My ssa hearing was held on April 9, 2018. It has been in post hearing review for 4 months. Is this unusual??

Unfortunately, this is routine. While the average length of the decision writing process varies between hearing offices, 3-4 months is average in...

Will I win my case? The alj asked one question of the VE.

Your lawyer is the best person to talk to about your question based on knowledge of your specific case, the judge who heard the case, and his own...

Senate called and said I had a Ssdi hearing and I haven't yet.

Asking your senator to help out is not the most useful way to figure out what happened. The first step should be for you to call Social Security...

I submitted an application for Soc. Sec. Disa. I am eligible for benefits what are my chanses

Nobody on Avvo can answer this for you. Your chances of success are based on multiple factors, from the nature of your disability, to the kind of...

Does Social Security call you on the phone or do they write your letter if something's wrong with your social security number an

You did the right thing. There is no question that someone tried to scam you. Social Security will NEVER call you asking for your Social Security...

What does this mean

The medical determination is identical for both SSDI and SSI. That means that you have succeeded in your claim on the medical half of the battle....

There are both financial and medical requirements to receive SSI benefits. You have cleared the hurdle on the medical side, but not on the...

There is no way that an attorney could answer your question in a forum like this one. Many claimants have severe depression and anxiety, and are...

Is SSD for a minor means tested?

SSI is means-tested for every applicant. That means that in this situation, the parents' income and assets would be evaluated. Per your description...

As you likely know, when you receive SSI, any time you receive unearned income you are supposed to report it, and it is will be counted against...