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How can ssi (disability) drop me after they found out i was incarcerated but they were sending payments home and knew i wasinca

Ethan's answer | Answered on October 07, 2015

Your benefits can be stopped while you're incarcerated. http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10133.pdf

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Is the spouse's income, John, counted as income for Jane's SSI with disability

Ethan's answer | Answered on October 07, 2015

I have not heard of any exceptions to spousal income for citizens who are married to non-citizens.

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I have been denied SSID twice. Im waiting for my court date. 2 months after the 2nd denial i turned 50 How does that effect case

Ethan's answer | Answered on October 07, 2015

Turning 50 can help your case. You're in a different age group now and the medical-vocational rules used to determine disability are more favorable...

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If I was denied Social Security how would I be able to apply again due to injury that I received I'm only 35 years old

Ethan's answer | Answered on October 07, 2015

You can apply again with the Social Security office or through its website. You can also apply with the assistance of a law firm. Your age will be...

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Should I apply for social security disability

Ethan's answer | Answered on October 07, 2015

I think you need to talk to your doctor and a good local attorney to see if you should apply. Your age, education, and skills are also factors to...

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Is Social Security Disability Income Taxable?

Ethan's answer | Answered on October 06, 2015

It depends on the amount. Talk to a tax expert to be sure. This link might be useful http://www.ssa.gov/planners/taxes.html

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My Dad passed and SS stopped making payments. My Dad only had 32 credits (not 40), can Mom still appeal for survivor benefits?

Ethan's answer | Answered on October 06, 2015

I'm sorry for your loss. It sounds like your dad received SSI until he sold his car which put him over the resource limit. Your dad would have had...

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How do I find a disability lawyer who will help me receive my money?

Ethan's answer | Answered on October 06, 2015

You can use Avvo's Find a Lawyer link to search for attorneys in your area. Avoid firms that use non-attorney reps and advocates at hearings. You...

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When a person is receiving Social Security-SSI Finally, settled a work comp case. what happens to my SSI benifits.

Ethan's answer | Answered on October 06, 2015

Your SSI benefits can be impacted by settlements. SSI is a needs-based program so if you receive settlements, it can count as income and any amount...

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What happens when you file a disability appeal?

Ethan's answer | Answered on October 06, 2015

RFC stands for residual functional capacity. Everyone has an RFC, which means what you are capable of doing despite your medical impairments. I...

Ethan K. Pham's Answers (2802)

How can ssi (disability) drop me after they found out i was incarcerated but they were sending payments home and knew i wasinca

Is the spouse's income, John, counted as income for Jane's SSI with disability

I have been denied SSID twice. Im waiting for my court date. 2 months after the 2nd denial i turned 50 How does that effect case

If I was denied Social Security how would I be able to apply again due to injury that I received I'm only 35 years old

Should I apply for social security disability

Is Social Security Disability Income Taxable?

My Dad passed and SS stopped making payments. My Dad only had 32 credits (not 40), can Mom still appeal for survivor benefits?

How do I find a disability lawyer who will help me receive my money?

When a person is receiving Social Security-SSI Finally, settled a work comp case. what happens to my SSI benifits.

What happens when you file a disability appeal?