I received only a little more in back pay than my lawyer got in fees
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answered on May 24, 2021
Attorneys cannot collect or charge a fee unless it is approved by Social Security. Many times all of the letters and decisions going back and forth, including the Notice of Award of your benefits as well as the decision regarding the fee petition can get quite confusing. Social Security often... View More 
Miller trust retains FSSA Waiver and Medicaid.
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answered on May 20, 2021
You will need to speak to an estate planning attorney in your area that regularly drafts special needs trusts. SSI benefits do have income and asset limits. SSDI benefits do not. You may be eligible to set up an ABLE account (depending on the source and amount of income) that would protect SSI and... View More
He is 50 with a 15 year old. Has not been employed for a couple of years. Brook wood is trying to move him as soon as they can find a facility that will take him without insurance, may even be out of state. He is not getting the physical therapy he needs.
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answered on May 17, 2021
He needs an application filed for Medicaid as soon as possible and it’s likely that the hospital or rehab facility has started this process.
Depending on his work history he may be eligible for SSDI or SSI or both. An attorney can tell you which one he is likely to qualify for if you... View More
He has been disabled since birth, he was on SSI, then he got on SSA, without any letter or any communication , they just stopped his checks, he had no option to appeal this decision. On the SSA site, it said he was no longer disabled. What can he do about this? He lives in Weatherford, Tx
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answered on May 13, 2021
He needs to contact his local Social Security office and get them to mail him a copy of the decision. It's possible that they had an old address for him and he did not get his notice. He may also have missed the mail for the case review. He can also call the national toll free number at... View More
The unemployment commission wants me to find a full-time job in order to get my unemployment. I am a medical screener at my present job my hours went down to part-time because of covid-19, They want me to look for full-time employment I recently had a total knee replacement on my right knee and I... View More
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answered on May 12, 2021
Depending on how much you are currently working and earning you may qualify for disability benefits. There are several things Social Security will consider, including your age and your past work. But if you are earning what they consider to be substantial gainful earnings (even through part-time... View More
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answered on May 5, 2021
That depends on how long you were married, whether or not she has remarried, etc. However, if she is eligible for payment based on your work record, it does not affect the amount of your payment.
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answered on May 3, 2021
You can see the earnings Social Security has a record of by setting up for free account on Social Security’s website. You can also request that they mail you the record.
He married after my sister died. His children receive survivor benefits from my sister. My sister never met his children. How can this be? Social security took over $200 a month from my niece & split it with his 4 children he had with his wife. I don't understand how this can be. My sister... View More
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answered on Apr 30, 2021
Since a birth certificate has to be supplied to prove parentage for a child to receive survivor's benefits, it is not likely that his other children are collecting a payment. The person that told you his children are collecting may just be incorrect. Your niece's legal guardian (if it is... View More
There is an overpayment they keep trying to stop my payments to pay back. When i moved 5 years ago to missouro from tennessee all of the sudden there was over payment but never have i ever recieved one unless it was when my mother was payee for me and said nothing. No one is giving me answers on... View More
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answered on Apr 28, 2021
I would suggest contacting Legal Aid because they may have an attorney on staff or a volunteer attorney who can assist you with this. Try to collect any letters or notices you have gotten from Social Security about the overpayment they say that you owe.
A waiver of the overpayment is... View More
See how I can go about resolving this where I dont go to jail
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answered on Apr 10, 2021
If you believe you are under investigation for fraud by the Social Security Administration then you need to consult with a criminal law attorney who is experienced with federal fraud cases. They will be able to help you determine if you are actually under investigation and can advise you about... View More
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answered on Apr 7, 2021
Unfortunately you are not able to draw disability benefits based on his work record. The only exception to this is if you are over 50 and a widow. A widow who is over 50 and disabled can draw off of her deceased husband's record if her disability happens within 7 years of his death.
I receive part of my disability benefit from ssdi and part from Lincoln Financial (disability insurance through my employer). Will my total benefit stay the same when I reach retirement age?
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answered on Apr 5, 2021
The amount of your Social Security benefit is not affected by your LTD payment. This assumes you are receiving regular Title II (SSDI) benefits from Social Security. The amount of your LTD payment may be reduced due to the receipt of your Social Security. That depends on the terms of your LTD... View More
I have been working with my lawyer for 1.5 years, and just as my disability retirement case is in the final stages (which looks like it won't be a winner), they decided to withdraw as my lawyer because they say I am not cooperating in good faith. Basically, the lawyer wanted me to submit my... View More
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answered on Apr 5, 2021
I’m sorry you had a negative experience with your attorney. Hire another attorney to handle your disability case if you don’t want to represent yourself. The issues with the forms from the doctor may have caused a problem with your case or it could be a the whole set of records don’t support... View More
court GRANTS Plaintiff’s motion for summary judgment and DENIES Defendant’s motion (I don't have a lawyer)
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answered on Apr 1, 2021
If you have a lawyer who represented you in Federal Court you should ask them. Typically this means that the Court has found in your favor in terms of the appeal. This does not necessarily mean that you have won your overall claim for benefits. Read through the Court's order. It will usually... View More
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answered on Mar 31, 2021
If you are asking about VA Compensation benefits, you can qualify for a monthly payment if you have a current medical condition that is related to your service - meaning it started while in service or was caused by something that happened to you while on active duty. In addition to monthly... View More
Being discharged for "adjustment disorder" and concerned that although its honorable, they will not document it properly and I'll not be entitled to treatment if I need it, or any other VA benefits, like GI Bill or a disability rating. Should I hire an attorney to make sure that... View More
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answered on Mar 29, 2021
An attorney cannot assist you with your discharge paperwork. If your discharge is ultimately honorable (not all 5-17 discharges are honorable) then your should be taken through the process of getting a VA claim started.
You should make sure that any medical conditions are noted on your... View More
I am on Social Security Disability and I applied for a job at a local grocery store. I revealed this fact to the interviewer when I was called. I explained I could only work 19 hours due to Social Security. They said they for people who could work between 10-24 hours but they preferred 24 hours. So... View More
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answered on Mar 28, 2021
They likely didn’t want to have to worry about how they scheduled you and might have been concerned about a possible worker’s comp claim. You’d likely have a hard time proving the didn’t hire you just because you are disabled.
However I’m concerned that you think there is a... View More
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answered on Mar 15, 2021
Backpay is determined based on the date of your application and the date that Social Security ultimately determines to be the date you became disabled (onset date). For SSI benefits, the backpay goes back to the date of onset, but no earlier than the month following the month you applied. For SSDI... View More
Because when am trying to file my taxes and I choose married filing jointly it ask for his social so I would want to know what to do
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answered on Mar 15, 2021
He has to have a status here that allows for him to obtain a Social Security number. Your question can probably be better answered by a tax attorney or an immigration attorney.
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answered on Mar 15, 2021
It is not clear what type of hearing you are asking about. Typically the person who is your legal guardian can arrange for representation in a legal matter. If you are asking about getting legal representation for a competency hearing then you will be appointed someone by the Court - just tell them... View More
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