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Denied 1st go, I appealed. Denied in reconsideration. I just don't know if I should appeal it again. I know I am on the younger side but my injuries both physical and psychological hinder the fit and reliable person I used to be.
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answered on May 17, 2024
If you have been denied during the reconsideration stage of your Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) application, you have the right to appeal the decision again. The next step in the appeals process is to request a hearing before an Administrative Law... View More 
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The implications of starting an online business on the client's eligibility for disability benefits.
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answered on Mar 9, 2024
Starting an online business while receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) can impact your benefits, depending on your income and the structure of your business. Here are some key considerations and strategies:
1. Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA): In 2024, if you earn more... View More
… for 5 years to be able to receive dependent SSDI payments or social security survivors benefits? Are Canadians exempt from the 5 years residency requirement? Thanks.
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answered on Feb 22, 2024
For your wife and son to be eligible for dependent SSDI payments or Social Security survivors benefits based on your record, there are specific residency requirements they may need to meet. However, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has agreements with many countries, including Canada, that... View More
An inmate in mass has a disability and has a brain tumor diagnosis and was told to have brain scans every six months due to the risk of it growing back, and jail is refusing.
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answered on Oct 15, 2024
If an inmate in Massachusetts is not receiving the necessary medical treatment for a disability like a brain tumor, the first step is to contact the inmate’s attorney. Legal representation can advocate for the inmate’s rights and ensure that proper medical care is provided. The attorney can... View More
I worked in the public school system. In 09 i was a permanent sub so I went in every day. 2012 was my official hire year. I guess we don’t pay into SSDI… I haven’t worked since 2020 (health). I was told that I might qualify for the non-medical SSI.
I’ve never looked into this... View More
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answered on Sep 6, 2024
If you don't qualify for SSDI because of your work history in the public school system, there are still some options available to you. You mentioned that you might qualify for Supplemental Security Income (SSI), which is based on financial need rather than work credits. SSI is designed for... View More
I'm not bright or tech savvy but I been trying to get my old amount back as since I reported I got married in 2017 they cut me but I am not with my wife since 2018 and am pending a divorce but neither of us are nor see each other I have my rent receipt and other things for proof I just heard... View More
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answered on Sep 5, 2024
Getting help with your Social Security issues, especially when dealing with mental health challenges, can feel overwhelming. You might want to start by contacting local legal aid services in Massachusetts. They often provide free assistance to people who need help with SSI and can guide you through... View More
I have become disabled and am waiting for SSI/SSDI. I am putting in a second appeal. Over the summer I won a class action suite for a decent sum. If I were to cash that sum, would I be disqualified for SSI/SSDI? Also, I am moving to subsidized housing in Orange MA.
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answered on Oct 18, 2023
SSDI eligibility is based on your work history and medical condition, and is not impacted by assets or unearned income like a cash settlement.
SSI, on the other hand, is a needs-based program.
If you receive a cash settlement, it may affect your SSI eligibility because SSI... View More
I've done elementary middle school and highschool here in Massachusetts it just doesn't feel right that i still don't have my social security number
answered on Jan 26, 2022
If you are a U.S. citizen, you can apply and get a Social Security number. For a foreign born U.S. citizen, Social Security will accept certain documents as proof of U.S. citizenship when you apply for a Social Security number, including:
- U.S. passport;
- Certificate of... View More
I receive part of my disability benefit from ssdi and part from Lincoln Financial (disability insurance through my employer). Will my total benefit stay the same when I reach retirement age?
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answered on Apr 5, 2021
The amount of your Social Security benefit is not affected by your LTD payment. This assumes you are receiving regular Title II (SSDI) benefits from Social Security. The amount of your LTD payment may be reduced due to the receipt of your Social Security. That depends on the terms of your LTD... View More
got in a serious car accident cannot walk anymore and got a very small settlement...recieved check at same time got approved for disability and don't wanna lose it all ready check is all ready gone and spent
answered on Mar 11, 2021
It's not worth the trouble that can come if you get caught. Sometimes the info gets to SSA in unexpected ways. When they find out, they can demand repayment of several years of benefits. If your benefits are need based, then you can spend the funds on specific things approved by SSA like some... View More
answered on May 26, 2020
It would be best for you to have your Social Security benefits directly deposited into your own bank account. If you do not currently have a bank account, you can set an account up with a bank you choose and then sign up for direct deposit with Social Security.
Another option is to have... View More
currently I owe more than $3000 in cash and check, and I need to hire a qualified attorned to represent me.
answered on Apr 27, 2020
Check with the Bar Association in Boston for lawyer's referral for someone near you who can assist.
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My wife, 57, is legally blind. Her vision has steadily gone downhill for 15-20 years and hasn't driven since 2005. She hasn't worked since 1995 after our second daughter was born.
answered on Oct 3, 2019
Maybe, but unlikely. If she is qualified for disability for medical reasons, because she has not paid into Title 2 AKA SSDI since 1995, she would not qualify financially. The other benefit available IF she medically qualifies, is Supplemental Security Income AKA Title 16 or SSI.
SSI is... View More
Yes I am disabled, on hemodialysis, and get palliative care services. My house will be closing on Wednesday. I will be getting about $150,000 (that's the gain). What federal/state assistance programs will be affected by this gain of money? Is there any legal way around it or to avoid losing... View More
answered on May 21, 2019
You have not stated whether you are disabled . If so, there is a special needs trust you can explore.
I became disabled in 2014. During which time I was already in a payment plan with both the IRS and Massachusetts DOR. I have since paid both in full. Can they continue to accrue both penalties and interest and make me pay those once my only income was ssdi?
answered on Sep 7, 2018
Once you have paid your liability in full no more interest or penalties should accrue. If you still owe taxes and can no longer afford to pay your installment agreements due to your only source of income being SSDI, you may need the assistance of an attorney to help you set up a collection... View More
My husband, born in Puerto Rico but raised in Massachusetts, cannot renew his driver's license because his name on the birth certificate is different than the one he has been using. When he was born, his father gave him his maternal grandmother's last name but did not include his own... View More
answered on Aug 28, 2018
It sounds like he needs to bring a Name Change Petition in the Probate Court having jurisdiction over where he lives and either hire counsel or follow the instructions on the form.
This is a large case involving a family member stealing my inherited social security funds as a result of my father's death. ID theft & personal property by stolen friends, family state l’ve been disabled since 9. I am now 41. I’ve been Misdiagnosed since 9 mounts ago! Now friends... View More
answered on Jun 15, 2018
Pro bono prosecutor?? you cannpt hire a prosecutor. Prosecutors work for the government.
Call the Department of HHS. They have investigators
answered on Oct 16, 2017
I assume you are looking for a pro bono lawyer because of your ability to pay an attorney out of your pocket at this time. The good news is that social security disability attorneys typically work on a contingency fee basis, which means they only get paid IF they win you benefits...and the pay... View More
When I started school my mother disowned me and is holding my birth certificate, social security card, and my passport hostage and won't give them to me. is there anything i can do to get them back
answered on Jun 29, 2017
If she doesn't give them to you, you can file for new ones. It is a federal crime to withhold such documents of yours. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my... View More
answered on Jan 18, 2017
Have you declared bankruptcy? Is there an asset attachment order? How would creditors be accessing your funds? Or are they just asking you for money? Typically social security funds are not ordered to be paid to creditors in court bankruptcy proceedings. The best first step is an Initial... View More
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