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tommy20/69 · 12-04-2007, 10:32 PM

whats the diferense between the two?or are they the same?i am on ssi should i have filed for ssd?

AQA · (This post was last modified: 12-04-2007 10:57 PM by timlab1955.)

SSI. is based on income. SSDI. is based on disability.
To be receiving SSI, you would have to be earning less than a specific amount.
SSDI refers to the inability to maintain gainful employment.

tommy20/69 · 12-04-2007, 11:15 PM

it's the one where i get a check for me and one for the kids and wife two . they approved me for it when they couldn't find me a job due to my disability so i figure it must be ssdi.but i hear people talk about the two and i was wondering if i should have went and filed for the other instead of the one i have.i'm getting close to my 10 year mark for being injured and i can't seem to find another attorney around here so i am thinkin i'm gonna get the shaft pretty soon.

AQA · 12-05-2007, 12:13 AM

I was doing some research in reference to my ssdi claim. I found that SSI. is based on the dollar amount of $900.00 per month.

From what you said. I believe you to be receiving SSDI.. And yes SS does review the medical condition of individuals that are receiving SSDI.. I think you would have a hard time finding any attorney to help you now, unless you are to pay them directly. SS attorney's get payed from the back pay the individual receives up to $5300.00. Being that you are getting the benifits at present there would be no back pay.

You should excpect to get a packet from them, for you to fill out about your medical condition and your daily activities. They may want you to go to one of thier Dr's for an exam.

tommy20/69 · 12-05-2007, 12:30 AM

well i had to go for a phisical to get my check and was turned down and my lawyer helped me get it after a two year fight. they have sinse then snet me for another update phisical and that one said i was disabled too and they sent me a letter saying i was going to continue to recieve my benefite due to the fact i was still disable and my condition worsened. so if they cut off my worksmans comp wich is only 421.00 every two weeks will i be abe to file for the other ssi. or ssdi what ever one i don't have or would that be ilegal?i have a hard time understanding all the reading stuff if it gets to long.lolthats why i don't really know the rules and laws of whats out ther because they have them rwiten s long