You can try applying for Social Security Disability. Lupus can be a debilitating, but a diagnosis is not enough to get approved for SSDI. The...

I am currently out of work due to psychiatric issues and a non work related injury resulting in surgery we need help.

You do not have to wait for a year to qualify. You do have to be disabled or expected to be disabled for at least a year or having disability that...

How would one go about starting the process to apply/file for disability in Texas?

It may be a good idea to consult with some local Social Security disability attorneys. However, if you choose you can apply online at www.ssa.gov,...

Why would a person be dropped from social security disability and put on SSI? autistic as a child and now is schizophrenic ?

There could be a few reasons why a person can lose SSDI benefits. If your friend received SSDI under someone else's Social Security earnings such...

What do you have to do on SSDI hearing dates?

More important is what you do prior to your hearing. #1 is find a good local attorney to help you with your hearing. Stay away from big firms that...

Questions about SSDI benefits?

1) Yes 2) You may get back pay depending on how far back the judge believes you became disabled. The judge does not have to believe you were...

Could or would i be able to get social security income because I have A.D.D ( Attention deficit disorder)

ADD and OCD cases are generally difficult to get approved. Millions of people have them and can work. You'll have to prove with strong medical...

Need a successful disability attorney in my area.

Avvo prohibits solicitation by attorneys in the Q&A forum, but you can use the Find a Lawyer link and search for Social Security Disability...

I suffered congestive heart failure 7/31, followed by a stroke 8/31. Left side suffers paralysis. can my ssi case be expedited?

You can certainly ask for your case to be expedited, but SSA usually expedites cases for those who are in imminent danger of losing shelter and for...

Is it true that out of state judges conduct the Video Teleconferencing Hearings for disability hearings?

These teleconferencing video hearing notices were sent out to every claimant I know that is at the hearing level. It does not mean you have been...