If you intend to apply for SSI for your child, any income coming into the household (i.e., a parent's salary) or the value of an asset (i.e., a...

How can my son get ssi in new jersey without getting rejected

In my experience, claims based on autism are always very difficult claims to win. To win, the medical records will need to demonstrate that he is...

Two options if you are in fact on SSDI: 1) you could work and earn less than $1180 gross per month and still qualify for SSDI. However, when your...

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Can I get SSDI if injured outside of work?

Social Security disability has a requirement that the condition lasts or is expected to last at least 12 months: a couple of months off work won’t...

How can I get an attorney when I'm waiting for a disability hearing and I haven been approved? I have no income and can’t work.?

Try the “Find a Lawyer” service here on Avvo to locate a Social Security lawyer near you or the lawyer referral service at the National...

I have a question about Disability?

It will be helpful if that doctor's medical records support the conclusion stated in the RFC. If the medical records document your condition and...

I have been receiving SSD, based on mental disability, recently was diagnosed with fibromyalgia, does this mean I should reapply

If you are already receiving a monthly SSDI check, filing a new claim based on a new diagnosis of fibromyalgia will not result in an increase in...

Appeal the overpayment assessment within 10 days of the date on the Notice that Social Security sent you by filing a Request for Reconsideration...

Can or should we divorce?

In determining financial eligiblity for SSI, Social Security looks at assets available to the reciepent, not solely to the fact that the receipent...

No. Social Security disability is for people who have long term, serious medical conditions. A broken foot that keeps from doing your job for a...