How can I find out if I may be eligible for disability benefits and not just be told to contact a lawyer during business hours?

The simple answer is - you CAN NOT find out what your chances are without having a discussion with an attorney. Can people with epilepsy and brain...

What will happen to the person that the SSA money is going to if their Payee has been taking money from them monthly?

To add to Mr. Pont's good answer, please see the page from the Office of Inspector General for Social...

MMy case worker said they had made a decision but had to send it for a final decision is this good or bad ?

It is neither good nor bad. In many instances, it may mean that the reviewer gave you a positive decision of some type, but it is being reviewed by...

Certainly they can. SSI is a means-tested program. In other words, the amount of the benefit is based on the total income coming to the household....

Can a representative from your local social security office be wrong. I was told my claim was Closed and I was denied.

Yes, but it's unlikely. You should receive a written decision from the court shortly. That, and only that, is your correct, final answer. If you do...

I’m being threatened with a lawsuit over a breach of a business contract. Do I need a lawyer?

I have changed the practice area for this question from "libel and slander" to "business." When your client sues for breach of contract, that is...

If you had a job that social security premiums were not sent to SS how does that affect SS benefits?

You have done yourself a disservice, unfortunately. In order to contribute toward your Social Security retirement and to accrue credits for Social...

I applied for disability and began receiving SSA deposits. Is that normal?

The majority of disability applicants do have to go through one or more appeals, including a hearing. However, it appears you were one of the few...

If I refuse a deal offered by SSD, will I get a fair hearing, or will they deny me out of spite??

Mr. Pont is correct, but his answer is more tactful than mine. It is possible that this is in your best interest, but you should not just take that...

I was awarded social security December 6, 2018. My social security lawyer had me sign a fee agreement 2 1/2 yrs prior.

This answer assumes a standard fee agreement using the statutory payment system that most disability attorneys use. It is very likely, but not...