I have a disability hearing in two weeks? Not sure if Attorney will show up. He has not been helpful and not sure what to do.

You have 2 things to do: 1) Talk to your attorney honestly about your fears that they will not show up. It does not do you any good to talk to...

You only can get SSI. To get SSDI, the ALJ must decide that your disability began before your Date Last Insured. Otherwise, you still can be found...

What do I have to do to get a lawyer help me get my DISABILITY?

Disability attorneys take cases on contingency, so you should not need to come up with money up front to pay for representation. Assuming that...

The answer is almost always that it's in your best interest to get an attorney. While many attorneys do not help with the initial application...

Under what circumstances can the medical doctor testifying at my hearing, change my onset date forward 13 months?

The doctor did not change your onset date - the Medical Expert (ME) has no power to do so. Only the judge determines onset date. Your Alleged...

Yes, you will, unfortunately. If you do not have sufficient work credits, there is no way for you to qualify for Title II disability benefits. The...

How can I get my sons ssi case reviewed without having to go to court after being denied twice?

You should not expect to win your son's case without a hearing. It is unlikely that the case would not be heard until 2020. In most jurisdictions...

Disability decision

There is no due date that applies to the judges' decisions, so a "date count" is meaningless. Most decisions are mailed in 3-4 months after the...

Do i have to report my settlement to ssi

Yes. If you are receiving SSI, you must always report any change of income or assets. A settlement, depending on the terms and amount, may diminish...

How can I dismiss my ssa attorney after my ssd claim is approved ?

There is no reason to "dismiss" your attorney. Your attorney will make sure that the processing is completed by the agency. After the agency is...

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