I am on SSI. I am getting a $2700 settlement. Will this affect my SSI??

Lloyd is correct. The settlement will affect you for the month in which you receive it, but as long as your spend the money to under the $2,000...

I recieved a fully favorable ALJ Descion this month, now what.

I agree with Lloyd -- it's best to talk to your attorney to see what's going on. As a general matter, mail from SSA can take a few days to get from...

I am considered permanent in nature 100% disabled. Can I obtain employment?

In general, if you are approved for 100% based on unemployability, the poverty level rule would apply and the nature of your work can be...

Can I get SSI for Child Disability Benefits?

You cannot get benefits for being disabled as a child, but there is a program that allows you to receive benefits off of a parent's account if...

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Yes, if you have paid FICA taxes you may apply for disability. Even if you are on leave and not technically terminated, as long as you are not...

Can i get in trouble if i do this?

This doesn't seem like a Social Security issue. I am assuming you are asking because of the recent case that made the news about a girlfriend...

Do any Attorneys do pro bono work anymore????

There are, but it largely depends on what you're looking for an attorney for. If it's a review for Social Security, it may be hard but not...

Will I be penalized for getting a LTD settlement over $16,000 while receiving SSD?

LTD money is different than money earned from a job, and does not affect your SSDI. Typically it is actually the other way around, where your LTD...

If there was an underpayment on the claim, meaning that he was owed past-due benefits that were not yet paid, then family members may file a Form...

As my colleague above indicated, SSDI is not impacted by any assets or unearned income such as an inheritance. This is not to be confused with SSI,...