Should my son get his ssdi check if his dad lives in another state. His dad recieves his check and our sons? Doesnt send any $.

I agree with my colleagues. You should contact your local Social Security office and state that you would like to have the Representative Payee...

I have a disability that could end in death why can't I get social security income? is it because im too young or ?

You should also understand that the "end in death" part of disability really only refers to imminent death, which usually means that doctors expect...

My son is in prison. He is bi-polar. He has a mental disability. Can he get disability while in prison?

A person cannot receive disability benefits while in prison, but he can file the application while in portion. However, if a person is in prison...

Why am I receiving SSDI if I don't have enough work credits?

It is legal, and in fact helpful to both you and your father. If I understand you correctly, your father is angry because he thinks that his own...

I have been seeing a chiropractor for 1 yr. He has no authority to request disability benefits for me, or suggest that

I agree with my colleagues in that you should establish care with a medical doctor and get testing such as an MRI. For SS disability, you are not...

I turn 20 years old and got approved for my ssi claim but i do not get full benefits how is that they do not have to give me it

I agree with Ms. Joy. Her answer about why you are not getting the maximum amount for SSI is correct. In addition, I strongly recommend that you...

Should i get a lawyer

I agree with what my colleagues have said, but I want to point out that since your wife is on dialysis, she should be eligible for Medicare now -...

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I am 16 and i am trying to get my social security number from my mom and she want give it to me. What do I do?

You should be able to apply for a replacement Social Security card from your local SSA office. If you are concerned that your mother would take the...

Can I be eligible for social security disability?

To clarify my colleagues' answers, you are eligible for SSDI benefits only if you have paid into the system. You said that you receive a public...

I have become disabled. I am being encouraged to take SSD but I have LTD and can live with a tight budget under my LTD.

Generally speaking, the amount a person can get in SSDI (the disability amount) is higher than one can get in retirement. If you are awarded...