How can my husband get help with a social security disability claim, when the doctor that he's seeing will not help?

You can find attorneys on Avvo by clicking on the "Find a Lawyer" tab. Attorney's fees are set by Social Security and the standard fee agreement is...

SSDI

Most lawyers will want to review your medical records and anything Social Security has sent you including any denial letters. Ask the lawyer what...

I have 2 under age children and their father has just passed. Are they entitled to his social security benefits & pension in NJ

They may be eligible for Social Security survivors' benefits if he worked enough and paid into Social Security. Contact Social Security to see if...

Find a good local attorney to evaluate your case. Be sure to appeal before the deadline.

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What is the newest year model car, would I be allowed to own while receiving Ssi?

You're allowed to own one vehicle, regardless of value, if it is used for transportation for you or a member of your household and it would not...

I'm sbout to lose my much needed SS disability, how can this be prevented?

Provide the information on the doctors who are treating you. If you're still disabled, it's likely you still need medical treatment. Your current...

Getting divorced and want to know if alimony payments will cause a reduction in my monthly SSI payment.

Alimony is considered unearned income and would reduce SSI payments or perhaps eliminate eligibility depending on the amount.

My husband that I have a protective order on lives in homeless shelter can he get benefits?

Being homeless does not disqualify from someone from receiving disability benefits. He still has to meet the requirements to receive benefits.

Can you try to work if on disability

If you get approved for Social Security Disability (SSDI), you can get a trial work period (TWP) to test your ability to work. Be sure to ask SSA...

I am awaiting a decision from the Appeal's Council for Social Security it has been 1 year what are the best options if denied?

You don't have to stay with the same representative. You can technically keep the appeal open and terminate your representative, but if you...