My 63 yr old brother is on permanent disability suffering from T-Cell lymphoma. He receives $1800 monthly disability benefits.

Its sounds like he is receiving SSDI. If that is the case, no problem with solicting funds for him.

What recourse do I have after discovering misconduct by the SSDI DDS State agency consultants who worked on my claim

It would be very difficult to proceed against DDS. Your remedy is to appeal their decision which you have done. Unfortunately, the wait times for...

How do I find a new Social Security Disability attorney?

There are lots of good Social Security attorney's here, so you may want to reach out to one that is close to where you live. Also, you can try the...

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Can the local Social Security office overrule the ALJ?

Contact your congress person and ask for assistance. SSA will have to explain to them what’s going on. You may also want to speak with an...

I signed my release to settle my auto case almost two years ago and still no check?

Sounds like a special needs trust. You need it to have a sit-down with your lawyer and get him to explain to you to your understanding what is...

SSI CDR Cessation Benefits 3 years after awarded BiPolar,Depression Anxiety But Treating Psychiatrist never contacted.

Hopefully, you requested continuing payment of benefits within ten days of being informed of cessation of benefits. If second CDR is adverse, again...

My ex and I married and divorced in Ca. He now lives in Hawaii Are there different rules for us now that he no longer resides

The rules concerning Social Security are the same anywhere in the U.S.

My claim was denied?

Social Security uses a 5-step evaluation process to determine whether or not a claimant meets their definition of what it means to be "disabled." ...

If someone is on ssi and they win a law suit on a injury case do they have to report it to social security?

Yes. As is stated in every written communication from SSA, all income must be reported. SSA will find out about it anyway from the IRS. Failure to...

If I contest Atty fee in SSDI claim, does the ALJ alone decide if fees should be reduced and if so is ALJ's decision binding??

The ALJ will make the initial determination. If you disagree with the ALJ's determination, you may appeal that determination. The ALJ's order...