How long does it take for social security to make a decision when filed a second time, after losing prior at federal level?

Filing a second time doesn't really make a difference in time. 120 days is more of an average. There is no hard deadline to make an initial...

Social security benefits

Auxiliary benefits for children end the month before their 18th birthday unless they are still in high school in which case they can keep receiving...

When applying for Social Security Disability?

I agree with Ms. Joy. The SGA amount is currently $1070. Some people think if they work just under that amount, they can still get approved, which...

Help with disability claim

It sounds like you're applying for SSI for your child. If that is the case, it is possible to get approved for SS benefits without having a...

You can apply as soon as you'd like. Sounds like your attorney or advocate didn't prepare you for your case well. He should have told you your...

SSI benefits for someone drawing Disability and has a "normal" child. Can I draw extra because of my child?

SSI does not offer auxiliary benefits for children. Social Security Disability offers that, but you mentioned you're on SSI, not Social Security...

Can I received any benefits from my deceased husband?

I'm sorry for the loss of your husband. You can receive disability benefits based on his earnings if you are disabled within 7 years of his death...

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Due to Essential Tremor I'm unable to do part of my job. I can no longer draw blood.

You may want to speak with an ADA attorney to see if having someone perform this very small part of your job is a reasonable accommodation...

Am I going to get a back pay from SS if approved in August and disability started in January.

Social Security Disability (SSDI) can pay you after 5 full months of your disability onset date. If you were disabled in January, your back pay...

My husband is due retro active pay that was withheld from his SSDI claim for additional fees that our lawyer could claim

You should ask your attorney for help. If your attorney is unwilling to help, you can try contacting your Congressperson and let the representative...