Disability question.. Since I know the process takes forever and a day, would it mess me up to take on a work at home position?

Unfortunately, the answer is probably yes. Working at all, even from home, usually complicates Social Security disability and Long Term Disability...

I left my job for medical reasons and they have yet to give me my short term disability documents.

You may need an ERISA benefits attorney to help you, if your employer won't listen. I will say, though, that although your expectations aren't...

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Can a companies long term disability company deny you your portion of disability due to collecting a pension from another co.?

Most Long Term Disability (LTD) policies do have offsets for Social Security and many forms of pension benefits. However, one common exception I...

I was a Pipefitter, now disabled, is m ex-wife entitled to part of my disability pension from my international union?

I suspect this is going to depend on the terms of the QDRO. The thing is, you probably don't have two separate pension plans (a regular pension...

What steps need to be taken to help my Dad get on disability if his health condition is making it difficult to perform his work?

If he's been working steadily up until now, your dad should be able to apply for Social Security disability benefits by going to your local Social...

I am a surviveing spouse my wife was on disability am i intitled to her benifits

You may be entitled to some or all of her monthly Social Security benefits if you meet certain conditions. First, she must have been receiving the...

I was wondering about over-payment of LTD and then paying them back?

Let me see if I understand your question. Your husband went on LTD in 2011, and let's say he received about $10,000 in 2011. When it came time to...

How long do I have to wait for SSD benefits to pay me? Do I need a lawyer to get approved?

Unfortunately, Social Security likely won't expedite their decision on your claim based on your situation. Since everyone who files a claim is not...

Can I use my benefit time/sick time during wait period before Short Term Disability benefits begin?

That seems strange to me. Most of the time, employers not only allow you to do what you're describing, they insist on it. When someone takes FMLA...

Is there a law firm that specializes in SJOGRENS short term disability denials?

Mr. Glass knows what he's talking about, and I agree with him 100%. Also, he's one of very few people in Virginia I know of who handle these types...