[AbsoluteJustice]

I agree to a point.....Ever see government housing? Ever see 80% of those in it collecting SSI/SS and other monies?

It is being abused at the highest levels and it tarnishes instances such as yourself.

[steve86]

Yes, I have heard rumors about all kinds of abuses as well. But I have only dealt personally with two instances of SSI disability awards. This one, clearly justified. Another, definitely less severe but still what you would call disabled. Her award was terminated when she demonstrated she she could hold a minimum wage job. Not reduced, but terminated! And her father is a SS employee! That action seemed kind of abrupt to me.