Retirement, Survivors & Other Social Security Questions
Help with retirement, spouse or survivor benefits, overpayments, and other Social Security questions.
Explore retirement & survivor help →Former Social Security professionals
What would you like help with?
Start with the kind of question you have. Then choose an appointment and the expert you would like to speak with.
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Disability Benefits & Appeals
Help with SSDI or SSI disability, applications, denials, appeals, and disability-related overpayments.
Explore disability help →Not sure which to choose?
A general consultation is a place to explain your situation, ask questions, and understand your next step.
1. Choose your topic2. Choose your appointment3. Choose your expert
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General Social Security Consultation
A private phone conversation about your questions, your options, and the next steps to consider.
$19930 minutes
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Private Consultation with Dr. Ed
For people who would prefer to discuss their questions directly with Dr. Ed.
$49930 minutes
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Meet your experts
Get to know the people behind the appointments and the experience they bring to your questions.
Mai Jackson
Retirement & Disability Consultant
With over 20 years of experience across multiple roles within the Social Security Administration infrastructure, Mai possesses specialized knowledge in analyzing claim issues for technical accuracy, regulatory compliance, and policy adherence. She leverages this internal agency perspective to advocate for clients, correct administrative errors, and systematically resolve Social Security obstacles. Her expertise ranges from advising retirees on technical strategies to maximize lifetime benefits, to helping clients appeal inequitable decisions.
Consultations
Dr. Ed
Senior Social Security Consultant
Dr. Ed brings decades of Social Security expertise to private, in-depth consultations. For complex Social Security cases or when you want dedicated one-on-one guidance.
Private consultation · $499 · 30 minutes
Chanda Costephens
Consultations & Application Help
15 years helping individuals navigate retirement, disability, survivors, and Medicare programs. Committed to providing clear and compassionate guidance to help you access the benefits you've earned.
Consultations and retirement or disability application help
Tarajee Stevenson
Consultations, Applications & Appeals
Extensive SSA experience specializing in disability claims, medical evidence evaluation, and the application process. Passionate about helping people navigate the often-complex disability system.
Consultations and retirement or disability application help
Brandi Bradford
Benefits Consultant
With more than 20 years of experience in Social Security, I assist clients with Social Security Disability, retirement benefits, FERS Disability Retirement, and VA disability benefits. My goal is to help people understand their options, avoid costly mistakes, and maximize the benefits they have earned. Whether you’re applying for benefits, appealing a decision, or planning your retirement, I provide knowledgeable, compassionate support tailored to your unique situation. Empowering people with trusted guidance and advocacy is at the heart of everything I do.
Consultations only
Before you book
Choose a consultation if you need answers or are unsure where to begin. Choose application help if you want assistance working through a filing. An appointment does not protect an SSA deadline.