Will my work comp settlement affect my social security disability?

Some basic workers compensation information is...

Do I have to report money I get from a car accident settlement to Medicare or Social Security?

If your attorney did not take the steps to protect you by clearing the settlement through Mediare first, yo may have a legal negligence claim...

Social Security for my son.

Maybe. Start by contacting your local Social Security office and aask if you or your son are eligible for any sort of benefits since the passing...

Why don't ALJs make their decisions right away?

The law requires an ALJ explain his decision. Sometimes, an ALJ is prepared to read that decision into the record at a hearing, but that does not...

Can they really take away my VA pension benefits if I get social security disability benefits - what the heck!?!?!?

I cannot tell if you are applying for SSI, or SSDI. SSI is a need based program; SSDI is based on earnings you made and taxes you paid. VA...

My colleadue is correct. To find out, contact SSA and tell them about your daughter, and then ask if she is eligible for benefits as his daughter. ...

Do I need a lawyer to get social security for disability?

People who proceed without an attorney are denied more often than claimants who hire an attorney. It is very complicated to handle a social...

Is it allowed?

Consult an attorney immediately for full discussion of your rights and how to protect yourself.

SSI benefits for children. soical security

My colleague givees good advice, as is his normal practice. I add only that you should apply right away - SSA uses the date of application to...

Question about losing SS benifits if I get married

Of the two major kinds of SSI, SSI rquire you be disabled AND that you meet financial criteria - it is a need based program. That means the count...