If your husband is unable to work due to his mental conditions (depression and anxiety) he should apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. Social Security considers you to be disabled if 1) You cannot do work that you did before; 2) You cannot adjust to other work because of your... View More

Your son should continue to appeal the denial. It's very common for claimants, including disabled veterans to be denied at the initial application and reconsideration levels. Your son's best chance for approval will likely be at the Administrative Hearing Level. I recommend that he... View More

If you feel that your father is being financially abused by his brother the first step would be to file a report with adult protective services in your area. You may also want to file a petition for appointment of yourself as conservator of the person and estate of your father. Consult with an... View More

qualify for.....you haven't said, so we can't help you.

You need to file a claim with the California franchise tax board to receive your money back. Gather your evidence together to show that you were not receiving public aid at the time and that any income you had was your own, and that is what you were using to support yourself. If you were married... View More

You are entitled to survivors benefits if your spouse or ex has died. You all need a copy of your spouses death certificate, your marriage certificate, social Security numbers for you and your spouse.

I can't understand why you would possibly be denied survivors benefits unless you... View More

SSA has income and asset guidelines for SSI.

They take into account household income and assets.

If you think they are wrong, you have a right to appeal.

To get a divorce you need to see a divorce lawyer.

you may always file for Social Security Disability benefits, just keep in mind most are denied in the first application AND you need CURRENT Medical Evidence (not your observations, a medical doctor's written observations and diagnosis) to succeed in the Social Security Disability application... View More

Cannot really understand your question. If you are asking what does Social Security Indemnity offer for someone that receives a WC lump sum settlement the answer is nothing. If you want to know how to not lose SSI benefits when receiving a lump sum the answer is the hartman formula which based on... View More

SSDI/SSI benefits are generally protected from creditors. There are some exceptions such as money owed to federal government (unpaid taxes) or child support owed.

Here is a link to another response addressing Social Security funds and protection they have from creditors if direct deposit... View More

If you are referring to how your Social Security retirement and disability amount is calculated, you can enroll online at:

https://www.ssa.gov/myaccount/

You will be able to see a detailed earnings record and description of how the benefit is calculated and if you disagree with it... View More

All the earnings questions are answered nicely by the Social Security Administration at https://www.ssa.gov/oact/cola/rtea.html .

You may be in violation of federal fair housing laws re: accommodations for disabled tenants.

See: https://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/fair_housing_equal_opp/FHLaws/yourrights

More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The... View More

See: https://www.ssa.gov/disabilityssi/appeal.html

The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me on my law practice website. This answer does not constitute legal advice; make any predictions, guarantees, or warranties; or create any... View More

No, but if you get your social security payments electronically deposited in to a bank account, it is possible the creditors may levy the account not knowing the money in it is from social security. If that levy happens, it is on you to contest the levy and inform the creditor that the money... View More

There is no restriction on changing title, but it may affect your SSI eligibility. You may need to consult with an attorney.

If you are on, no. Arrange for a spend down of the monies. As you approach the limit spend the money on necessary items--rent, electricity, etc.

possibly, especially if adult was receiving child allotment and not passing it on. Check with legal aid/legal services as usually it's not subject to garnishment.

Report it to the police, so at a minimum they can find out where the guy bought it from--if he did.

If you are asking whether the SSA will give you a lump sum for future social security disability benefits, I have never heard of them doing such a thing because there is no way to know how much longer you will live. If you are in the process of trying to obtain benefits, you get a lump sum for... View More