Can social security use past workman's comp award to calculate award amount now?

Your work comp redemption (settlement) should have been amortized which reduces the potential social security offset. You should look at your...

Starting a home business, but don't want to interfere with roommate SSI and SNAP

most likely it would have no impact. Income is anything you receive in cash or in-kind that can be used to meet your need for food or shelter. As...

Do I have a workers comp case?

Yes. You are permitted to receive work comp indemnity (wage) benefits for the entire 2.5 weeks assuming the condition was work related and it...

Does a disabled person have to have held a job prior in order to be eligible for Social Security Disability (MI)?

Mr. Pont is correct. I suspect the amount he is receiving is actually a disability benefit known as Supplemental Security Income (SSI). If so...

Is the only way to apply for SSI benefits is on the phone?

The other attorneys answers are correct. You can apply for SSI either by phone or in person.

I do not like the doctor/surgeon the workmans comp has sent me too when can i choose my own doctor/surgeon???

Attorney Stern is spot on with his answer. You always have the right to choose your treating doctor after the first 28 days. I would inform the...

Can I leave MI. for a Virgina where I have a relative and still keep my SSDI without problems? MI house sell or board up secure?

Absolutely. You can move anywhere you want. Just make sure you give them your new address. Good luck

Lawyer told me my online school wouldn't hurt case for my SSDI or I would quit now the night before hearing lawyer said refile!?

I'm not sure how taking an online course is in any way indicative as to whether or not you are disabled from employment on a full time basis. I...

Got hurt from working back n 1998,back surgery,I took a settlement in 2012 if health got better can u go back to work for that c

Typically a company will not hire you back after a work comp redemption (settlement) . Part of that process required you to sign a Resignation of...

You should be entitled to have the work comp cover the medical expense for the should treatment provided you can establish it was a work related...