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Q: Can I request a jury trial to decide Social Security Disability case?
Jerry Lutkenhaus
Jerry Lutkenhaus
answered on Sep 17, 2014

No there is no jury trial in Social Security Disability cases.

1 Answer | Asked in Social Security for Florida on
Q: Why would SSDI want to review my case and possibly close it?

I have been disabled all of my life and have only received benefits for three years. Recently I have had no choice but to have a minimum wage, part time job to help cover expenses.Up to and including medical expenses. I have had 13 gran maul seizures and have complex partials on a daily basis.... View More

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Jan 2, 2015

They review cases once in a while to make sure that people are still disabled.

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Q: how much can i earn before my benefits are affected
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Jan 27, 2015

I think you might be able to earn up to a thousand per month, but am not sure. Ask a disability law attorney.

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Q: I'm planning on putting my kids father(we have 2 kids)on child support. He receives ssd and is getting backpay from 2009

would my children also receive back pay for child support?

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Jan 28, 2015

Go see a family lawyer near you. The children should be receiving disability benefits.

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Q: I'm 67 and working. I took SS at 62. What happens to the money that's taken out of my pay each week now?

Does SS review my benefit every year, and if so when would I see a change?

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Feb 2, 2015

It goes for taxes, medicare, and social security. After retiring you can only earn so much. I have seen it where they stop paying the SS benefits if there has been an overpayment.

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Q: My husband is 64 & his job was just outsourced. Should he begin collecting SS now or wait until he's 66?

If he doesn't find another job, will his projected benefit amount for age 66 decrease? He's wondering if it would be more beneficial to begin collecting now, rather than waiting an additional 2 years.

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Mar 5, 2015

What are the pros and cons for this? Does he know that he will receive less if he retires now?

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Q: I was being with SSI now. If I live out off USA in a long time ( 2 or 3 years ) .Do I still legall to take SSI ?

How long can I live out off USA that I still legal to take SSI ?

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Mar 11, 2015

When you have a question like this, it is best to go see a social security lawyer.

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Q: I draw from my exhusbands SS. We are now divorced. Will that make a difference in what I draw?
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Mar 14, 2015

Probably, but it depends on the facts, hardly any of which you wrote. Go see an attorney about this.

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Q: My X filed for social security 28 months ago and not hearing yet, how long will this take, we have no money left
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Mar 16, 2015

Go speak with an attorney about this.

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Q: Am I eligible to receive SS spousal benefits when I am 66 if my wife (60) currently receives SS benefits for disability?

I work full-time and I plan to wait until 70 to begin taking my benefits.

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Mar 24, 2015

Go see a social security attorney about this problem.

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Q: I had payee for S D I S, now I'm my own payee. But the other payee took about $8000.00 from me. How can I get it back
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Mar 24, 2015

Go speak with a social security attorney.

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Q: If I had ssa 13 yrs ago is it harder the second time. I got married an he made to much money
Camlinh Nguyen Rogers
Camlinh Nguyen Rogers
answered on Mar 29, 2015

what's your question? www.aba-us.com

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Q: If I cancel out of early retirement, does a minor losses SS payment? will I get a higher benefit at full retirement?
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Aug 4, 2015

Apparently you have already chosen early retirement. Who has told you that you can cancel that?

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Q: I'm 72 retired w/hmo,my wife in nov.18 will be 64 & retired w/SS income of $.722 x mth.no health ins.what she can do??
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Aug 4, 2015

Have you learned the answer to this question by now. She should apply for health insurance.

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Q: My fiancé receives SSI. If we marry, can he collect SSD under my social security?
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Aug 4, 2015

Since you asked this question over two years ago, I must assume that you know the answer by now.

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Q: Both husband and wive are on SS. We have gotten a divorce. The husband's SS is higher than the wife's what can be done?
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Aug 4, 2015

That depends upon the facts, and all we know is only what you have written, which is not enough to conclude that something even can be done. When you have a legal problem, you need to speak with an attorney.

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Q: If a couple files taxes together for over 10 years but is only married for just over 9, do survivor benefits apply?
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Aug 5, 2015

You did not give enough facts here, so the best thing to do is to actually talk with a social security lawyer.

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Q: I am waiting for a ssdi decision and now live in fl the court has petitioned me for hearing but we both live in fl ?
Camlinh Nguyen Rogers
Camlinh Nguyen Rogers
answered on Mar 29, 2015

What’s your question? www.aba-us.com

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Q: Can i get a lawyer to file SSD for me?

What lawyers will open a Social Security case for me?

Clint Curtis
Clint Curtis
answered on Mar 26, 2013

Yes. Many attorneys will do the initial filing for you as well as handle the entire process throughout. As a general rule they will do this with no cost to you until you win.

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