I am looking to hire a lawyer that can help me keep my social security.

Check out the Social Security lawyers section here on AVVO. Also, consider contacting the National Organization of Social Security Claimants'...

Do I need an attorney to file for Reconsideration of SSI disability benefits for my son?

I agree with Attorney Hamilton's answer. To answer your question about whether you need an attorney, I believe having an attorney would be...

Hi i recieved back pay from social security and i recvd 4 months of long term disability payments. do i pay back 100%?

Long term disability is a private contract so the answer to your question depends upon what your contract says. Most LTDs provide that you will...

Because I live with my mom who is on medicaid, will she lose it if Iam approved for ssdi?

Your receipt of "SSDI" should not affect your mother's medicaid since she is not your dependent (presumably) or spouse. You should consult with a...

I am on SSI receiving $560./ month. I also am on Medicaid. My husband just got approved for VA Pension & will receive $1337./ mo

AS LONG AS you are entitled to even $1 of SSI, you will continue to be eligible for Medicaid. When you are receiving SSI, you must update Social...

Why does the ssa wait until the last minute?

Simply put, the Social Security ("SSA") system right now is very overwhelmed. In recent history, even when SSA had employees retire or leave for...

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Social security has my girlfriend down as my wife and now are adding her income against my benefits and need to know how to fix

Assets and income rules for Social Security SSI are very strict. Without knowing exactly what you told Social Security ("SSA") about "household"...

Waiting for disability back pay

The judge can only "recommend" a payee, s/he cannot order one. If I understand what you are saying, then it appears that Social Security already...

I am on ssi. Can i collect on my ex husbands ssdi that he was just approved for last week?

If your ex-husband is receiving Social Security DISABILITY INSURANCE BENEFITS ("SSD"), then your son is entitled to auxiliary benefits on his...

First, let me say that the answers given by the other attorneys are quite accurate. But, to simplify, "simple" work typically means work that is...