Yes for SSDI. No for SSI. Double check with your local SSA field office. I repeat (for AVVO letter requirements). Yes for SSDI; no for SSI.

A non-governmental creditor (like a credit card company) cannot garnish your SSDI payments. However, its a good idea to have a separate bank...

The proceeds of the sale will most likely disqualify you from SSI eligibility until you have spent down the proceeds on exempt assets. You may want...

Yes, you can file a new application for SSDI and, if certain conditions are met, you may even be able to later reopen your prior claim. This time,...

What you are experiencing is not unusual in my experience: it is often very difficult for people with autism to be awarded disability benefits....

Tough situation. Because she is on title to the property, she isn’t going to be eligible for SSI. May need to speak with an immigration attorney to...

Always a good idea to speak with a local attorney experienced in representing Social Security disability claimants and who knows the ins and outs...

You can contact your local Social Security office, update them on your situation, and if you no longer wish to be her representative payee, you can...

Maybe. You can ask your former attorney to waive their fee but it will be up to the attorney to decide if they are agreeable to do that. if not and...

Good question to ask your attorney: a certain percentage of ALJ decisions are automatically reviewed by the Appeals Council for review as a type...