Any advantage to opting for early retirement benefits as opposed to the disability benefits I'm now receiving?

I don't know if you have done this already, but you might want to go online and set up a My Social Security Account. It's seems very secure and it...

Most claimants receive their Notice of Decision in the 30-90 day timeframe. The judge does not calculate the dollars due. That comes from a...

Disability/ Social security. Can I collect both disability & SS benefits at the same time.

This a good question and I think to answer it, you should set up a "My Social Security" account and also use the Retirement Estimator on Social...

Where do I begin to find out if I qualify for partial disability and how do I apply.

I am sorry to hear about your decline in health. Although there is no "partial" Social Security Disability ("SSD"), it is possible to work a...

SSDI child benefit questions

First, congratulations on winning! Second, I'm sending you a link to a Social Security pamphlet that answers a lot of your questions. If the...

I'm not a convicted felon but my spouse is will that stop me from being payee over my kids ssi benefits

While you and your children should be O.K., I would consider going to Social Security's pamphlet regarding representative payees for even more...

SS said I wasn't eligible for SS disability bc I don't have enough work time in so I'm going for reg SSI I'm 55 do I have a shot

It may be that you qualify medically for benefits but that is only half the battle. It is difficult for a married person to qualify for SSI, but...

How does DDS decide whether or not the medical records are enough to be considered marked?

Your disability examiner certainly has guidelines. I really do recommend that you hire an attorney so that he can shepherd your claim and answer...

Do I have to give my mother the money if I'm still in high school?

Mr. Pham is correct, the money is yours. I would contact your local Social Security office and request that they send the money to you. If you...

SSDI benefit questions..

While talking to your attorney is best, you should still expect to receive a Notice of Decision. You will want to keep a copy of this for...