I am currently receiving widows survivors benefit. I have applied for social security disabiliy. Can a person receive both?

You will receive an amount that equals the greater of the two benefits. This does not mean they will pay you both benefits. Sorry.

I have suffered with migraines for 25 years and am going to apply for SSD. The pain is debilitating and unbearable!

Do not get overly concerned about the date as it can be amended. Many will tell you to use the dat you were laid off. I do not agree. After you...

My spin on this is a little different and much the same. We have a few judges in the St. Louis area that really look at GAF scores and several...

I elected to retire out due to disabilities at age 55. I am now 57 and cannot work due to disabilities.

I agree with atty. Sinclair. We would need to perform a full case review and look at the number of credits you earn during your employment history....

I do not know of any theory where the government can take your home or your savings account because you are on disability. I am assuming you are...

I am receiving SSI but appealing SSDI

In certain circumstances, you can collect SSI and SSDI at the same time (called "concurrent benefits"). This happens when a disability applicant is...

I have a hearing coming up,now I am being offered a low-ball settle, this will not cover my medi. reimbursement. What shall I do

This is a tough situation. More facts may be needed to fully answer. If you have discharged your attorney get a complete copy of your file. You...

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Can a member of a CC having a personal grudge keep me out of a card game stating it is his card game .

There are no civil rights issue here. If the government was keeping you from playing then there might be a civil rights case. It is best to move...

What can I do ?

You can refile but that is different than an appeal and could cause you to lose benefits. It does not hurt to refile. I suggest you go to your...

I was married 17 years divorced neither of us remarried at age 60 can I get social security benefits on his social security ?

The answer appears to be yes. If you are the divorced spouse of a worker who dies, you could get benefits just the same as a widow or widower,...

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