Can I get social security benefits if I only have 34 credits of work?
I believe you need 40 for retirement if you're born after 1929. As of 2015, you can receive 1 credit for each $1220 you earn and up to 4 credits a...
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I believe you need 40 for retirement if you're born after 1929. As of 2015, you can receive 1 credit for each $1220 you earn and up to 4 credits a...
I'm not sure why they found you disabled and yet denied you. Are you sure that was the doctor's findings? If you look at the denial, it may say...
You can search for lawyers using the Find a Lawyer tab. There are some good attorneys from your state who actively participate on Avvo's Q&A forum....
You have a number of diagnoses, but SSA looks at more than just the diagnoses. Most denials are based on lack of severity of the symptoms, not...
It depends on the office and the state agency, but typically it can take about 6 months from the initial application to get a decision. It can take...
If you're 60 you can get survivor's benefits. If you're 50 and disabled within 7 years of your spouse's death you may get disabled widow(er)'s...
It depends on the medical evidence and other factors such as your age and how the symptoms limit your capacity to work. Look for a good local...
Dependent step children may qualify for suvivor's benefits if the remarriage was after the child was born. If the child is under 16 and you're the...
It depends. If your disability is a mental impairment and you were approved because you could not stay on task or follow simple instructions, your...
You do not have to stay with the same rep. If you get denied, look for an attorney who is experienced with post-hearing appeals. It may or may not...