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In reference to NEHMER VS THE US VETERANS ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMEN
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answered on Oct 16, 2024
Navigating the complexities of the Veterans Administration can be challenging, especially when facing obstacles related to entitlements. Start by thoroughly reviewing the details of the NEHMER vs. US Veterans Administration Department case to understand the specific barriers being encountered.... View More 
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answered on Nov 7, 2023
To access your Social Security account, you should go to the official Social Security Administration (SSA) website and locate the "my Social Security" section. From there, you can log in if you already have an account, or you can create one by clicking on “Create an Account” and... View More
I need help getting disability
answered on Jan 16, 2023
If you have access to a computer, you can start an application for Social security by going to ssa.gov. Then apply for benefits. If you get denied you will then need to contact an attorney to help with the appeal process. You can also call the social security office and set up a phone call... View More
This led to a diagnosis of Severe Aortic Stenosis, covered by compassionate allowance of disability. I was given about a year" give or take a few months" without two life- saving surgeries. My disability caseworker was notified immediately after diagnosis. 6 weeks later, I find she never... View More
answered on Jun 27, 2022
I am sorry for your issues and the delay in answers, however it is not uncommon in the social security field for a reconsideration to remain pending for 8 to 10 weeks. You should have access to your file online that can advise you where the reconsideration stands. If that is denied, then you... View More
I am on disability and on Monday I had a judgement put against me for a credit card. The amount is under $3000. I have a 2010 Chrysler and a joint bank account with my husband. Can they place the judgement against the bank and make me sell my car?
answered on Dec 4, 2020
Private creditors are not allowed to levy your SSDI benefits to pay back your debt. The exception to this is if you owe federal debt to the IRS, child support, alimony, federal student loans, or court ordered victims restitution. SSI benefits cannot be levied or garnished by anyone. The second... View More
Our son draws ssi check for his disability. I have been in the home taking care of him since he was 3 years old. Can i draw my husbands social security now that he is gone?
answered on Aug 16, 2020
If your late husband worked long enough to be insured, you, as a widow, can receive benefits from your late husband's Social Security at full retirement age for survivors or reduced benefits as early as age 60. You may begin receiving benefits based on your husband's Social Security as... View More
his estate. I have never seen his will or anything. She claims he has a lot of debt. She is wanting my social security # because she cashed his check for December the month he died. She states she needs that so they can take the funds out of the estate. Thank You Annette
answered on Jan 12, 2020
The only way that she can legitimately be put in charge of the estate is if she already filed the paperwork with a chancery court and the court appointed her as the executrix over your father's estate.
i just recently got out of CPS after being for 6 years, without my permission they have lied to me and taken money out of an account my dad had left for me for 6 years straight paying for things that the government should have, as they do with every other child in custody. So it does not feel right... View More
answered on May 1, 2019
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