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answered on Aug 19, 2016
You do not get nearly the amount of money the person paying taxes into the system would have received. I have seen checks as low as $50 and as high as $700. It really depends on how much the wage earner earned during his lifetime and how many recipients are collecting on the benefits. There... View More 
His father paid a lot of taxes, it doesn't seem right for him to receive such a small amount.
answered on Aug 24, 2016
Son's guardian should check with social security;. If father passed, note there may be life insurance policies that benefit the son that people have forgotten about.
My lawyer dropped me as a client well actually their assistant which seemed odd as I never even once got to speak to the actual lawyer. The assistant dropped me as a client, saying I wasn't trying to get medical records but I could not work, had no insurance and he just couldn't... View More
answered on Aug 19, 2016
You have Internet access; presumably you have a telephone. There is no reason on earth you need more than three months to find an attorney to take your case (if it is a valid case). So in my opinion the ALJ will not grant a further continuance.
I was on payment plan a few years back but defaulted. I called the Bureau of Fiscal Services/Treasury 800#, no offsets for my SSN. I figured out the back taxes/unfiled taxes to be approx $17K(minus penalties interest accrued). I would love to do a compromise to pay the taxes owed without the... View More
answered on Aug 17, 2016
on plan vs lump best advice you will get is from a real CPA (NOT the "we have saved people from IRS debt" places that advertise).
I am a single mom of 3, one of which is special needs, its only us. The only income I recieve is my sons SSI and that isnt much and of course SNAP/Medicaid. I don't have a vehicle or any source of transportation. I am currently staying with family but that is really hard also because its my... View More
answered on Aug 4, 2016
I'm assuming if you got snap and MA they would have signed you up for aid to families with dependent children (ADC) if you haven't already got it. You should check with SSI to see as you are the caretaker relative for the child if you can get a spousal benefit. Otherwise talk to Legal... View More
answered on Jul 30, 2016
I think you may be confusing Medicare and Medicaid. Your father has Medicare Part A and B. Unfortunately, Medicare will only pay a portion of a nursing home bill for 100 days - max. Medicaid will pay for the nursing home bill if your father qualifies. If he does not qualify, there are strategies... View More
answered on Jun 10, 2016
If you want to sue her, you will have to be able to prove that you were damaged (i.e.: lost money) by her conduct. Can you do that?
SS Administration sent paperwork to me ,(I reside in Florida), stating that my claim would be adjudicated in Kentucky ..Why?
I suffered a Brain stroke March 25th. I was hospitalized through the 29th..I work for Highlands County which has no disability contracted for it's employees... View More
answered on May 3, 2016
Because it is Social Security administrative law. My guess is the Social Security Administration doesn't have venue rules requiring that a matter be adjudicated in the state in which the applicant resides. I suggest that you contact the SSA and ask whether and how it can be transferred to... View More
I have multiple levels of herniated disc with spinal stenosis
answered on Oct 9, 2015
For what type of case? It is always advisable to hire your own attorney.
Now in moving to Florida, can i transfer all my case to Florida? I have reports from Doctors, they diseable me. do i have to start the process again in Florida?
answered on Apr 28, 2015
You can still work and collect social security. They sometimes limit how much you can get when you are still working.
Old military medical records, child support records
answered on Apr 15, 2015
Yes, basically. Go speak with a local attorney about this. Call and ask the SSA.
We aren't getting along and she threatens she will get my check or have it taken away all together. We will probably be splitting up soon. I will have to move. I just want her name off so I can control my own money. I am more than capable. I never have any money for myself and have a valid... View More
answered on Apr 5, 2015
Ask the people at the social security administration if you can do this, and if not you had better get an attorney.
this case was denied but the attorneys appealed the denial. was told it went back to the original Judge on a reprimand. This was 5 years ago and these attorneys still have not told me a date. I'm thinking the attorneys messed up somewhere and not telling me. they tell me if I get another... View More
answered on Mar 26, 2015
It does take many years to resolve this type of problem sometimes. Do not switch attorneys is my opinion.
Is she entitled to obtaining the check? She speaks very little english and doesnt have income. she wont be 60 for 8 years.
answered on Mar 5, 2015
She needs to go see a social security lawyer about this problem.
answered on Feb 27, 2015
I do not know what you are asking other than whether you need a lawyer. Yes, you do.
Was told he was medically better which wasn't true
answered on Jan 19, 2015
This is too confusing. Didn't you answer your own question?
This is my second time in filing for S.S. I have M.S and it's getting worst. I received a letter last week and they said that I am currently disabled. But my condition didn't become disabling until after 10/13/13. That my condition was disabling on 9/9/14. So I woke up one morning and there was M.S?
answered on Dec 28, 2014
The onset date of a disability is a very important date, and what the court rules is based upon the evidence in front of it. You are entitled to benefits after the onset date.
answered on Dec 31, 2014
Generally, yes the child is a dependent of a person, or two, on disability.
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