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Q: What lawyer should I contact to address my city's insurance cancellation after retirement and its temporary reinstatement?
I retired 22 years ago, and the city recently canceled my insurance, stating they can't find records to confirm my entitlement. Although they have now agreed to reinstate my insurance for 90 days while they continue to investigate, I am concerned about the long-term resolution. I've shown... View More 
Tim Akpinar
answered on Aug 21, 2025
answered on Aug 21, 2025
I'm sorry this happened to you. A Washington DC attorney could advise best, but you await a response for two weeks. There are law firms that handle such matters - you could look into Retirement/Pension/ERISA law firms. Although there is not a heading for that area under the "Find a... View More
Q: Will unemployment benefits affect my green card application with a valid EAD?
I have a valid Employment Authorization Document (EAD) and recently lost my job due to a layoff. My employer has offered unemployment benefits. Will accepting these unemployment benefits impact my green card application?
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James L. Arrasmith
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answered on Sep 14, 2025
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answered on Sep 14, 2025
Unemployment benefits are not treated as a form of public charge because they are considered earned insurance, funded by your prior work history and your employer’s contributions. You qualify for these benefits because you worked legally with your Employment Authorization Document, so accepting... View More
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Q: Seeking litigation and restitution for 33-year disability rights violation and harm, post Other-Than-Honorable discharge and restricted VA access.
More than thirty years ago, under orders from a racist Commander, I was a 20-year-old sailor on crutches, detained for nearly six months without trial and kept on a starvation-level diet for a charge of Missing Ship’s Movement. Instead of a general discharge, I received an Other-Than-Honorable... View More
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James L. Arrasmith
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answered on Sep 13, 2025
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answered on Sep 13, 2025
You have described a situation where military injustice, disability discrimination, and systemic obstruction converged to cause decades of harm. The Other-Than-Honorable discharge and re-entry code effectively denied you access to federal benefits and career opportunities, while the Navy’s... View More
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Q: Can Elon Musk legally access Treasury and Social Security resources?
Can Elon Musk legally have access to resources or information from the Treasury and Social Security? I know judges have ruled in some cases he couldn’t, but how might he have gained access in the first place? Why are government workers in these bureaus not stopping him?
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answered on Mar 28, 2025
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answered on Mar 28, 2025
Judges have actually placed restrictions on Musk's team (Department of Government Efficiency or "DOGE") from accessing sensitive government systems. Most recently, a federal judge temporarily blocked DOGE from Social Security Administration systems containing personal data of... View More
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Q: I'm A Handicap 34 Year Old Handicap Man In Washington D.C. &, I Have Some Cases!
I, Was Asked Too Get Out Of A Wheelchair That I Was Asked To Get Out Of The Wheelchair I, Was In! Because I Had Feel Asleep!
Tim Akpinar
answered on Oct 3, 2023
answered on Oct 3, 2023
A D.C. attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. It isn't fully clear what happened in leading up to being ordered out of the wheelchair. I'm sorry for your ordeal. One option could be to try to arrange a free initial consult with an attorney to sort the... View More
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