How does Social Security determine that a claimant requires a payee to manage back pay and monthly benefits?

There is typically a recommendation from a judge at the end of the decision, and then it is up to the local office to make the final determination...

Can a social security lawyer drop your case?

I agree with Heather. An attorney can withdraw, but you can request a new one when you go to your hearing. The Judge should allow at least one...

What can be done or any legal action taken against SS Board?

You should really speak to your attorney about this because without all of the facts, it will be difficult for anyone here to give any meaningful...

Just because you were denied initially does not mean you do not have a claim that will win on appeal. Approximately 85% of cases are denied on...

When I receive SSI benefits will my SSDI case become void?

I agree to speak to your attorney. SSI has the same medical requirements, so typically it will take just as long to be approved for SSI as it does...

CAN YOU EARN ENOUGH MONEY TO PAY YOUR BILLS WHILE WAITING TO BE APPROVED FOR SSDI?

The short answer is you can earn no more than $1180 per month (gross, not net) for 2018 and still have a chance of being found disabled (unless,...

Important?

They are going to ask you about finances and your financial resources for the period of time you were found disabled. They are going to verify that...

How can I stay afloat while my ssdi claim processes?

I agree with Lloyd -- there is really no good answer, sadly. Many claimants in this process run up debt or borrow from family. Alternately, some...

I won my USDC case remanded back to ALJ. I’ve been working part time earning more than SGA will I automatically lose?

I agree with the previous answer. But you should definitely discuss this with your attorney (if applicable), as they will have more information...

What should I do?

You can change your rep payee by going to your local Social Security office and requesting to change your payee. You should look into finding...