If you`re on SSA Can a car accident settlement affect your SSA or medical insurance

As other attorneys have noted, retirement and medicare are not affected, nor is SSD. But, if you receive any SSI, depending on the amount of the...

I had a social security hearing before an ALJ the first part of December.

You've asked three questions: 1) Why so quick a decision? The speed of the decision may say a lot -- or nothing. It completely depends on who...

The key job of your lawyer with regard to the Vocational Expert is to get the VE to state there were no jobs you could do. But if the ALJ's...

Disability in reconsideration process

You have some very useful information, because you know that your case was considered strong enough by at least one SSA analyst to approve it.. and...

Do I meet the Social Security listing for an anxiety disorder?

I know that you would like the assurance that you would be accepted at the initial stage, as I expect that the prospect of a hearing is something...

When should I apply for Social Security Disability Benefits?

You've gotten some information that's just a bit wrong. Let me clarify. Assuming that you are applying for SSD benefits (the benefits you're...

An online application has pros and cons. While Social Security is encouraging folks to do this, I want to add a cautionary note. Your application...

How can i get legal help with my son's ssi benefits?

As you can tell from the other answers, just needing glasses would not be enough to qualify for disability benefits. I'm not sure from your...

Can I be denied SSI benefits because of this?

You are right that "failure to follow doctor's orders" is a real problem when you are asking for disability benefits. This is because Social...

It sounds like your work as a pharmacy tech isn't suited to you -- but the real question is -- is there any other work you think you could do. I...