I am about to apply for sod. Would it improve my chances if I got a divorce?
I am very ill

Hi,

I'm sorry to hear about your illness.

Dear Larry,
I'm currently divorced from my husband and he is trying to get his disability benefits. We have 2 boys who are 17 and 13. Will my sons qualify for benefits from him? And if so what do I need to do to ensure that my boys get their benefits? He currently isn't paying no child support and they both reside with me.

Hi,

hi larry,
so im at the reconsideration stage of my disability benefits, i got turmed down for my issue with my back and leg, i finally got my own dr to fill out a medical source form and sent it to SS along with the application for reconsideration, now i get a letter from them saying they want me to go for a consultory visit , this time for a mental exam, is that their way of brushing me off again?

Can I draw a disability from the military and social security at the same time

Hi,

Potentially, yes. Drawing disability from the military or VA would not affect what you could receive in Social Security disability benefits (SSDI). However, I'm not an expert on military/VA disability benefits, so I can't say for certain how those benefits might be affected by your receipt of SSDI.

Best, Jerry

I am 51 years old and I started getting my social security disability benefits. I would like to know if I can apply for food stamps because I am not making it also I want to know if I can get a job. I worked for almost 20 years for the school district but I came disabled I know I can not do what I used to do b u t I am not making it to survive my income is just what I worked during my life with not family in America. Can I travel to South America to visit my elderly father ? Can I move to other country and continue getting my benefits? Thank you very much

I became disabled due to kidney failure but have recently received a kidney transplant. It is my understanding that SSDI will cease one year after transplant. I will be 63 at that time. Can I collect retirement and if so, how can I figure how much my retirement will be. I know it will be less than my SSDI which is only $1195 per month. I have worked part time the past 3 years only making $10-11,000 each year.

Hi,

I’m confused, based on information you gave “Tim” to apply for disability ben. 1st, then reg. SSA ben. later 70. Well, I must have missed something. I’m on disability since 11/1999 (age 44), have reached 62 (7/2017). It is my understanding from SSA that you only get one benefit..

Dear Larry: I'm 62, have worked my entire life, expected to wait till 70 to retire. Had accident 6 months ago, totally disabled at moment but doing better month by month and expect to return to some kind of part time employment in next 6-9 months when finished treatment. LTD insurer through employer insisting I apply for SSDI now to reduce their monthly obligation. If SSDI is approved, how will it affect the amount of my retirement benefit at 66 or 70? Also, can I accept SSDI for only 12-18 months then stop it when I return to work?

Hello I just applied for social security and been out of work since 2009 but just got hired for a partime job yesterday should I report this to them now because my benefitis like approve yet for my major depression condition

Hi,

Yes, if you've filed for Social Security disability benefits you are required to report any changes in your work status.

Best, Jerry

HI: I Became disabled at 61. I finally got my SSD a year and a half later.
I'm now 64. May I ask you what one word I can say to SS that will increase my benefits
by a possible $500 or more a month?!
Thanks. Hope to hear from you!

Hi,

I know of no such word.

Best, Jerry