Can a 20 year old disabled with brain tumor receive any social security benefits ?

Very likely depending upon the severity of the symptoms caused by the tumor or the treatments she is receiving. One other consideration is that...

How will it affect my income i get ssi and my husband to be does not have any income or assets right now no car anything

So long as your husband has no income nor assets your SSI should be safe.

Is filing federal our only option? How can I prove and push this along to a long overdue approval?

I have said many times that you are better served by a local SS attorney with whom you can meet face to face and who works with the local judges on...

Why

I agree with Mr. Pham. The SSA must be notified but it should have no effect on your mom's benefits.

Do we need to hire an attorney?

I agree 100% with the prior answers. You need to retain a good local attorney ASAP.

Does it make sense to appeal or would it be a waste of time.

There may be issues to appeal here but more information is needed to know for sure. There is a frequent contributor to this board from Tampa who...

How specific does this questionaire need to be from social security disability adjudication?

I advise caution. Without knowing who your judge is or will be it is impossible to know how they will choose to interpret what you write down. Be...

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Is working while disabled OK or would social security see it as gainful activity and my benefits be effected?

Yes, you may work, but be aware that once you are disabled the $1090 per month is not the triggering event. There is something called a Trial Work...

Why is SS so loathe to grant disability when it is so desperately needed, and what can I do to help my case?

Disability is based upon age, education and work history among other factors and is not easy to get. I urge you to retain a good local attorney...

How can I find the appropriate lawyer?

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