Disability and social security

As long as you are still disabled, you will continue to receive your disability benefits until you reach full retirement age. Based on your age, I...

Notice of SSDI Hearing - Social Security Disability

Usually the Notice of Hearing will state if any experts (vocational expert, medical expert) are being called. Every now and then, the judge may...

Selected as the best answer

I know that the IRS shares information with Social Security, and frequently Social Security cross references that information to flag cases for...

Filing a lawsuit against the company where the injury happened while on workers compensation

I think it is a good idea for you to contact an attorney before your case is finalized. It sounds as though you are about to be placed at maximum...

I settled my comp claim for a back injury but when I settled I told them I wanted to keep my medical open.

The answer depends on what you mean by “settled.” When attorneys refer to a “settlement,” we are usually talking about a full and final settlement...

I had a back injury at work with 27% tbd (total body disability). I settled with workman's comp. will this qualify me for disabi

It is impossible to say based on the information you gave whether or not you would qualify for Social Security disability. The impairment rating...

My work comp claim was approved for surgery required but was just fired 2 weeks before surgery date.

The termination may limit your ability to receive compensation for lost wages. Under the facts you described, you may be considered “responsible...

My disabled adult daughter is considering serving an 18 month mission with our Church. Would she lose her SSI benefit?

The church mission could negatively impact your daughter’s SSI benefits in several ways. If your daughter leaves the United States for more than...

Social Security Disability Hearing

Usually it is a good sign when the VE does not identify any jobs that you can do. There are certain circumstances where the judge could still deny...

A vehicle is one of the few assets that is excluded from the $2,000 limitation. In other words, you can own a car that is worth more than $2,000,...