Social Security will find fibromaylgia disabling if the medical records document a significant problem. Social Security recognizes the American...

Can a knee injury that required arthoscopic surgery and 4 weeks physical therapy be classified as a Catastrophic Injury

Social Security will consider a knee impairment disabling if you can meet the criteria of 1.02 in the Listing of Impairments. That is...

How can I get social security disability?

If you have worked in the past and are currently insured, you can apply online for DIB benefits. See the link below. If you haven't worked you...

I collecting SSD due to Mental Disability. I am allowed to work Part Time, and still get benefits. Can I recieve Unemployment?

Many individuals ask all kinds of questions at this website about working while disabled. When you receive Social Security disability but want to...

If Washington DC is dragging its feet on granting or denying a claim for disability claim, is there a way for speed them up ?

Social Security can take a long time to make a decision. While you have 60 days at each level of review to appeal a denial, they have no deadlines...

I was married 20 years. Can I get disability benefits?

You might be able to get an auxillary/family benefit if your ex-husband is receiving Social Security DIsability. If he is, you may qualify for a...

Because you receive Medicare, you are probably getting DIB and not SSI. DIB benefits are not affected by changes in your financial situation but...

If you receive SSI, you do need to report this change in resources: SSA says: "Tell us if there is any change in what you own." (see:...

If i get married will i loose my disability benefits?

The amount of a recipient's SSI benefit is based on many factors, including one's marital status. Below see the list of Rulings from SSA that deal...

Can I apply for Social Securtiy/Disability if I cannot collect unemployment benefits at the moment due to a heart attack?

While unemployment may impact the amount and size of Supplemental Security Income, it will not impact your Disability Insurance Benefit. See my...