Can Social Security use common law marriage both ways?

It sounds as if the SSA claims representative made an initial decision that you and your boyfriend were "holding yourself out" as husband and wife...

The short answer: Your EDD payments will not be reduced when you become elgibile for SSDI. However, it is possible you will receive a reduced SSDI...

I need help with refiling for disability for my daughter who is 29 years old and can't work

If your daughter's previous application was denied more than 65 days ago, she will need to file a new application for disability. It would be...

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The quick response is that you should report your work activity to the Social Security Administration. You can not assume that the filing of tax...

My ex wife of 25 years pas sed away . Am I entitled to any survivor social security benefits ? She was 51 and in California

You may be eligible for surviving divorced spouse benefits. The answer depends in large part on your current age. You seem to meet Social...

My psychologist said he'd back me with social security disability claim but will Social security accept a psychologists word?

Below is the link to Social Security Ruling 06-03P which says that licensed clinical psychologists are "acceptable medical sources" for purposes of...

It is hard to know whether you really need to hire an attorney to file for EXR. Since you were previously found eligible for benefits, you have...

Is it worth it to go to my Social Security hearing? What should I do? Please read details below.

I agree with the answer provided by Mr. Farrell. I would add only the fact that your prior attorney would not have a "lien", but would be required...

I have been diagnosed with a rare and terminal disease and want to know if Social Security will speed up the process now?

Below is a link to the SSA webpage for Compassionate Allowances, which provides the list of 200 conditions SSA presently recognizes as entitled to...

I was denied Social Security Disability and appealed that decision but haven't heard anything and don't know what to do...

If you filed an appeal of your application denial over a year ago, you should have received a response from SSA long ago. You should try to call...