Will my workers comp settlement be held against my future social security disability award?

WC and public disability benefits can offset SSDI benefits depending on your average current earnings prior to your disability, the amount of the...

Can I start collecting SS benefits if I am currently paying the SS Adm. money owed from a settlement?

Possibly. He should contact SSA and see if he is eligible for benefits. There are some people who owe Social Security for overpayments and still...

Can i get my social security if I'm emancipated?

You may still receive benefits if you're emancipated. You should contact SSA and say you were kicked out so they can at least change your...

If the reason why you were found disabled was due to cognitive or mental impairments that made you unable to manage your own funds, proving you no...

Does ADHD for a child qualify for social security disability?

Whether she qualifies for SSI will depend on the severity of her conditions based on the medical evidence, not just the diagnoses. Because she's...

My dad passed away January 12th. Do I have to return a pro-rated version of his social security and pension benefits to them?

Sorry for your loss. The payment on January 3rd probably represents December's benefits so that money should belong to his estate. Contact SSA to...

The settlement would put you over the resource limit of $2000 ($3000 if married) for SSI. You are also required to report to SSA about the...

The next step is to appeal to the federal district court.

You can use the "find a lawyer" link on Avvo to search for attorneys in your area. There is an excellent attorney from NC who is active on Avvo....

If a person gets S.S.I. and recieves a settlement does it affect S.S.I and if they dont report it is that fraud.

The settlement will count towards the resource limit. It's a requirement to report the settlement to SSA. Failure to do so will likely lead to a...