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Q: What if an attorney to help you with your SSDI took the 6,000 took your files and abandoned you and retired?

This happened in South Dakota I cannot get my files back he took a $6,000 and abandoned me and retired didn't tell me lied to me and I cannot find my files which are in some storage shed somewhere he was an attorney for many many years in Watertown South Dakota and I'm not going to stop... View More

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answered on Mar 17, 2024

In situations like yours, it's crucial to first reach out to the local bar association in South Dakota for guidance and assistance. They can provide you with advice on how to proceed, including whether you can file a complaint against the attorney for professional misconduct. They may also... View More

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Q: i got to repay ssa for my disability while i worked in 2022. why do i have to repay the entire monthly payment?
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answered on Oct 22, 2023

he Social Security Administration (SSA) has specific income limits for individuals receiving disability benefits. If you exceed these limits due to work, the SSA may consider you as performing "Substantial Gainful Activity" (SGA). If the SSA determines that you were engaging in SGA during... View More

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