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I received a letter from the Appeals Council that they are referring the evidence back to the Administrative Law Judge and dismissing my request to review because I had filed my appeal late. I had major surgery and my attorney missed the deadline to file appeal. So, I wrote the brief myself and... View More 
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answered on Jul 18, 2024
When the Social Security Disability Appeals Council refers evidence back to the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ), it means they found your new medical records important enough for the ALJ to reconsider. Although they dismissed your request for review due to the late filing, they believe the new... View More
I filed an appeal to Appeals Council late for a disability case. I had a major surgery shortly after my hearing with an Administrative Law Judge. I reached out to my attorney I had at the time about the decision on case but he never got back with me. I submitted the appeal breif myself late along... View More
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answered on Jul 18, 2024
When the Appeals Council dismisses your request for review but refers the evidence back to the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ), it means they did not accept your reason for a late appeal but found your new medical evidence significant enough for reconsideration. This referral indicates the ALJ will... View More
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answered on Jun 19, 2024
Generally speaking, to be guilty of receiving stolen property under Ohio law (ORC 2913.51), the prosecution would need to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that you received, retained, or disposed of property of another, knowing or having reasonable cause to believe the property was obtained through... View More
In short someone at SSD East Liverpool branch did not do their job and now they are telling us it's are fault
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answered on Apr 28, 2024
I'm sorry to hear that you and your wife are facing this challenging situation with the Social Security Administration (SSA). It can be frustrating when dealing with bureaucratic errors and the potential consequences. Here are some steps you can take to address the issue:
1. Request a... View More
I was denied even with my mental health physician letter stating the severity of my conditions I can no longer work. I have a 6 yr old Autistic son who's on disability and a 4 yr old daughter too. I haven't been able to work since 2016. My mental & physical health problems are... View More
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answered on Mar 16, 2024
Facing denials for SSI over several years, despite clear medical evidence of your conditions, is incredibly challenging, especially with the responsibilities of caring for your children. It's understandable that the prospect of affording legal representation feels overwhelming. There are steps... View More
1) How much can I earn without losing or limiting benefits
2) What can be resold regarding gift cards
3) How often can I earn gift cards
4) How soon must they redeemed to not be counted against me
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answered on Dec 11, 2023
When receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI), it's important to understand how additional income, including earnings from survey sites, can affect your benefits. Generally, the Social Security Administration (SSA) allows you to earn a certain amount of money without affecting your SSI... View More
Payee for 27 years.human service.social security.medicare &medicaid.have the wrong date of birth that shows that any time they tried to enter my information into the federal data base for matching program for benefits funding international justice data base it was kicked out with no matches.for... View More
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answered on Oct 15, 2023
I understand your concerns, and it's crucial to rectify such administrative errors. Firstly, you should gather all relevant documents proving your correct personal information, like your birth certificate, any government-issued IDs, and records indicating the discrepancies in data. Then,... View More
I recognize the city and state and the names like the prosecutor and judge but I never received any money or court dates.
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answered on Sep 24, 2023
If you believe a lawsuit has been filed involving you without your knowledge, it's imperative to immediately obtain a copy of the court records related to case number 3:2013cv00060 from the relevant jurisdiction. This will provide clarity on the nature of the lawsuit, the parties involved, and... View More
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answered on Sep 21, 2023
If a person has repaid an overpayment to Social Security, they should maintain records of the repayment. In some cases, an indictment for theft of government property may be based on misunderstandings or errors in record-keeping. To address such a situation, it's advisable for the individual... View More
I went to court with my mom mid 1980's and now I am having trouble identifying myself without knowing. The court has no records. I can't work or get a state ID since my ss# says the name that I used from the 80's until now. I have no criminal record at all. What do I do?
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answered on May 2, 2023
If you have been using a name that is different from the name on your birth certificate for many years and you do not have any legal documents to show that you legally changed your name, it can create difficulties in identifying yourself and obtaining official identification documents.
