Do I call a disability attorney? I'm not really sure what to do since I cant work anymore

Do you have to hire someone? No you do not. However, in my experience a good attorney can help you navigate the system and can prevent errors in...

4 Years Social Security hearing waiting with no benefits

While there is no way to receive federal SSI benefits until your claim has been approved there may be state benefits available. In addition, if...

What to do with a bad social security ALJ?

I agree with you that there ought to be some recourse but, sadly, there is not. Ultimately this is a political question which is unlikely to get...

Will l lose my disability benefits and check if l ever get married

That depends on whether you are receiving SSI, based upon disability and dire financial need, or SSD which is based upon your having paid into the...

Widow denied soc sercurity benefits because she is also retired from pera . legal course of action needed

Lawyers cannot solicit for business on this site. Instead, use the Avvo "find a lawyer" tool and seek out someone near you. Avoid those who are...

The SSA has the various state disability determination services (DDS) conduct their exams. It appears that the DDS has contracted with this IMA...

What happens if I earn more in a month than I am allowed to while receiving social security disability?

If it is only for one month then it will not be an issue. If you earn above the limit for any nine months within a five year period your benefits...

Can a divorced retired father become the representative payee for his 8 year old son under joint custody?

Given that the time your son will be spending with each parent is more or less equal, there is no reason that you could not be the representative...

During a continuing disability review can DDS send you for a consultative exam/evaluation

They can and often do send you for consultative examinations. Such exams are usually given less weight than the records and reports from your...

Am i entitled to any reimbursement of monies that i paid into SDI during my years of employment

In a sense you are receiving reimbursement of that money since you're getting SS retirement. In another sense your question is akin to asking your...