I have been on ssi for about 15 years. I am totally disabled and divorced. My payments are $721 a month. am I eligible for more

$721 is the federal maximum rate, but I believe there will be a slight increase to $733 per month for 2015.

I HAVE ASTHMA , I WAS BORN WITH IT I AM NOW 25 . CAN I GET Disability

You might be eligible for benefits. For Social Security Disability (SSDI) you have to meet the disability requirements and have sufficient work...

Settlements and awards from Medical Malpractice will not affect SSDI. If you also receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) then the settlement...

I received a insurance settlement will that affect my Social Security Disability benefits

Personal injury settlements or awards will not affect Social Security Disability benefits (SSDI). If you receive SSI, which is a means-tested...

What is different between Full Favorable & Partially Favorable?

It's actually Fully Favorable, not Full Favorable. A fully favorable decision is one that fully agrees with your alleged onset date of disability....

My husband has interstitial lung disease does he qualify for disability?

He may qualify for Social Security Disability and/or other disability programs depending on the medical records and a number of other factors. It's...

If i was denied social security income in 2007 and 2 other more recent times. can i reapply for SSI disability now with a lawyer

You can file for a new SSI claim, which does not require work credits unlike SSDI, but you will need to meet the income and resource requirements...

Why would I first need a lawyer to try and obtain Social Security Disability Benefits

You can apply by yourself but your chances of getting approved are better with a good local disability attorney. You can also apply and hire an...

After you went to SSDI the hearing office then what's the next steps? I applie SSDI only NO SSI

You should receive a decision in writing about 1 to 3 months after your hearing. There are 3 possible decisions: Full Favorable, Partially...

Can i sue a doctor for putting in false information in paperwork for a judge for a ssi case said i did his test with no problems

Sounds like you had a consultive examination scheduled by Social Security. Your situation is very common. If you believe you are disabled then you...