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The SSA website has a list of disability that get escalated. Ataxia is on that list. I need assistance. I'm falling behind on bills and don't know what I can do as temporary solution? Ataxia is on this list. I don't feel I'm being treated fairly and need help to resolve
Thank you
answered on Apr 14, 2018
Hi Scott:
Unfortunately many people get rejected, that should get approved thus the reason for us lawyers. However your appeal can take up to 1 year not just 3 to 6 months. I suggest you get a lawyer because obviously your medical proof was not enough and you only pay for your lawyer if... View More 
I was diagnosed with Ataxia which according to social security gets escalated avoiding denials, delays and appeals.
I need help. Don't feel I'm getting treated fairly. I've fallen behind on bills. I don't know what to do for temporary assistance.
Please help me.
answered on Apr 14, 2018
We cannot help you with monetary assistance but a lawyer can help you to file an appeal of the decision, if you are under 55 that may be the reason as to the denial, however we would need to know more information. IN any event an attorney can help you with this and the fee is generally 25% of the... View More
She then traded in the van and bought a car. Now i'm 19 going on 20 I've moved out and had a bad fallout with my mother. I've been struggling to find a decent car to get to stores and doctor appointments and money has been tight. So my questions is since the money she used (8000 usd)... View More
answered on Dec 21, 2017
While you are a minor she is to use that money to assist you but may use it on items that assist the family, such as rent, food. You could make a claim against her for the money but assuming your household was needy enough for you to qualify for SSI, she should be able to show that the money was... View More
answered on Aug 3, 2017
The chances are as good as what your lawyer will tell you. Unfortunately we would need to know much more information about your case before giving any type of educated guess about what your chances would be. Everything is based on the facts of your case and your prior record again ask the lawyer... View More
They have enough information on my health do you think I will get it
answered on Nov 29, 2016
Who says you don't have to? I can't say if you will "get it" but if they want you examined and you don't follow up you wont get it.
I do have an Employer who want's to hire me because of my 14 years of experience in same Industry. Please let know if someone can help me so we can meet. Employer also willing to help me for any Immigration matter. He is willing to provide me any kind of documents which can help me to become a... View More
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answered on Sep 30, 2016
You would need to have an in person consultation with an experienced immigration attorney and bring what every documents you have when you meet with the attorney. This is too fact sensitive to be answered in a meaningful fashion on line. Some attorneys do charge consultation fees for immigration,... View More
My dad is my payee. I have been getting 1500 a month for 2 years. I do not want to do tax fraud or disability fraud. So what do I do
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answered on May 19, 2016
Yes, on your taxes, you need to report any income from all sources without exception.
I'm in a foreclosure and now they are going to put a default judgement on me and my wife. We only collect social security. Can the attorney for the mortgage company also get a court order that will allow them to go to our checking accounts and freeze our money and take it away from us?
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answered on Oct 19, 2015
You really need to retain an experienced mortgage foreclosure defense attorney. If you can't afford an attorney you need to contact legal services and the local law school legal clinics. Good luck.
Hi, I had been diagnosed with Multi Sclerosis (MS) about three years ago. On April 15, 2015 I was terminated from the job that I worked for 17 years. Was employed by another manufacturing company, and only worked for three weeks. The supervisor noticed that I was limping, losing my balance and... View More
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answered on Aug 14, 2015
Your best chance of getting SSDI is to retain a SSDI attorney. The attorney only gets paid if he wins the case for you. So it won't cost you anything and can make a huge difference. Good luck.
answered on Dec 24, 2014
It depends. SSDI is not a needs based program like SSI so your benefit will not be reduced by resources or income of family members. However, any income you receive could be considered Substantial Gainful Activity (SGC) SSA allows people attempting to return to work or self employment a 9 month... View More
We worked 3 days in April & I'll get a small K-! distribution. I didn't know that I would sell the business but I did on April 5. I applied for SS on April 11.
answered on Jun 3, 2012
The amount of your retroactive benefits depends on the type of Social Security benefit you applied for. Assuming that you applied for Social Security Disability benefits based on your own work record and also assuming that you meet Social Security's definition of disability, then the amount... View More
answered on Jun 3, 2012
Generally, the Federal government does not require you to apply for Medicare, but if you apply for Medicare after the date you were first eligible for Medicare, then the Medicare monthly premiums may be higher than the normal Medicare premium rate. In other words, Medicare premiums can be higher... View More
answered on Jun 2, 2012
Marfan Syndrome is recognized by Social Security as a condition under cardiovascular medical conditions. However, Social Security can also analyze other symptoms and limitations caused by Marfan Syndrome, such as chronic pain, limitations in lifting and pulling objects, side effects due to medical... View More
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