The SSA will not drug test you on your court date. However, they will not approve your case if your drug use is "material to your disability." In...

I agree with Mr. Kalish. Owning a home is not a problem when on SSI. Having money in excess of $2k ($3k if married) is a problem and would cause...

I was denied SSDI does that mean I am denied for SSI too?? I will be appealing SSDI?

The requirements for these two programs overlap greatly but are not exactly the same. Contact the SSA directly and ask the status of your SSI...

In the event that you are denied, or you need to attend any type of meeting or hearing with the SSA, you should immediately seek out local SS...

SSDI ? My husband got ssdi a yearago. We are divorcing plus we have a daughter on SSI

More information is needed to give you advise on the complicated interplay between family law and social security law. As a general rule, if you...

I applied for SSDI,did not apply for SSI so when approved my backpay had 5 month waiting but I had no income or assets.

Unless you can prove that you really did at least try to apply for SSI at the same time as the original application then your argument is unlikely...

CCan a lawyer get his 1/3 plus case cost when he did nothing?

You are bound by the term of the retainer agreement. You did not hire your lawyer to go to court. You hired them to resolve your case for as much...

You think I have a case and shall I proceed with further surgery with possibly the same type hardware used?

You may have a case. Gather all your medical records and have a meeting with a local medical malpractice attorney familiar with these issues. ...

Brother got arrested on a probation violation and manufacturer of controlled substance 80g

Lawyers are not allowed to solicit for business here. Use the Avvo "find a lawyer" tool and find a very good criminal defense attorney.

What can she do?

I strongly urge her to retain a local SS attorney right away. Use the Avvo "find a lawyer" tool and read client reviews. Avoid those who are not...