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answered on Jun 5, 2015
Fortunately for social Security disability clients, the law is very clear. Unless you and your lawyer agree to a different fee, your lawyer is limited to 25% of past-due benefits, with a cap of $6000. However, your lawyer does not "retain" this amount, as he or she never receives your... View More 
answered on Jun 5, 2015
Have you asked your lawyer why she took this action? Ordinarily, a lawyer would consult with her client first. She may feel that your case is not ready for a hearing because she only just became involved. I urge you to talk with her.
answered on Jun 5, 2015
Every state has a number of offices that decide Social Security disability actions. The first place is your local Field office; the second place that a decision may occur is at the Disability Determination Service of your State, and the third decisionmaker is the Office of Disability Adjudication... View More
In their letter, they stated that I became disabled "under their rules" on YY. This date YY is more than one year after I actually became disabled. How do I find out how they determined this disability start date? Do I have a right to call them and ask about their rules for this... View More
answered on Jun 5, 2015
This happens frequently. On the positive side, it sounds as though you were approved without having to wait for a hearing. However, Social Security frequently changes what you said was the date on which you became disabled, usually because they do not believe that there is adequate medical... View More
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