At the initial and reconsideration levels (the first 2 levels), the decisions are made by DDS, and the letter comes from your local Social Security...

While nothing is final until the ALJ completes a written decision, it would be nearly unthinkable for an ALJ who has stated she will find a...

The answer might be yes or no, depending on the type of benefit. If the person has sufficient work credits to claim Title II Disability, the money...

Don't ask the attorneys here - ask YOUR attorney, with the letter in hand. There is little purpose in asking attorneys who have no familiarity with...

Based on the Social Security math alone, there is no reason to wait. The "full retirement age" is something of a myth. Between age 62 and age 70,...

The best thing you can do is to find an attorney, who will analyze the good, the bad, and the ugly about the case, and identify ways to improve his...

You likely can not. Due to COVID restrictions, the local offices are only doing telephone appointments except under some really extenuating...

I am afraid that you are angry at your attorney for matters beyond her control. In a nutshell, no attorney would be able to get you an onset date...

Unfortunately, you can't. A Power of Attorney can only be given willingly by a person who is mentally competent. Once a person is in a coma, or...

Short answer - you can't. A POA can only be granted willingly, with sound mind. If your father's mental condition, whether due to a mental...