Reach out to your local Legal Aid office and see if they can assist you with your application for SSI benefits.

First, you would want to touch base with the attorney you retained for an update on the status of your claim. If it turns out that the claim was...

Depends very much on the specific facts of her situation. Social Security has two programs for individuals who are unable to work due to a medical...

Your attorney should be answering these questions for you: that's what they get paid for. ...

To be eligible for child SSI benefits, a minor child must still meet both the medical and non-medical eligibility requirements. The non-medical...

The auxiliary benefit you are receiving is for the minor child so the custodial parent will receive the benefit.

You can file online at the Social Security webpage at SSA.gov. If you want additional help, you can use the “Find a Lawyer” feature on AVVO to find...

If her injuries would keep her from working for at least 12 months, she could. She should speak with an experienced local attorney who knows the...

Mr. Pont is correct. Shouldn’t be a problem. Judge’s routinely allow continuances when an attorney is brought on board just before a hearing.

I would suggest that you reach out to a local attorney near you experienced in representing Social Security disability claimants. You can find a...