Can I still apply for SSI. no strength in left arm, can not lift over ten pounds, migrane headaches, insomnia, shoulder and neck

You can apply for SSDI and SSI. You may be eligible for both depending on your work credits and income and resources. Try to get insurance even if...

I hired my third lawyer a year ago to assist me with my social security disability claim. The lawyer is located Illinois but I

I generally would recommend local attorneys because they are familiar with the judges. However, if you have a lawyer you like who knows your case...

If i take a lump sum payment from my employer pension will it effect my Social Security disabililty

For Social Security Disability (SSD), this would not affect benefits. If you are on SSI, then it would because SSI has income and resource...

If you're still working and earning at least $1070 a month you will not be eligible because you're earning above what is considered substantial...

My fiance is 26 years old and can not work until 2017 due to heart failure, shouldn't he be eligible for disability?

SSDI requires more than a document saying he cannot work. He is very young and would have to show he cannot do even sedentary work, not just his...

If this baby sitter is on Social Security Disability, she also paid taxes and is receiving benefits on her own earnings and tax contributions....

Is it better to collect on early social security or wait till full retirement?

If you retire early at 62 you will receive a reduced amount compared to waiting until your full retirement age. Take a look at your Social Security...

How do i get social security to up-hold their original amounts

Your attorney and your SSA office should be able to explain why. You should have received Notices of Awards for both SSDI and SSI, which I assume...

Will I have to back the odar for travel expenses my attorney received from the social security hearing office for my claim?

No, you do not have to reimburse ODAR for travel costs paid to your attorney. Your Notice of Hearing provides information on payments for travel to...

My mother is 86 and had dementia she recently received Medicare and not medicaid which I prefer she has because her income?

SSI not only has an income limit, but also has a resource limit. For unmarried individuals the resource limit is $2000. Not all resources are...