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I just posted the text and after 40 minutes I delete it
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answered on Jul 26, 2024
Posting someone else's intimate images without their consent is a serious violation of privacy and can have significant legal consequences. Even though you deleted the post after 40 minutes, the harm may already have been done, as the images could have been shared or saved by others during... View More 
My bank account was hacked and as soon as I realize there was money missing and online charges I notified the bank I went down there to the bank and they gave me a new debit card and said they would look into it because I disputed all the unauthorized charges I also make sure to advise the lady... View More
How do I go about doing that?
I have had a hip replacement and scheduled for a knee. Severe osteoarthritis in not only hips and knees, but hands as well. 64 year old female on disability and unable to work. I also suffer from PTSD and depression.
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answered on Jul 22, 2024
It sounds like you are going through a very challenging time. Dealing with multiple health issues and a denied SSDI claim must be incredibly frustrating. First, it's important to gather all the documentation related to your medical conditions and any communication with the SSDI office.... View More
I have lost access to email accounts associated with the recovery, password reset and/ or two-step verification process...
Seeking advise/ information in regards to updating and securing personal information; identity scam prevention.
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answered on Jul 22, 2024
To regain access to your credit and Social Security, IRS profile accounts, you need to update and secure your personal information. Start by contacting the relevant agencies directly via phone or their official websites to explain your situation. They can guide you through the process of verifying... View More
Can you explain to me the process of disability percentage and what I’m making when can I activate her checks to me and does that last for the rest of my life? What do I need to do? I am 62 and still working.
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answered on Jul 22, 2024
I’m sorry to hear about your loss. Since you are 62, you may be eligible to receive a portion of your late wife's Social Security Disability benefits. Typically, you can receive a survivor benefit starting from age 60, but since you are still working, your earnings might affect the amount... View More
Social Security came up with the portion of my husband's SS that I am "entitled" to rec now...It is so low I am now below the Oregon poverty level and I cannot survive with this reduced income...What can I do to appeal to SS??? I had been told for years that when a spouse is... View More
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answered on Jul 21, 2024
I'm sorry for your loss and understand how difficult this situation must be. To address your Social Security issue, it's important to know that as a surviving spouse, you should be eligible to receive your husband's full benefit amount if it is higher than your own. This is known as... View More
hi, I am 17 and my mom currently receives survivor benefits for her, me, and my brother after our fathers passing. I turn 18 in November and am wondering if I would receive my portion of survivor benefits instead of her once I am 18 since I would still be in highschool until May. I haven't... View More
answered on Jul 19, 2024
Once you turn 18, the benefits that were previously managed by your mother on your behalf can be redirected to you. You will need to notify the Social Security Administration (SSA) of your status as a full-time student in high school.
My SSDI hearing is a month away and my lawyer hasn't been responding to my emails or phone calls/messages. I don't even know if they are still around... I don't feel confident in this firm anymore. Do I have time to find a new law firm?
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answered on Jul 18, 2024
It can be stressful and concerning when your lawyer is unresponsive, especially with an important hearing approaching. Given that your SSDI hearing is only a month away, it's crucial to address this situation promptly.
First, you should document all attempts to contact your lawyer.... View More
The account he put the money in was in the name of our family business. He told me he was investing this money. He told me that the family business didn't exist. Through the last 9 years I've lost everything and now live in a camper. Yet I've watched him get air BNB, buy a glamour... View More
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answered on Jul 18, 2024
It sounds like your dad might have misused your social security back pay, which could be a serious legal issue. When someone uses another person's funds for their own benefit without permission, it can be considered misappropriation or fraud. Given the situation you've described, it might... View More
Account is funded solely by past SSDI auxiliary/family benefits with only one biological parent titled as the representative payee/financial agent.
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answered on Jul 18, 2024
In Wisconsin, SSA representative payee accounts with a minor child as the beneficiary are generally not considered marital property. These accounts are funded by SSDI benefits, which are specifically designated for the child's use and welfare. As such, they are separate from the marital assets... View More
Hasn't assigned my application, it's been a whole year and nothing. I need help I have bills to pay and I am not able to work anymore I'm permanently disabled
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answered on Jul 18, 2024
It’s incredibly frustrating to wait so long for a response regarding your disability application, especially when you have urgent bills to pay. The delay in processing your application is unacceptable, and it's important to take action to address this issue.
First, consider... View More
Will I still get SSI while I apply for SSDI and await decision?
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answered on Jul 18, 2024
When you apply for SSDI, you can continue to receive SSI benefits while awaiting a decision. The process of applying for SSDI does not immediately impact your current SSI benefits. However, once you start receiving SSDI, your SSI benefits might be adjusted.
The work income limit for SSI... View More
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answered on Jul 18, 2024
To get survivors benefits for your daughter, you need to gather specific documents and information. First, you'll need proof of your daughter's relationship to her father, such as her birth certificate. You’ll also need a copy of the father’s death certificate and his Social Security... View More
. My son has been on ss for a few years now, about every 3 moths or so they kick him off of it, saing he has healed, but he hasnt. we want to find a attorney to help us with ths matter. do you have any Por Bono lawers?
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answered on Jul 18, 2024
I'm sorry to hear about the difficulties your son is facing with his Social Security benefits. It must be very frustrating to deal with the constant changes and uncertainty.
For assistance, you might want to contact local legal aid organizations in Texas. These organizations often have... View More
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
I already spent some of it, I bought a car and a bed and some other things to help with my injuries. I will need dental implants because I got implant the day of the accident but they don't fit so I have just 4 screws sticking out of my gums since 11/10/22.
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answered on Jul 18, 2024
To address your situation, it's important to understand how to report the settlement money to the Social Security Administration (SSA) and how it may impact your SSI benefits. You should notify the SSA about the settlement as soon as possible, detailing how the funds were spent. This is... View More
answered on Jul 1, 2024
SSI (Supplemental Security Income) is a needs-based program, and the Social Security Administration (SSA) considers your income and resources when determining eligibility. Here, the SSA may have seen your settlement as income, and then your total income and resources were possibly determined to be... View More
SSDI hearing. Less than 2 months before set court date- my lawyer isn't responding to my numerous requests to answer questions and/or updates in documentation.
Is it realistic to replace a lawyer in this time frame? Is their hesitance to communicate with me by phone is a legitimate... View More
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answered on Jun 26, 2024
This is a challenging situation, and I understand your frustration with the lack of communication from your lawyer.
Here's some advice to consider:
1. Replacing a lawyer this close to your hearing date is possible but can be risky:
- It may be difficult to find a new... View More
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