How can I win my case after the judge at my hearing denied me? with a lawyer or without a lawyer, what are my chances, pls help

Percentage wise, more cases are approved at the hearing level than at the initial, reconsideration or Appeals Council level. This does not mean...

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Do I qualify for Supplemental Income or Disability benefits if I have a mental disorder like Aspergers and substance abuse?

Your diagnoses alone won't qualify for benefits. Your situation depends on the treatment you are receiving and your doctors' opinions regarding...

Is there anything I can do since I have it in writing that I can keep my coverage?

This is really an ERISA, employment or contract question. Check on AVVO under these specialities as I believe you will need representation.

Has my daughter any possibility to receive SSI benefits?

First, was the claim denied medically or because of income and resources? The family has to satisfy the income requirements/limitations before the...

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I'm on SSDI & now they want to "review" my claim. I've 60+ illnesses but not 1 or 2 PRIMARY ones. What's my chance for renewal?

Social Security is supposed to review everyone. Most cases come up on a three, five or seven year schedule, so it is good you have not been through...

Will my benefits stop. I have no source of income

Your situation is difficult, but in the end it will do you no good to withhold the information and could open you up to investigation and...

Do I do a hearing in person or just ask for a hearing on the record with no attendance? What are successes for this for HIV/AID

You do not have to chose between an OTR and a hearing. There is no harm in requesting an OTR. Just don't waive your right to hearing. OTR...

Should I receive written notice regarding this? How long does this usually take? What does this mean? Thank you

You should receive a written decision and it probably will be by the predicted May date.. The fact that your case was forwarded to quality review...

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Can a person receive benefits/back benefits from SSI and SSD??

Whenever SSI and SSDI are involved it becomes complicated. If your monthly SSDI rate is higher than your SSI rate, your SSDI will pay most of your...

Social Security is its own entity and is not bound to follow a decision of any other program. However, the information used to obtain the grant by...