Why was there no vocational expert at ssi hearing

As Mr. Pont succinctly explained above, the administrative law judge (ALJ) determines whether a vocational expert (VE) is necessary for the...

I’m looking for a Social Security disability lawyer that deals with children

There are many excellent Social Security attorneys in King and Snohomish Counties. As advised by Mr. Pont and Ms. Richards above, AVVO has the tool...

Social Security does not bar recipients from having credit cards, so being on "SSI" will not preclude you from doing so. However, as noted by Mr....

Can filling for bankruptcy on a private student loan help?

Mr. Shields gives good advice above. Relief from student loan debt is difficult but not impossible. As he advises, be sure to consult a bankruptcy...

Is it legal for social security to penalize someone more than 4x the amount of unclaimed earned income?

Your winnings should not cause you to lose any benefits, because SSD and SS retirement are not means tested. However, SS may withhold some money to...

A couple of things stick out here. First, your representative payee must perform certain duties and make sure your needs are met. From the Social...

No, but you do not need to file for early retirement. You can receive benefits under only one Social Security disability (SSD) or SS retirement,...

How does a personal injury award settlement affect my SSI benefit ?

First, be sure you are really receiving SSI and not disability insurance benefits (DIB). Some people call their benefits "SSI" even though they are...

My LNI (workers comp) claim is closed and received ppd award but what will happen to my SSDI benefits?

If a SSA should have offset your payments as a result of L&I but didn't, you should speak to SSA directly (your local office, not the 800 number)....

How will they calculate my SSI Entitlement?

Overpayment issues are rarely simple. I suggest that you contact a Social Security attorney in your area to discuss the specifics of your case in...