"is there a lawyer out there that still doesn't know how the Social Security System(Mental Health) works for a prostitute?..."

If you could re-state your question, it would help. SSA will consider ANYTHING it considers relevant to the issue of whether someone can work at...

All medical records can be considered. As other attorneys have noted, SSA is considering whether you have been disabled at any time since the day...

Unfortunately, people lie. I wouldn't worry about it unless and until the certified letter actually came in the mail. There are some very limited...

Which option is best for you will vary depending on your goals, family support, health condition, living arrangements, etc. Such a decision is...

Social Security Disability Question: Can a federal court ruling be used to help win SSI/SSDI claims at a lower level?

It doesn't hurt. But it doesn't help much either -- especially at the lower levels, like DDS or an ALJ. Disability cases are very...

As others have mentioned, IF you are on SS DIB, then no worries. However, if you are on SSI there are a couple of options. How much inheritance...

Judges determine whether an individual is "Disabled" every day. The judges evaluate and weigh the various medical opinions every day. In...

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How do I get back on SSI

Contact SSA as soon as possible to protect your appeal rights (if any still exist). Second, speak with your doctor to ensure he or she understands...

When I go to my Social Security doctor appointment, am I allowed to bring a friend or relative in as a witness ?

We encourage clients to take someone with them to the SSA's examination, but we don't really expect that friend to actually be in the examination...

In my opinion it would be very unusual to be found "disabled" under the Social Security Act solely for dyslexia. But it is possible. Under the...