Informing SSA is legally required. I would recommend doing it in writing so you have proof positive that you did so. Keep a date stamped copy for...

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It will not impact your SSDI if you are awarded that. It may impact your SSI if you spouse/fiancée/boy friend lives under the same roof with you....

You may be still be eligible for SSDI. Assuming you were vested for SSDI when you were injured (paid in enough over the years to qualify), you were...

Generally, a person living overseas is entitled to received SSDI and/or Social Security retirement payments overseas with the exception of...

What can i expect during my “individual hearing” which is converted into telephonic because of covid?

The hearing will be done by telephone conference call. On the date and time of your hearing, the judge''s clerk will call you and connect you to...

You’re experience is not unusual. About 65% of all initial claims for disability benefits are denied initially. Make sure you file a request for...

I agree with most of what Ms. Shenstone said but I would add that SSI monies are protected from all creditors - even the government. So, if the...

Can a mother be a payee for her adult disabled child who just turned 18 if she was a felon for drugs more than 10 years ago.?

My experience has been that SSA will not allow a convicted felon to be a representative payee.

How do I appeal SSI because I was denied?

Yes, you should probably appeal the denial. You have 65 days from the date of the denial notice that you received to ask that Social Security take...

03/22/2019 Appeal Under Review A medical decision has been made and we are working to process your decision. A Social Security

I. You may want to visit your local SSA office to check on the status of your claim. Sometimes SSA fails to send the written notice even though...