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She has epilepsy and is developmentally delayed due to brain abnormality. I get paid through In Home Support Services for her full time care. Since she will never be able to work as an adult, can she still get disability benefits?
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answered on Feb 17, 2022
It's worth calling into our SSDI department and speak with Adam Jeffery, Administrator 855-54-7841.
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answered on Feb 1, 2021
Hi, yes you can represent yourself.
Do I need a lawyer and how much will it cost?
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answered on Jan 26, 2021
Hi, it is not unusual to wait this long. The pandemic has certainly slowed down the process. I would advise calling your local field office and inquiring.
Scott Bocchio, Esq.
Legal Rights Advocates
855-254-7841
'm mentally disabled since 18. I get social security. I'm 58. I saved 20,000 and want to buy gold in two 10,000 installments. I will have to deposit 9000 or so in my bank account twice. Most will be taken out the next day or so after I buy the gold. Should I worry about the temporary... View More 
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answered on Dec 5, 2020
Good morning, I would suggest that you contact your local SSA and verify the benefit you receive and then pose this question to them. You don't want a financial decision to impact your future benefit.
Scott Bocchio
Legal Rights Advocates
P 855-254-7841
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we don't know if she will ever walk. she needs continuous therepy
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answered on Dec 5, 2020
Good morning. Yes, you can apply on her behalf and if she is found favorable the proceeds can be used on her. Scott Bocchio, Legal Rights Advocates 855-254-7841
About a 2 years ago i was diagnosed with Lymphoma and applied for disability and hired a lawyer, due to an issue it got delayed about a year till this march/april. at the time from the way things were going i had assumed i would be right as rain and back to normal within a month from what the test... View More
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answered on Jul 14, 2020
Yes, you may be able to reopen the claim. I would ask for a manager at your local SSA office. You would certainly have to speak with your attorney.
Scott F. Bocchio
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855-254-7841
New lawyer or start over as I'm still having an increase of issues/surgeries?
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answered on Jul 9, 2020
You can file an Appeals Council Review. The other option is to file a new claim but all the back due pay from the past claim would be gone. The other issue is that you have to check and make sure your credits are still valid for SSDI before refiling.
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answered on Jun 30, 2020
Yes, you can receive both. You would have to notify SSA.
Scott Bocchio, Esq.
855-254-7841
Haven’t worked since 3-2019.been looking but no luck due to my health,Is it safe to collect unemployment?
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answered on Jun 16, 2020
Hi, you do need to make SSA aware if you are collecting unemployment. They need to be made aware of any source of have income that you may have while your SSA claim is pending.
Sincerely, Scott Bocchio, Esq.
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answered on May 29, 2020
You will receive an award letter from Social Security informing you of the decision including whether or not you will receive back pay and when ongoing benefit will begin.
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need a lawyer from Pennsylvania pittsburgh area
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answered on Mar 27, 2020
Hi, it is possible. Much of the case depends on the actual prognosis and treatment plan going forward.
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I worked for 24 years and had to stop for 7 years to take care of my husband who was dying and on SSDI. He passed away in 2012 and I went back to work, after just 3 months I got hurt on the job and lost my thumb. I tried to go out on my own SSDI and they told me that I couldn't collect my SSDI... View More
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answered on Mar 18, 2020
Hi, I am very sorry to hear about your husband. You can begin to collect Social Security Retirement at 62 1/2. You will receive less by taking the money at age 62 1/2. If you waited until 67, you would receive a greater amount per month. You would never be able to apply for SSDI since your credits... View More
I live in California
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answered on Mar 17, 2020
Even if they refuse you can go to a local SS Office or order a birth certificate online or visit your local City Hall in the town you were born in.
Hope this helps.
Sincerely
Attorney Scott F. Bocchio
Legal Rights Advocates
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I looked into my bank account and she used my money to pay for her sons lawyer. Told me that I have to give her all my money because she is behind in her Bills. I never can buy myself clothes which I need too. I just need help so she will stop doing it
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answered on Mar 2, 2020
You can either change your bank account or Stop her from having access as a signatory.
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We have no idea of any financial particulars other than she has no outside income other than social security and we are not in a position to help
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answered on Feb 10, 2020
I would suggest a gofund me campaign.
I receive SS Disability due to a very serious work accident. Due to my mental condition at the time the courts directed it to be payed through a payee. My physical condition still prevents me from working but my mental condition has improved. I would like to receive my SS payments directly in my... View More
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answered on Jan 31, 2020
You would likely need to have the payee removed first prior to making such a request.
Scott F. Bocchio, Esq
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answered on Jan 28, 2020
Applying for disability benefits is a drawn out process in many instances. There are millions of people waiting in line for a decision. The Government is limited in personnel. Make sure to have all medical documentation up to date along with medical appointments, medications etc. The more... View More
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answered on Dec 31, 2019
Contact your local Social Security Administrative office and request an explanation.
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A relative qualified for SSI; however, the Award Letter does not state the disorders that allowed him to receive disability payments. Because he has so many disorders, we don't know which one or which ones were used as the bases to qualify him. Who do we contact to receive this information?
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answered on Dec 31, 2019
I would suggest that he contact the local Social Security Administrative office and ask for a breakdown. He will also receive an award letter that should provide a detailed explanation as well.
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answered on Dec 30, 2019
I would suggest that you contact your local Social Security Administrative office and present that question to them. They should have an estimated time frame for when you will receive payment. Congratulations!
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