security with no penalty?

If the SS benefits are SSDI, I will defer to my colleague in MA. If the SS benefits are Supplemental Security Income benefits, or SSI, then you...

My son has epilepsy and has filed for Social Security Disability but he was turned down, he has 60 days to file and appeal.

Absolutely. I concur with Mr. Wayson as to the figures - with an attorney client's win far more cases. Both my colleagues have giivenyou a good...

Social Security and Pensions

My Oregon colleague has a good legal guide on creditors attempting to take SS...

SSA looks to the diagnosis, but more importantly, they look to how the conditions limit your ability to work. For example, over age 22 or so...

If you have been disabled by the government's standard by 18 months, why won't they give you 18 months in back pay?

There are seveeral possible reasons. When Congress passed the laws about Social Security, they made a requirment for SSD claims that all claims...

My wife die of leukemia at 48, will her disability check stop?

Sorry for your loss. Yes, the check will stop, and you need to notify SSA immediately of the change. No, you cannot collect any of her SS...

I agree. Based on your facts, the answer is no. The government is gennerally immune to a lawsuit unless a special law has been passed allowing...

Is this legal?

Yes. This is standard across the entire US. The only usual limitation is if the lawyer agreed to charge no more than 25% - then he would still be...