Does everyone who is diagnosed with Lupus, once under medical treatment, be able to receive government benefits?

Are you asking about Social Security benefits for your daughter, for your granddaughter, for the other grandmother, or for everyone? I'll try to...

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Who's income will my disability be based on

The only time a spouse is entitled to a disability benefit based on the other spouse's earnings record is if he/she is a widow/er. Divorced...

If you're on SSI, rather than SSDI, I suppose they could consider your ATV to be a "resource" which, if it was worth enough money, might...

It will really depend on the terms of the two policies. Most policies offset for other forms of income you receive, such as Social Security...

Can I go out on short trerm disability tomorrow...

I can't answer any questions about your employee file or any claims you have against your manager and others for hostile work environment. If...

How can you get regular social security if you already receive social security disability?

I can't tell for sure, but it sounds like you ran into a situation involving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability...

Will I qualify for mental illness disability benefits?

You might be eligible for Social Security benefits of some type, but it depends on a lot of different things. 1) If you have earned enough...

Can my VAdisability benefits be lowered if I receive SSDI?

There shouldn't be any effect on either benefit - you should get 100% of both benefits, in other words. If you start talking about SSI and/or...

LTD insurance says they have the right to discontinue benefits even though Drs say I cant work?

Yes, you should absolutely speak to an attorney before you appeal. With most LTD plans, you only get one appeal (the law says they have to give...

If I sign up for short term disability, how long before I can use it?

There isn't a set answer to that. It really depends on the terms of your particular company's STD plan. You should ask for a copy of the plan...