I'm inclined to agree with Mr. Heeps. Contact the legal aid clinics in your area.

My father was gainfully employed when he was diagnosed with stage 2 diabetes. Undergoing dialysis for a year paid by COBRA

Most likely, yes. You should contact the County's Department of Health Services to get your father enrolled. As for SSI or Social Security...

Does not having a birth certificate disallow someone from obtaining a social security card?

I recommend getting the birth certificate. You'll need it sooner than you think for all sorts of things and it's better to get this out of the way.

Can disability checks be garnished?

No, but you should head off trouble at the pass by visiting your branch to double-check that they know that the money in your account comes from...

Can Side Effects of Multiple Medications Factor In A Disability Hearing?

Side effects from medicines are a big factor in my opinion.

Appeal Council Review for ALJ Denial Decision- Attorney's Fee Arrangement

Assume having to do a fee petition, unless the first attorney will forego his fee. I recommend you avoid signing the client up until you review...

I received "official" approval of SSDI 12/2014. When should I expect my first payment of benefits and/or "back" benefits?

You can expect it any day now. If your case was heard in September 2014 and you received your Notice of Decision in December 2014, you'll likely...

Less than 90 days for the vast majority of claims.

If I have my felony drug charge expunged can I be my child's representative payee for SS?

As Mr. Heeps said, SSA takes several factors into account. I'm not so sure an expungement would be necessary. It would not hurt, of course. So...

Does a disabled person have to file federal and state income tax?

Your father will still have to file returns, although his tax burden will be minimal. He can expect to get a Form 1099-G from Social Security...