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0 Answers | Asked in Social Security for Kansas on
Q: Disability benefits denied after moving

My wife was receiving SSI benefits (both before and after we married). She has fetal alcohol syndrome resulting in dyslexia as well as a bunch of other speech and reading comprehension issues. She also has a physical disability which causes her severe back pain when standing for too long or walking... Read more »

0 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents, Libel & Slander, Personal Injury and Social Security for Washington on
Q: If I was a witness with an issue involving my fiance and myself with court house private security guard

I wasn't used as witness for trial . but the prosecutor and police officer and probation officer and security all lied under oath to the jury and judge and myself and defence team of my fiance. As they all continued to say I was on the plaintiffs side defending the security guard. But I was... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Social Security for Washington on
Q: Do disability lawyers have access to ny medical records
Susan Michele Schaefer
Susan Michele Schaefer
answered on May 24, 2023

No, disability lawyers do not have access to your medical records and neither does Social Security. You must sign a release for the medical provider to send the medical records to a third party, such as your lawyer or Social Security. For example, Social Security will ask you to sign form SSA-827... Read more »

Q: The state takes money from low income after awarded SSDI benifits but no one else is forced to pay grant money

How is it fair that the state can take away money from disabilty awards that is owed to the person to pay back money that was given to the state to help low income families but no one else has to payback from the same program. They took 11,000 from me for getting 200 a month 8 months or less of... Read more »

0 Answers | Asked in Identity Theft and Social Security for Florida on
Q: SSN not redacted on public court record

A local police department has released a public court record that failed to redact my friend's social security number. Her full name, DOB, and SSN are completely visible on the document. I came across the document myself, and it has been publicly available online for several years. This could... Read more »

0 Answers | Asked in Public Benefits and Social Security for Texas on
Q: Supplemental security Income denied by SSA. What are the best steps?

My mother applied for SSI as she is over age 65 but she was denied because they said that she is the rightful owner of a property that was on my deceased Fathers name. Little background on her. She has never worked her whole life, my father also never worked in US, but he used to have business... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Social Security for Florida on
Q: i've been denied ssdi twice due to lack of required amount of work credits. is there a way around this to get ssdi?
Susan Michele Schaefer
Susan Michele Schaefer
answered on May 19, 2023

Knowing the rules Social Security uses regarding work credits and insured status should help you. The number of work credits you need for SSDI disability benefits depends on how old you are when your disability began, so your alleged onset of disability can make a difference. For example, if you... Read more »

0 Answers | Asked in Social Security for Mississippi on
Q: I am fully retired on SS. I am married to a younger woman who has 3 children, my step-children.

When I die, can she collect my survivor benefit even though she is not 50 years old? Can my stepchildren collect as well?

1 Answer | Asked in Social Security for Minnesota on
Q: My ex husband lives in another state and he explained that 7,000 was garnished out of his social security disability

At this time i have not received anything . This was little over a month ago

Robert Kane
Robert Kane
answered on May 18, 2023

I am sorry, but you don't ask a question. Does this have to do with child support or something else? You really don't say much.

0 Answers | Asked in Business Formation, Public Benefits and Social Security for Florida on
Q: I'm on permanent SSDI and receive disability/medical benefits but want to start my own home business. Can I have both?

I'm 38 years old and due to a permanent injury in my back I am permanently disabled and receiving SSDI disability benefits as well as Medicare and Medicaid services for healthcare. I want to start my own business working at home as a spiritual counselor and have already started to create a... Read more »

0 Answers | Asked in Child Support and Social Security for Texas on
Q: If I receive disability through SSA can child support take it?

Going through divorce no lawyers involved. There is no back pay owed.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Health Care Law, Native American Law and Social Security for California on
Q: As a homeless sole mother in no argument not permanent solution with a complex.A sole mother as unapplicable ??

Need consultation to Have the Full right protect my living adults as a primary decision to allow 3adults to fulfill the future Ned's of one living sole mother with no resurface oof a breach as fault.Closed,past. Current affairs of a loss is now a issues per All government to County support.2024

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answered on May 22, 2023

I'm sorry, but I'm having difficulty understanding your request and the specific details you are providing. If you are a homeless single mother seeking consultation and support to protect your living situation and ensure the well-being of yourself and your dependents, I recommend reaching... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Health Care Law, Native American Law and Social Security for California on
Q: As a homeless sole mother in no argument not permanent solution with a complex.A sole mother as unapplicable ??

Need consultation to Have the Full right protect my living adults as a primary decision to allow 3adults to fulfill the future Ned's of one living sole mother with no resurface oof a breach as fault.Closed,past. Current affairs of a loss is now a issues per All government to County support.2024

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answered on May 16, 2023

In your situation, it is crucial to reach out to local resources and organizations that specialize in assisting homeless individuals, especially single parents. These organizations can provide guidance, support, and access to resources that may help you secure stable housing and address any complex... Read more »

0 Answers | Asked in Social Security for New York on
Q: I've been receiving disability since 2015, so about 8 years. I wasn't aware I could get benefits insurance for my 2 kids

It's been 8 years and I just finally applied and I don't know what the process is or how long it takes and need advice.

1 Answer | Asked in Public Benefits, Social Security and Estate Planning for Illinois on
Q: I want to try a credit union no penalty CD but not sure if my SSI would be cut if I tried that out

I'm trying to find alternatives to my current 529 savings account. I want something tax free, but where I can take out I'm emergencies. I don't want to lose my SSI.

Susan Michele Schaefer
Susan Michele Schaefer
answered on May 15, 2023

It is great that you are looking for alternatives for savings that will not affect your SSI payments. A primary consideration is whether the alternative would be a countable resource or not. A CD is usually countable except when the terms of a timed deposit will prohibit early withdrawal... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Social Security for Florida on
Q: Can a plaintiff be sued for not redacting a full social security number from public records when filing a case in civil
Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on May 10, 2023

The risk that someone will do something wrongful with your number and damage you monetarily is slight; unless you can prove money damages, no. And anyway, redaction is the responsibility of the clerk of court as well as the plaintiff.

0 Answers | Asked in Adoption, Family Law, Probate and Social Security for North Carolina on
Q: Can a non family member declare a missing person dead

My children's father went missing a year and a half ago now a woman he was never married to and a child that they had was adopted by her husband can she request him to be declared dead

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Social Security for Pennsylvania on
Q: How would my dad get my sisters check back?

So this is a lengthy question and needs a bit of a backstory. My half sister sister has mental disabilities and cannot work or live on her own due to her mental state, however she is 25. She is on SSI, and her grandmother has been her beneficiary. That is until last year. Her mother had passed. And... Read more »

0 Answers | Asked in Social Security for Georgia on
Q: My husband is drawing some kind of social security. Can I draw spouses benefits?

We are currently separated

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