Why does a Paralegal need Savings, Checking, CD"s, Bonds, IRA's, Cash at home, Income Tax returns

Mr. Pham is correct. You should discuss the issue with your representative. Perhaps they are trying make the process more efficient by providing...

Is it better to hire a local Attorney or National Attorney to file my SS disability claim.

I agree with both of the other answers. But Mr. Pham has hit the nail on the head. Often the national organizations that handle Social Security...

My cousin is my payee and also is my landlord. I was told by ssi that i could be my own payee but chose to have a payee. But now

Mr. Pham is correct. I am sorry that your cousin is behaving this way.

Can I apply for ssi if I have not been diagnosed with a mental illness but is suffering from a few if not one?

I agree with the prior answers. It will be extremely difficult, if not impossible to get benefits granted without treatment.

TAX QUESTION regarding Workers compensation REDUCED EARNINGS - income from job $15,000 actually worked but changed to $0

The Workers' Comp benefit would not be taxable. But your income from working would. Your question is a bit confusing. It doesn't make sense that...

Your understanding of how the back pay works is correct. SSI back pay is paid in three installments, six months apart for large amounts.

Will accepting my private pension payout affect me being approved for disability?

I agree with Mr. Pham. Receivjbg your pension will not impact a Sovial Secutity disability claim.

How can one report an individual abusing disability benefits?

There are certainly ways to report suspected fraud. You can contact the Social Security fraud hotline as suggested in the other answer if this...

My question is about Social Security. am I entitled to draw off of my ex husbands Social Security?

Possibly, It is possible to receive benefits based on your ex-spouse's earnings record if you were married greater than ten years and the benefit...

Can I challenge the income numbers that Social Security is using to determine my monthly social security payments?

Social Security will only count income reported to the IRS as earnings. Not gross earnings from self-employment which includes business expenses...