Assuming that your ex-wife is still living, you would not be able to file a disability claim on her SSN.

Social Security administers multiple programs (retirement, disability, SSI, etc.) When you apply for more than one benefit program, differing...

Can a wife apply for her husband to get social security benefits if he won't apply?

He will need to apply for the benefits himself. Further, if the only thing wrong with him is his addiction, he would not qualify for Social...

Social Security will not drug test you for marijuana if you file a claim for benefits. It could become an issue, though. The Social Security laws...

The issue of whether or not you are going to qualify for Social Security Disability cannot be determined based on this little bit of information. ...

I have been drawing disability for several years. My husband passed in 2009 and I do receive a widows benefit. Can I draw his?

Your only right to claim a benefit on your deceased husband's claim is as a widow. In your instance, you took it as a disabled or aged (60 or...

Why can't my mother file for and appeal?

Your concerns are real, but there is much more information that is needed. You and your mother need to have a detailed conversation with a local...

How long do you have to be married to qualify for social security survivor benefits?

I would certainly agree with the other two attorneys. In order to qualify as a widow under the Social Security laws, you would have needed to be...

You would only be able to open a new business at age 65 and draw SS Retirement (if your full retirement age is 66) if you limited your work to less...

Do I have to report $4939.00 that I won 6 months prior to applying for SSI in 2015 to SSI IN CA ?

You would not report the "earning" of the $4939 if it was prior to the date of your application, but you would need to report any of that money...