Earning while on social security disability. Medicare benefits at risk?

This is a complicated issue in my opinion. Your SSDI is reduced or perhaps even eliminated if you work and earn income. However, I am not clear if...

For Social Security Disability benefits, would my amount increase because I also have a deceased spouse?

I agree with Mr. Pham. I would add that, in order to get disabled widow's benefits, your spouse must have passed within the last seven years.

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See situation. (SSI and income)

I believe you are supposed to report all income to the SSA. Furthermore, any income will impact your SSI payments.

Can she recover her employer's and her own social security contributions?

The law does not allow someone to recoup social security taxes that have been withheld.

Am I eligible for ssi

There is a great deal more that goes into the disability determination than a diagnosis and a doctor's note. Factors include your age, education,...

How do I find a lawyer to handle this case? Who would be willing to do this or what can I do to find someone?

This is a very specific field of law which is likely why you are having difficulty finding counsel. Unfortunately attorneys on this board are not...

This is standard practice to ensure that Medicare is reimbursed as required by law. However, I strongly encourage you to retain local counsel...

I want to file a medical malpractice lawsuit and don't want to mess up my other case.

There can be an interplay between injury / malpractice cases and social security claims. Whether or not you use your current attorney for the new...

Is this malpractice on the last Doctor? Can they be forced to pay?

In a word, no, this is not malpractice. You have not suffered a serious injury as a result of a doctor violating the standard of practice or care.

It's obviously a treasure deposit but beyond that you should contact the SSA to determine why this money was placed into your account.