Can I get tax refund I'm on ssd. I have custody of my grandson since birth?

Because SSDI is not taxable, there is generally no refund, because no taxes were paid on it. It is not clear whether you have any other income to...

Why won't an attorney take my case?

Without being able to see your file, it will be hard for anyone to say exactly why your attorney felt there was insufficient evidence to win. I...

will my 7 thousand 500 dollar winnings from the lottery effect my ssi disability monthly benefits?

Well, congrats to you! To answer your question as it relates to SSI: if you are receiving SSI and not SSDI, then yes, this income will affect your...

As other commenters indicated, attorneys in this field work on contingency, and you will not have to pay a fee out of pocket. It will come out of...

Can Social Security Disability Payments Be garnished?

The general answer is that it depends on who is doing the garnishing. SSDI benefits can be garnished by the federal government for things like back...

Post Hearing Testimony

I agree with the above comment and would add that it's better to submit something post-hearing than to wait until appealing to raise arguments (if...

Unfortunately, there is no statute of limitations (time limit) for SSA to collect old overpayments. I have had clients receive notices of...

Since you say you are already on SSD, is this for a review hearing? If so, it may be difficult to get your therapist and other medical providers to...

Question about SSDI denial?

I agree with the above answers, but would reiterate that the insured status does not mean the last date you can get benefits. You just need to...

Wanting to buy a home

If you spend down the settlement money in the month in which it was received on a home, provided you purchase the home for fair market value and...