If your claim for SSDI was denied by an ALJ should you find a new attorney?

This is a very difficult question to answer and depends so much on the details of your case that it is impossible to say. The fact that an ALJ...

Are ALJs supposed to look at how you can perform outside work?

I'm not sure what you mean by "outside work." To evaluate your case, the SSA uses a five-step evaluation process. In some cases, your condition...

After a SSDI hearing the ALJ can obtain information about an appt you had with a doctor just a day before the hearing?

The ALJ has a duty to fully and fairly develop the record in a Social Security disability case. If the ALJ believes the evidence is necessary to...

If the Appeals Council (Office of Disability Adjudication and Review) denies your appeal there is nothing else you can do?

If the Appeals Council denies your appeal, you may appeal further to the U.S. District Court. Although it is possible to do this on your own...

My wife went before ALG for a disability hearing 2.5 months ago. Approximately how long does it take to receive an answer?

Unfortunately, there is no strict deadline. As long as the record was closed at the hearing, it is really up to the judge and the hearings office...

My government debit card--- where my social security and ssi money is placed--- has a fraud suspension placed on it--

I would contact the SSA. Don't wait any longer. You are entitled to an explanation of why your benefits have been suspended. It may be that...

If I reside with payee conservator and payee is on rental agreement. Can the payee legally be asked to vacate the premises?

A payee is appointed if the SSA believes a recipient of benefits is not capable of managing his or her money in his or her best interests. There...

My daughter is wanting to get married but she recieves SSI .WILL THE SOCIAL SECURITY TAKE AWAY HER CHECK?

It is possible that your daughter's husband's assets and income will make her ineligible for SSI. SSI is a "need-based" program, which looks at...

To be clear, you do not need any doctor to deem you "ineligible to work" before you can file a claim. If you are not working and regard yourself...

My uncle is a repeated drug user that causes him to go to the hospital, commas, and Overdose

This is a very complicated question, and I suggest you discuss the situation with an attorney. In certain circumstances, the SSA determines that...