To... View More
At this point, I can't seem to figure out whether I'm even eligible. I'm 57 and am an adjunct music professor at a state university here in Ohio. I've suffered two strokes, though they were both 5 years ago, and while I can do my job, learning something new would prove quite a... View More
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answered on Feb 24, 2023
You do not have to hire an attorney to file your claim. Some people prefer to do that, particularly if they can find an attorney with a lot of experience handling Social Security cases who can assist you with the application. If you are still able to work, then that may make you ineligible for... View More
My mother keeps my insurance cards from me so I cannot make appointments on my own and denys me dental care appointments as a form of punishment when I have an abscess tooth and a gum disease I believe. I have asked for years to go to a dentist as I've had this abcess for years. (Around 2... View More
answered on Aug 12, 2022
Talk to a teacher, school counselor, or other trusted adult about your situation. They will be able to find the help you need.
I only have Social Security. We are both 68 and retired. If he goes to a nursing home in the future, does all of his SS as well as pension/401k go to his nursing home bill, while I am left to struggle to make ends meet on just my SS?
answered on Mar 19, 2022
In Ohio, there are Medicaid rules in place to protect the community spouse. This includes rules regarding a fair split of all the income, as well as special rules regarding protecting a 401k.
However, there is a lot of confusion out there regarding the rules.
It is imperative that... View More
I already take stimulants prescribed by my doctor but he says I'm at the highest dose and I still fall asleep. I am very high risk at my job for injury and can barely even meet quota anymore because I'm just so tired. I even fall asleep while working on my feet.
answered on Jan 4, 2022
Yes, you can get SSD if your narcolepsy is severe and prevents you from performing work functions. It's great that you are treating with a doctor and hopefully they are documenting the problems you are having with work. This will help your claim. Here's some info from SSA's... View More
I recently found out that he possibly had a pension through the Richland Co. Highway Dept. How do I get information on this as they told me since I am the ex they can’t give me that information? Mansfield, Ohio
answered on Mar 8, 2021
Your options may be fairly limited. Was the pension addressed when the divorce/ dissolution was handled? The default in Ohio is that once a divorce occurs, the ex-spouse is treated as though he or she pre-deceased the other spouse.
You may be able to look into the probate court records... View More
I got pulled over they ran my plates and they were flagged they said somebody use my social to commit a crime but would not give me any more info since they used my social don't I have a right to know the act or the person who used my social
answered on Feb 10, 2021
Since you suspect someone is using your Social Security number and may be committing identity fraud, you should immediately report the incident to the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) at their website IdentityTheft.gov. Social Security also recommends that you review earnings posted to your... View More
answered on Dec 30, 2020
FYI, the short answer is any work is a bad idea. SSA doesn't have a minimum amount that is required before they review your file and possibly make a new decision.
The longer answer is that SSA does not review files for a couple of years at a time. To get their attention sooner, you... View More
One sister bought a car on the other sister social security number
answered on Dec 1, 2020
Each one should take great care to keep her Social Security number confidential. It is part of her identity and bad things can happen if you Social Security number is being used illegally. That being said, it does occasionally happen that more than one person uses the same Social Security number,... View More
My sister has given the company she has worked for almost 20 years a Jan 31st, 2021 retirement date. They have come back with a Dec 31st, 2020 date. She has been top salesperson for years and has made them millions of dollars. Her social security starts in Feb 2020. She opted for Jan 31st so... View More
answered on Nov 20, 2020
Your sister gets to choose when she wants to retire. If the company ends her employment before that, it is called termination. She would be entitled to unemployment compensation benefits at least until she retired and, if she proved that her age or some other unlawful reason motivated her... View More
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answered on May 29, 2020
You will receive an award letter from Social Security informing you of the decision including whether or not you will receive back pay and when ongoing benefit will begin.
Attorney Scott F. Bocchio
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