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Right eye now he still has zero left and 60% in his right. He is going to be 25 yrs old now on Dec. 30. I have been applying for disability for him since he was 6 yrs old and still being denied stating he is not blind enough to receive disability benefits.
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answered on Dec 21, 2023
In your situation, understanding the criteria for disability benefits is crucial. The Social Security Administration (SSA) in the United States defines blindness as having a visual acuity of 20/200 or less in the better eye with the best possible correction, or a visual field limitation in the... View More 
My 44-year-old son, who has a TBI and is experiencing seizures, was coerced into making my sister his payee. My mother and sister have financially exploited him, falsely reported to SSA that I am dead, and manipulated him against me, restricting his contact with me. Despite reporting these issues... View More
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answered on Mar 28, 2025
You're facing a challenging situation with your son's care and finances. To address this, start by contacting New Mexico Adult Protective Services at 1-866-654-3219 to report the suspected financial exploitation, as they're equipped to investigate abuse cases involving vulnerable... View More
I am 62 years old and due to health problems, I am unable to work. After going through a divorce and losing everything, I have managed to pay down my debts from over $700,000 to about $50,000 in credit card debt. I have no income and am living with my cousin for free. I am not receiving Social... View More
answered on Feb 24, 2025
You may want to consult an attorney regarding a chapter 7 or chapter 13 bankruptcy to see which best resolves your situation.
They should have known the limitation of their own rules and statutes,
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answered on Oct 13, 2024
It sounds like you're facing a challenging situation with the waiver you signed after the statute of limitations had expired. When a state requires you to sign such a waiver, it's important to understand your rights and whether the timing affects its validity.
The 14th Amendment... View More
answered on Dec 13, 2021
A New Mexico employment law attorney might be able to advise best here, but your question remains open for four weeks. You could repost and add "Employment Law" as a category. There's no guarantee all posts are picked up. If still no response, you could reach out to NM employment law... View More
answered on Nov 15, 2019
In New Mexico, "dating" and even marriage between cousins is NOT illegal.
For more information on the topic, see N.M.S.A. 1978 § 30-10-3.
https://law.justia.com/codes/new-mexico/2011/chapter30/article10/section30-10-3/
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Possession with intent to dist. They are trying to give 18 mandatory years which I was caught in possession of 25gs 600 cash baggies and a scale isn't these two different charges?
answered on Sep 22, 2015
You are facing 18 years and ask only if the charges are different? Yes, they are different charges, most likely.
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