Social Security Legal Questions

Answering your question without more information is impossible. If he has applied and been denied recently and then requested a hearing before an ALJ, he is looking at about a year to receive a new Decision.  Of course there are no guarantees that he will be successful.   He needs to go to his nearest Social Security office and ask them to look up his file.  He should have an attorney representing him as well.... Read Answer

I'm not really sure form the information you providied what your question is.  Did you use a lawyer to apply for benefits?  Usually that would be SSD or Social Security Disability not SSI which is Supplemental Security Income which is usually given to raise people up to the poverty limits. ... Read Answer

Children can certainly qualify for disability benefits due to extreme ADHD.  My firm has handled hundreds of these cases over the years. ADHD is evaluated by the Social Security Administration under Listing 112.11.  To meet the requirements of the listing, the child's condition must be manifested by innappropriate degrees of inattention, impulsiveness, and hyperactivity.  There must be medically documented findings of "marked inattention", "marked impulsiveness", and "marked hyperactivity".  In addition, in most cases there must be evidence of at least two of the following:                                                        a.  Marked impairment in age-appropriate cognitive/communicative function;                              b.  Marked impairment in age-appropriate social functioning; c.  Marked impairment in age-appropriate personal functioning; d.  Marked difficulties in maintaining concentration, persistence, or pace. Since the burden is on the claimant to prove disability, it is very important to have a treating physician who is willing to help document the severity of the child's condition.  I always recommend my clients talk to their child's doctor and ask for help before filing or early in the process.  A good Social Security disability lawyer will have questionaires and interrogatories (written questions) that the doctor can use in documenting the condition. I hope this is helpful. Lee Morgan Morgan & Morgan Athens, Georgia (706) 548-7070 ... Read Answer

don't say something to Social Security that is not true.  You are not married so that is what you should say in the paperwork.  But if anybody supports you your SSI can be reduced.  Go back into the SSA office and give them some proof that your BF moved out and does not support you.  ... Read Answer

You must medically prove and inability to do any kind of work that has lasted or is expected to last at least a year.  if you can medically do this you should proceed.  Note there is a deadline on each SSA disability case, you must file before your "date last insured expires". https://plus.google.com/116186901455773329273/posts... Read Answer

Socials Security allows trial work periods to see if a recipient is able to re-enter the work force.  It also allows fora earning a certain amount of income while you are receiving benefits.  Small business loans might be difficult, but there are some grants for individuals with disabilities. My suggestion is that you contact your local Center for Independent living for resources.  You can find the listing for your nearest center online.  Good luck.  But be careful not to jeopardize your benefits.... Read Answer

The fee is governed by federal law.  It can be no more han $6000 or 25%, of back benefits,  which ever is LESS.  So if you had $10,000 coming in back benefits, the attorney fee would be $2500.  If somehow you had $40,000 coming in back benefits, the fee would be $6000, not $10,000..  It is the same rule for all representatives, anywhere in the country.... Read Answer

Get a copy of his earnings.  If he worked more than it shows on the print-out you might be able to get more credits.  But generally this is a situation where either you have the credits or you don't. You can ask SS for a reconsideration if you are still within the time limits on the notice.... Read Answer

Earnings trigger a trial work periodDuring a trial work period, a beneficiary receiving Social Security disability benefits may test his or her ability to work and still be considered disabled. We do not consider services performed during the trial work period as showing that the disability has ended until services have been performed in at least 9 months (not necessarily consecutive) in a rolling 60-month period. In 2012, any month in which earnings exceed $720 is considered a month of services for an individual's trial work period. In 2013, this monthly amount $750.   http://www.ssa.gov/oact/cola/twp.html... Read Answer

I assume you just filed a disability application.  If not, you must file.  Until SSA says you are disabled, you won't receive any benefits. Retro or current.   You have to be found to have been disabled at 21 or earlier to collect under a parent's account.  His death and that he collected retirement would not be important to your case.... Read Answer

You may qualify for Social Security Disability or SSD.  The application can be done on line but you must then supply the proper doctor's reports and information. you may also have to submit to an examination by another doctor.  The disability must be one that prevents you from working, not just from some work, but from being able to work at all. Call my office if you need assistance.  ... Read Answer

How old are you? Is your mom receiving SSI or SSD?  My guess is that you are under 18, and your mom receives SSD....  If that is so then your legal guardian should receive the check. You can go to your local Social Security office with your legal guardian and speak with them.... Read Answer