I have cardiomyopathy and will be getting a defibrillator. I also have sleep apnea, could I receive disability/SSI?

I agree with the other attorneys. It sounds like you have a strong case. You should contact a local SSD attorney for advice, You may or may not...

Am I getting disability?

There is no way to know. You need to wait for the written decision. I actually talked to a psychologist who does psych consult exams for SSA...

Going on disability...who determines this? Would be last employer be notified?

Contact an experienced local attorney to help you. With your condition, you would most likely benefit from help with your application. Your...

Question..

If you are talking about local office employees. Start by asking for the local office manager. Then call the ODAR that serves your are and ask for...

My social security number was compromised when a manager got her car stolen with my information in it. Can I sue?

Probably a waste of time. Hypothetically, You could claim your SS# was handled negligently. But, it was also compromised by an unforeseen criminal...

If the Social Security Administration Appeals Council remands a disability case back to the ALJ, how long does it usually take?

In the hearing offices I practice in, it takes 1-3 months from the date of the remand order to get a call with a hearing date. and 3-5 months to be...

To all social security disability lawyers, what is or was the longest running disability claim you ever seen or heard of?

That may be a record. I have had 4 hearings on one case. about 6 years.

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The second hearing will be with the same ALJ unless the ALJ is not available, or if the AC orders that a different ALJ hears the case. You can ask...

Petsonal

I don't know if you can change your SS#. A name change may make it harder for you to be found, but it won't change your credit history.

Had my hearing several weeks ago, didn't go well. If denied and appeal, Fire Rep am I still liable to pay fees to that Rep.

First, you may be jumping the gun. You may win. If you lose, I would contact a local attorney and ask them to review the case. Ask your non-lawyer...