If you had a lawyer or representative at your hearing, this is a great question for them, as each hearing office is run differently. I will note...

How long should it take for medical records for compassionate benefit s.s

Medical records typically take our office approximately one month to receive after we request them. Sometimes it is much shorter, and...

Thank you for answering my questions ssi question.

This is probably an excellent question for your lawyer's office. Each region of the country is different, but where I work, I typically get a...

About Disability.

I'm sorry to hear about your diagnosis. I will share with you that Social Security typically looks to if a person can do any type of work, not...

I am on social security and will be receiving settlement from class action suit soon, how will it affect my benefits

Hi there, As has already been stated, your SSI could be in jeopardy if you receive a large class action settlement. I encourage you to...

Is it better to apply for social security disability on our own initially or to get a lawyer to represent?

Some larger firms will sign you up to "help" with the initial application, but in reality will simply make an appointment for you to do the...

Can I apply for social security benefits before age 62 ?

If you are not working due to a disability, you may be able to get the equivalent of your full retirement amount early. If you are not disabled,...

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I received an inheritance from my departed in england. i collect medicare and medicaid will i lose my medical bebefits. thank

Depending on the size of the inheritance, we typically encourage folks who come into more than $10k to establish a special needs trust with the...

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

As Mr. Pham has already said, young folks must prove there is no full-time work they cannot do. It sounds like you are continuing to fight, but...

Can I apply for unemployment benefits if I've applied for Social Security Disability Benefits

We encourage our clients to not apply for unemployment and disability at the same time, for the reasons already explained. In our state, a has to...