Michigan Social Security Disability Legal Questions

This is quite ordinary.  They simply must determine your residual functional ability.  If your work was not able to garner enough income to qualify as substantial gainful activity (which appears to be the case), you may be in a "Ticket to Work" program, nothing more.  You can be in such a program repeatedly.... Read More

It is common for applications to be denied.  People must request a reconsideration by Social Security, then a reconsideration by experts outside of Social Security and sometimes take the matter to an Administrative Law Judge.  You might want to see a lawyer who is a member of the National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives.... Read More

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Because you are asking this question under the topic "Social Security Disability" I will assume your fiance needs someone to handle her money.  Instead of guardian, the Social Security Administration  (SSA) refers to such  a person as a representative payee instead of guardian. There are a series of steps that are required.  You can learn all about the process at the website of SSA http://www.ssa.gov/payee/index.htm... Read More

Under the Social Security Act, “disability” means “inability to engage in any substantial gainful activity by reason of any medically determinable physical or mental impairment which can be expected to result in death or has lasted or can be expected to last for a continuous period of not less than 12 months.” If the medical evidence supports your claim you can file on your own at your local office https://secure.ssa.gov/ICON/main.jsp either via phone or in person.  To file online, go to http://ssa.gov/applyfordisability/  Go to http://www.lawyers.com/social-security-disability/all-cities/michigan/law-firms/?ns=y&st=q&form=LHOM&tier=-1 to find a Michigan lawyer that handles SSD cases and take advantage of the peer and customer ratings of Lawyers.com. Good luck.... Read More

The presence of opiates in a laboratory test of your son's blood or urine will certainly be an element of your son's case.  In March 2013 the Social Security Administration issued a new ruling:SSR 13-2p.  This ruling discusses DRUG ADDICTION AND ALCOHOLISM.  It is generally not favorable to someone applying.  Of course, if this is an isolated incident, it will not be as big a factor. Whether opiates triggered the seizure or not it will be the underlying medical condition that disables your son that will decide the case.  I am sorry for the situation he is in and hope things work out.... Read More

having money, even income, does not affect your SSDI payments unless it is income earned by you from your work efforts.  so if you have income from land you own, stocks, investments, etc, you do not lose your SSDI. if you are on SSI, which is a welfare program, then the income will affect the SSI.... Read More

The first question is "How much did they get?"  You will have to decide if it is really worth it since the $ they got,  you may have to pay eventually anyhow if they can find another asset of yours.  You can try and file a Motion  (telling the Court why the money should be returned) with the judge/court where the creditor has the Judgment against you. As long as the Case is still open, then the Statute of Limitations does not apply.  Your biggest problem is that the garnishment itself did notify you that yu could object if you wanted to,  and the time for that is very short.... Read More

The Unemployment people ask you if you are ready willing and able to work.   So if you say no, then you won't receive  it.  The SS people ask you if you can work and if you say yes, the you won't get it.  There are some situations where the Unemployment would only reduce your SSD back pay.  And some situations where a SSA judge might deny your claim since you were getting Unemployment. The very short answer to your question is "no." But it is a complex issue that gets discussed by SSA and SS Disability Lawyers all the time.... Read More

Unfortunately SSA does not have a "partial" disability program, but your State may.  I'm sorry to hear your back is not doing well. To receive disability, by law, Social Security has a very strict definition of disability. To be found disabled:  You must be unable to do any substantial work because of your medical condition(s); and Your medical condition(s) must have lasted, or be expected to last, at least 1 year, or be expected to result in your death. http://www.ssa.gov/disability/Documents/Factsheet-AD.pdf You may want to review http://www.ssa.gov/disability/ regarding Social Security's Disability Programs, and http://www.socialsecurity.gov/disability/ and of course, SSA's website.  As suggested previously, if your recovery does not go as expected, apply.  ... Read More

If the Police actually decide to charge you, then most departments will call u to come in and turn yourself in to appear before a Judge to set bond. So you can avoid part of the problem by taking care of any charges at the warrant stage ASAP.  Then deal with the actual charges.    Check out this link: http://www.socialsecurity.gov/ssi/text-eligibility-ussi.htm/spotlights/spotlights/text-benefits-ussi.htm On a personal note, I would forget about the ring.  It's gone.... Read More