Can a person work while on social security disability ?

I agree with my colleagues' answers, but would add one caution about volunteer work. Even though volunteer work is unpaid, the more it looks like...

Does my income count against what my children receive in SSI from their dad?

Your question is a little confusing. Kids don’t get SSI just because a parent does. To get SSI, a child must be disabled. Kids can get payments...

Disability decision and payee assistant

In my experience, when a judge suggests that a representative payee be appointed, although technically it is just a suggestion, as a practical...

I get SSDI just above the poverty level and don't qualify for legal aid. Can I get representation that that is flexible with $?

Some bar associations have lawyer referral services that include "pro bono" panels of attorneys who have agreed to take one or more case without...

What to do when condition worsens when SSI and Medicare cut during appeal process?

It's very important, for your own good and the good of your case, to do everything you can to find a source of free, sliding-scale, or low-cost...

Can a person meet -- and surpass -- impairment listings of Social Security and still be denied disability benefits?

Ms. Sinclair is very correct in pointing out the subjectivity involved in assessing the severity of your condition. For example, one of the...

Can the onset date of your disability be challenged?

If by disputed you mean "amended" or changed, the answer is yes. But this is something you should discuss with your lawyer. Note that there are...

How difficult is it to get social security benefits with a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis?

The issue is going to be how much impact your MS has on your ability to function. There are two ways you can show disability: (1) by showing that...

I was diagnosed with major depressive disorder recurrent and have a GAF score of 60. Will this help a social security claim?

The GAF score of 60 may not be too helpful, since it falls at the high end of the "moderate" range for such scores. Your doctor's willingness to...

Selected as the best answer

I agree with Mr. Hunt, and would add that the judges, who are expected to produce several hundred decision a year, have help in this task from...