These programs are not mutually exclusive meaning you need not choose one or the other. If you have access to STD / LTD insurance then take it...

SSI has very strict and very low asset / income limits so yes, a settlement will likely cause you to lose your benefits until you spend the money...

Two separate cases and two separate claims albeit arising from the same event.

Either you are "insured" for disability benefits or you are not. So, assuming you have been properly credited with all of your earnings - and you...

Your post is very vague. You will have to do some research either here or elsewhere and make some calls to local attorneys.

They will not take you seriously unless you have an attorney.

Respectfully, and rarely, I disagree with Mr. Areshenko. Steroid shots usually provide good but short term relief of symptoms and I have had many...

No you absolutely do not and it sounds like he is trying to commit tax fraud.

The statute of limitations has almost certainly expired. Confirm with local counsel.

The earnings you describe would not be nearly enough to jeopardize your SSDI benefits. The question will then be whether your impairments remain...