My attorney said the judge couldn't approve SSDI but would approve SSI now its in underwriting how long does that take in SC?

It typically takes 1-3 months to get a decision after a hearing. If your case is currently in the writing process, there's a good chance you can...

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How much weight do disability examiners give the ADL questionnaire at the initial claim level?

Medical records are far more important than ADL. Your ADL is purely subjective. My experience in reviewing claims denials is that they don't help...

Was told that my 15 Y.O. son can collect a social security benefit until he is 18 since I am 63 Y.O. True?

A minor child can collect auxiliary benefits if his parent is on Social Security Disability or he can collect survivor benefits if his parent is...

Do I need to re sign appointment of representative, acceptance of appointment, and fee arrangement papers with the same firm for

If you were denied and want to stay with the same firm, you do not need to sign new fee agreements or Appointment of Representative (SSA-1696)...

My fiancé was killed in an industrial accident at work . We have two children age 6 & age 9 mo. What benefits r they eligible 4?

I'm sorry for your loss. You should contact Social Security to see if your children can receive survivor benefits. There may also be other types of...

I am applying for SSI on the basis of disability. I have never worked. How do I get a disability lawyer to help me?

You can search for SSI attorneys on Avvo. Most offer free consultations. SSI fees are regulated by Social Security, which limits attorney's fees to...

Social Security Question

You should be fine as long as you used the same Social Security number. You may want to update your records though. You can also download your...

Does Social Security ever call and talk to the doctors and therapists of their SSI applicants?

SSA can call, but I have yet to have a case where they call to discuss claimants' conditions. If they call it's to request medical records. In...

If I end up not being told that I will not have Permanent, Partial disability is it possible to get some type of settlement?

Consult with a local Social Security Disability attorney about filing for SSDI. Social Security does not pay for partial disability. You are either...

Are companies legally allowed to open a credit card in an employee's name (using the employee's social security number) without

No, they are not allowed to use employee's social security numbers without permission to open credit card accounts.