Your current state is Virginia
My wife was receiving SSI benefits (both before and after we married). She has fetal alcohol syndrome resulting in dyslexia as well as a bunch of other speech and reading comprehension issues. She also has a physical disability which causes her severe back pain when standing for too long or walking... Read more »
I wasn't used as witness for trial . but the prosecutor and police officer and probation officer and security all lied under oath to the jury and judge and myself and defence team of my fiance. As they all continued to say I was on the plaintiffs side defending the security guard. But I was... Read more »

answered on May 24, 2023
No, disability lawyers do not have access to your medical records and neither does Social Security. You must sign a release for the medical provider to send the medical records to a third party, such as your lawyer or Social Security. For example, Social Security will ask you to sign form SSA-827... Read more »
How is it fair that the state can take away money from disabilty awards that is owed to the person to pay back money that was given to the state to help low income families but no one else has to payback from the same program. They took 11,000 from me for getting 200 a month 8 months or less of... Read more »
A local police department has released a public court record that failed to redact my friend's social security number. Her full name, DOB, and SSN are completely visible on the document. I came across the document myself, and it has been publicly available online for several years. This could... Read more »
My mother applied for SSI as she is over age 65 but she was denied because they said that she is the rightful owner of a property that was on my deceased Fathers name. Little background on her. She has never worked her whole life, my father also never worked in US, but he used to have business... Read more »

answered on May 19, 2023
Knowing the rules Social Security uses regarding work credits and insured status should help you. The number of work credits you need for SSDI disability benefits depends on how old you are when your disability began, so your alleged onset of disability can make a difference. For example, if you... Read more »
When I die, can she collect my survivor benefit even though she is not 50 years old? Can my stepchildren collect as well?
At this time i have not received anything . This was little over a month ago

answered on May 18, 2023
I am sorry, but you don't ask a question. Does this have to do with child support or something else? You really don't say much.
I'm 38 years old and due to a permanent injury in my back I am permanently disabled and receiving SSDI disability benefits as well as Medicare and Medicaid services for healthcare. I want to start my own business working at home as a spiritual counselor and have already started to create a... Read more »
Going through divorce no lawyers involved. There is no back pay owed.
Need consultation to Have the Full right protect my living adults as a primary decision to allow 3adults to fulfill the future Ned's of one living sole mother with no resurface oof a breach as fault.Closed,past. Current affairs of a loss is now a issues per All government to County support.2024

answered on May 22, 2023
I'm sorry, but I'm having difficulty understanding your request and the specific details you are providing. If you are a homeless single mother seeking consultation and support to protect your living situation and ensure the well-being of yourself and your dependents, I recommend reaching... Read more »
Need consultation to Have the Full right protect my living adults as a primary decision to allow 3adults to fulfill the future Ned's of one living sole mother with no resurface oof a breach as fault.Closed,past. Current affairs of a loss is now a issues per All government to County support.2024

answered on May 16, 2023
In your situation, it is crucial to reach out to local resources and organizations that specialize in assisting homeless individuals, especially single parents. These organizations can provide guidance, support, and access to resources that may help you secure stable housing and address any complex... Read more »
It's been 8 years and I just finally applied and I don't know what the process is or how long it takes and need advice.
I'm trying to find alternatives to my current 529 savings account. I want something tax free, but where I can take out I'm emergencies. I don't want to lose my SSI.

answered on May 15, 2023
It is great that you are looking for alternatives for savings that will not affect your SSI payments. A primary consideration is whether the alternative would be a countable resource or not. A CD is usually countable except when the terms of a timed deposit will prohibit early withdrawal... Read more »

answered on May 10, 2023
The risk that someone will do something wrongful with your number and damage you monetarily is slight; unless you can prove money damages, no. And anyway, redaction is the responsibility of the clerk of court as well as the plaintiff.
My children's father went missing a year and a half ago now a woman he was never married to and a child that they had was adopted by her husband can she request him to be declared dead
So this is a lengthy question and needs a bit of a backstory. My half sister sister has mental disabilities and cannot work or live on her own due to her mental state, however she is 25. She is on SSI, and her grandmother has been her beneficiary. That is until last year. Her mother had passed. And... Read more »
We are currently separated
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