Arizona Social Security Disability Legal Questions

SSDI is available to people who have paid into the system for at least five of the past 10 years.  You should have applied earlier.  Many people find Social Security rules counter-intuitive.  If you would like to discuss this with an attorney who specializes in the area, you might find one using the website of the National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives.... Read More

What was the undisclosed amount?  They are only entitled to receive up to $6000.  Resad the fine print and if you no longer feel comfortable try to communicate  this with them first, allow them to explain and then go elsewhere if you are not satisfied.    Attorney Scott F. Bocchio Legal Rights Advocates  ... Read More

If  medical records support conditions that you are disabled, you can apply for disability with the Social Security Administration.  You can move forward with your disablity applcation  You can apply in person, by phone (1-800-772-1213), or online.  If you are denied, seek competent counsel by going to this link and finding someone near you.  Hire counsel now if you feel uncomfortable proceeding alone or due to your health are not up to the task. Submit copies of what records you already have.  Give a complete list to SSA of your health care providders, clinics and hospitals and SSA will obtain them for you.    ... Read More

Yes, you can file for SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance) and if you have a terminal illness you should do so immediately.  You can apply (1) online, (2) in person or by (3) telephone in the comfort of your own home.  Based on your description, by telephone sounds the most comfortable for you.   Regardless of the method you choose to apply, be sure to review the SSA's Disability Planner that provides contact information for the three methods to apply described above and important information you will need. I am uncertain if your case is a "compassionate allowance."  Click here for the list of diagnoses for your doctor to review that are compassionate allowances. Your question regarding the 401(k) is beyond my area of expertise. For SSI (Supplemental Security Income) cases payments can be made more quickly than usual if "a physician confirms by telephone or in a signed statement that an individual has a terminal illness with a life expectancy of six months or less; or a physician or knowledgeable hospice official (for example, hospice coordinator, staff nurse, social worker or medical records custodian) confirms that an individual is receiving hospice services because of a terminal illness;a physician confirms by telephone or in a signed statement that an individual has a terminal illness with a life expectancy of six months or less; or a physician or knowledgeable hospice official (for example, hospice coordinator, staff nurse, social worker or medical records custodian) confirms that an individual is receiving hospice services because of a terminal illness" ... Read More

It depends on the type of benefits he is receiving:  SSI or SSDI. Three possibilities: Nothing for children from SSA if SSI.   Nothing from SSA for SSDI if his earnings during his work career aren't enough.   Finally, for SSDI benefits SSA will pay children provided there are funds available based upon the disabled father's wages during his working career.  If so, that amount ($X) will be divided by the number of children.  From your description, if I understand it, each child would receive $X/4 ... Read More

As long as your husband has sufficient credits you should be able to apply for Disabled Widow's Benefits.  You will have to prove that you meet the criteria for a disabled widow.Your credits (or lack of credits) is not relevant. You are too young to get retirement if you are under 62. You want to apply for DWIB benefits, not survivor benefits. Make sure the application reflects your husband as the wage earner and his SS number.... Read More

You are asking how to get out of something and I don't know what you are "in to." If an argument can be made, by SSA, that you are working in your wife's business, this is something that requires prompt attention.  I would suggest contacting a C.P.A. concerning procedures to request that the 1099 be re-issued, or how the income can or should be reported on a tax return, preferably under your wife's business. Because a 1099 was issued does not mean that you worked.  However, you are smart to ask now, and I would recommend contacting a local attorney in the Social Security Disability area and have them help you report, as soon as possible, what happened.  You have a duty to report to SSA if you work, and far better for you to have something in writing explaining the "appearance" that you worked than being in a position to explain what happened when SSA asks.... Read More