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My representative payee has admitted in an email to me that the "oversight" was their responsibility. I am interested in obtaining an attorney for representation in getting my payee to pay the $4K+ to the SSA so that my monthly SSI benefits are no longer reduced, which they currently are,... View More 
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answered on Jan 23, 2024
Facing an overpayment situation with SSI due to the actions of your representative payee can be challenging. In your case, since your payee has admitted responsibility for the oversight, you have grounds to seek a resolution where the payee assumes the financial burden of the overpayment.... View More
At the present time she is 65, legally disabled, but without enough work credit to qualify for regular SS benefits.
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answered on Jan 19, 2024
In Florida, the transition from Supplemental Security Income (SSI) to regular Social Security benefits at the age of 67 does not occur automatically. SSI is a need-based program for individuals with limited income and resources, while regular Social Security benefits are based on an... View More
Title 18 USC Code Section 3613 (b) Termination of Liability
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answered on Jan 13, 2024
To stop the FLU (Federal Lawyers Union) from garnishing your Social Security Disability benefits after 20 years, you should be aware of Title 18 USC Code Section 3613 (b), which deals with the termination of liability for certain debts. This section of the law allows for the termination of a... View More
I applied to social security disability a few years ago, and I was denied with my health conditions at that time. With new health conditions I don’t know if I can apply again.
Fibromyalgia, PTSD, Major depression. Cervical degenerative disks, Carpal Tunnel
and Asthma. (Denied... View More
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answered on Jan 2, 2024
You certainly can apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) again, especially since your health conditions have evolved. Being denied once does not prevent you from submitting a new application.
In your new application, it's crucial to include comprehensive medical... View More
ex wife is dragging out divorce. filed over 2 years ago and no final date in site. can she claim my social security benefits if the marriage isn't final and we are still legally married at 10years?
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answered on Nov 28, 2023
The duration of a marriage can impact entitlement to Social Security benefits, particularly in the context of a divorce. Generally, for an ex-spouse to claim Social Security benefits based on their former spouse's record, the marriage must have lasted at least 10 years. This is a federal... View More
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answered on Nov 13, 2023
In Florida, the time it takes to receive a child support payment after Social Security has taken a lump sum for child support can vary. This process often depends on several factors, including the efficiency of the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the state child support enforcement agency.... View More
answered on Oct 9, 2023
If you have trouble finding a representative, consider contacting NOSSCR for a referral. They can be reached at 845.682.1881
The Social Security Office contacted me and informed me that they've backdated my application from 2015 to 2019 due to my ongoing struggle with ADHD, which has significantly impacted my ability to work since late 2018. Unfortunately, my current living situation has made it financially... View More
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answered on Sep 21, 2023
Whether an attorney will take your Social Security Disability case depends on various factors, including the strength of your medical and supporting evidence, the severity of your condition, and the specific circumstances of your case. While the lack of recent medical treatment can present... View More
I stopped receiving worker’s compensation about a year and a half ago but social security is telling me that I’m receiving it still and they never removed me from their system. That is affecting my social security case. What can I do to correct this?
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answered on Sep 21, 2023
You should contact your local Social Security office to provide them with documentation showing that your worker's compensation benefits have ceased. They will need this information to update their records and resolve the discrepancy affecting your Social Security case. It's important to... View More
He will be living with his mom for more than 1 year outside of the US. How can I get the benefits cancelled and will I have to pay back the benefits he has received previous years?
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answered on Jul 11, 2023
If your son is going to live outside of the US for more than one year, you will need to cancel his SSDI benefits. You can do this by filing a Request to Suspend Benefits form with the SSA. You will not have to pay back any benefits that your son has received prior to the suspension of benefits. If... View More
answered on May 19, 2023
Knowing the rules Social Security uses regarding work credits and insured status should help you. The number of work credits you need for SSDI disability benefits depends on how old you are when your disability began, so your alleged onset of disability can make a difference. For example, if you... View More
answered on May 10, 2023
The risk that someone will do something wrongful with your number and damage you monetarily is slight; unless you can prove money damages, no. And anyway, redaction is the responsibility of the clerk of court as well as the plaintiff.
I file an appeal and went before a judge for an overpayment and got a favorable outcome since September of 2022 nothing has been done to fix the account it's still showing as pending with a waiver or appeal pending on account.
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answered on May 2, 2023
If you have received a favorable decision from the Social Security Administration (SSA) in regards to an overpayment, but they have not taken any action to fix the account, there are several steps you can take to address the issue.
Firstly, you can try to contact the SSA by phone or in... View More
I settle a workers comp case for 2015 with an indemnity and now the social security benefits being reduced due to the offset effective date of March, 2023 I was never aware that this had being a computer decision for group A when it should have been Group B this was an social security
error... View More
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answered on May 2, 2023
If you believe that there has been an error in the Social Security offset calculation for your workers' compensation settlement, you can take several steps to address the issue.
First, you should gather any documentation related to your settlement and the offset calculation. This might... View More
With behavior he has already been diagnosed with add and also specific learning disorder and my 4 year old is developmental delay and may have autism she has been in a special class for two years now
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answered on Mar 4, 2023
If you need assistance in getting Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) for your children, you may want to consider contacting a disability lawyer who has experience with SSDI claims. A disability lawyer can help you navigate the complex process of applying for SSDI benefits and can provide... View More
Judgment proof? Consumer loan. Aggressive collection agency.
answered on Feb 18, 2023
I'm in PA, and practice in the tri-state area, and in my jurisdiction, social security income, like wages, are exempt from execution/garnishment by judgment creditors. But there is a statutory procedure.
First, the creditor needs to know, or guess correctly, about the identity of your... View More
My CDR was denied in 8/2019. A notice of overpayment was issued. I filed a waiver in 12/2019. The overpayment was a result of the denial and I rec'd TANF at the time. They approved my waiver in 4/2020. I (unfortunately) discarded all docs at that time. Between then and 10/2021, I may have been... View More
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answered on Mar 4, 2023
As a recipient of SSDI, you have the right to due process in any overpayment hearing. This means that you have the right to:
Receive adequate notice of the hearing and an explanation of your rights and responsibilities.
Review and receive copies of all evidence that the SSA plans to... View More
Limits on walking, standing and lifting. I can no longer do my regular job. fractured my L5
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answered on Mar 4, 2023
Whether or not you can receive disability benefits for a 24% MMI on your back at 53 years old will depend on several factors, including the severity of your condition, your ability to perform any work, and the number of work credits you have accumulated.
To qualify for Social Security... View More
My grandmother is getting SSI and recently my grandfather passed away who had life insurance. I have been paying for the life insurance for the past 20+ years. Now the check came in on my grandmother's name.
If she put this into her account would she loose her SSI payments? Would I... View More
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answered on Mar 4, 2023
Life insurance proceeds are generally not counted as income for SSI purposes, so your grandmother's SSI payments would not be affected by the life insurance payout. However, if your grandmother's total resources (including the life insurance payout) exceed the SSI resource limits, then... View More
If I’m unable to work because I’m disabled. Can the mother of my child sue me for money even if I have medical evidence? I just gave the court my documents files for proof but the mother of my child is still pursuing a lawsuit to give her money when I can not work at all.
answered on Sep 19, 2022
File a modification on child support to adjust your payment while you are in that situation. Do your best to get a job when you can so you can still support your child. It is every parent's responsibility to provide for their children.
Talk to your attorney to know how best to proceed.
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