The key with this is whether you are making income that is both gainful and substantial. Is the work usually done for profit? Keep track of your...

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How do I file a social security disability appeal requesting a hearing with an ALJ?

You have a lot of questions I would hire an attorney as soon as possible even though it may be awhile before your hearing. Definitely you want a...

Who is responsible for obtaining and paying for my medical records: the DDS adjudicator or my non-attorney representative?

Technically if you tell DDS all the places you went to they will make an attempt to get those records but may not have the due diligence to follow...

Can I request my non-attorney representative to send me a copy of the medical records they have obtained thus far?

One of the other reasons to hire a lawyer instead of non lawyer is the attorney rules of ethics require lawyers to return files/records to their...

I filed for Social Security, should i wait on court date or do On the Record Review?

It seems that on the record requests are quite rare in general but it seems to matter a lot as to how well staffed your local hearings office is. ...

Why is my continuing disability review being done over the telephone?

I agree with the previous answers and would insist on the paperwork to be sent to your residence. Also keep in mind that if they are reviewing...

Social security approval delays.

The other attorneys are correct there are only a few ways to get a quicker hearing but I would add that the rule does technically consider whether...

I want to apply for disability but dont want my past mental health records exposed can I pursue this while protectingmy privacy?

There are relatively new rules that require the submission of all relevant evidence but whether its relevant will depend on how old the records...

I read on the internet some years ago about added social sec. benefits for certain veterans but was told by local SSA that

Actually there may be a special benefit for veterans that served between 1957 and 2001. The social security website doesn't clearly state that it...

Can my child get ssi

I agree with the prior answers its often helpful in these cases to get the individualized education plan (IEP) for the child at his/her school. ...