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answered on Nov 13, 2023
In Florida, the time it takes to receive a child support payment after Social Security has taken a lump sum for child support can vary. This process often depends on several factors, including the efficiency of the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the state child support enforcement agency.... View More 
I gave my mother temporary guardianship so they wouldn't end up in the state. Now my mother is not properly taking care of them but I'm homeless and have been trying to get a job what can I do legally to get help and get my kids back in my custody I don't want my kids suffering or... View More
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answered on Dec 11, 2024
I hear how much you care about your children and want to improve their situation. This is clearly a difficult and emotional challenge you're facing, but there are resources and steps you can take to work toward regaining custody.
Your first priority should be to secure stable housing... View More
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answered on Dec 11, 2024
When you receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) disability benefits, you can still work and earn money, but your income affects your monthly payment amount. The Social Security Administration uses a formula to determine how much of your earnings will reduce your SSI benefits.
The first... View More
On my SSA account it says for SSDI that the medical review was done. Now it's doing a final non medical review but I was denied for SSI.now I got a letter saying that I don't get benefits for social security and SSI. But on my account it doesn't say I was denied SSDI. The final... View More
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answered on Nov 15, 2024
The difference between SSI and SSDI can be very confusing, especially when you're getting mixed messages through letters and your online account.
Your situation sounds like you're experiencing two separate decisions - one for SSI (Supplemental Security Income) which has been... View More
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answered on Oct 16, 2024
Congratulations on receiving your first SSDI check. If you need to amend your onset date, start by gathering all relevant medical records and documents that support the new date you believe is accurate. Having thorough documentation will strengthen your case when you present it.
Next, reach... View More
I am humbled by your support, your kindness and the hard work you put in to make this Q&A opportunity possible for me. Words won’t describe the gratitude I feel. I have no original primary ID only possess digital copies of primary ID- my Certificate of U.S. Citizenship and an expired state ID... View More
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answered on Oct 8, 2024
I'm sorry you're facing this challenging situation. Start by visiting your local Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) office. Bring all your secondary ID originals, your expired state ID, and digital copies of your Certificate of U.S. Citizenship. Explain your... View More
Lost the Adj hearing in August. When I received the denial from SSA I went through the report and there were so much inconsistencies and all my medical was completely cherry picked 100%
I brought this up to the attorney and he said it doesn't matter their allowed to do that
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answered on Sep 12, 2024
It sounds like you’re frustrated with the way your case has been handled, especially with the inconsistencies in the judge’s decision and how your medical records were selectively considered. You have every right to be concerned if your attorney's strategy seems to focus on a point that... View More
Possibly pro bono help since that’s literally all there is left. Needing to leave the area since I can’t make ends meet without his added income
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answered on Sep 6, 2024
I'm sorry to hear about your loss and the difficult situation you're facing. When someone passes away without a will in Florida, the process to retrieve their remaining assets, like your father's $1,800 held by the state, is known as intestate succession. Since the amount is... View More
SSI denied me saying that despite knowing my limitations, they say it wasn’t, “severe” enough. They were basing off of my education, job history, and age. When I was reaching out to 3 other lawyer/lawyer firms, they refused to take my case due to my age. It passed my deadline due to their... View More
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answered on Sep 6, 2024
You may still have options to address the missed appeal deadline for your SSI claim. If you believe the delay was due to discrimination or misinformation from lawyers who refused your case based on age, you could try to file a request for reconsideration with the Social Security Administration... View More
one day is said a Tampa representative was checking for my non-Medical then the next day it just went to denied. I haven’t gotten my letter yet. I’m waiting on it.
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answered on Aug 28, 2024
If you were denied online for SSDI, the letter you receive should clearly state the decision. It's possible that there was some confusion during the online updates, but the official letter will confirm your status. The letter will provide details on why the decision was made, which could be... View More
answered on Oct 9, 2023
If you have trouble finding a representative, consider contacting NOSSCR for a referral. They can be reached at 845.682.1881
I stopped receiving worker’s compensation about a year and a half ago but social security is telling me that I’m receiving it still and they never removed me from their system. That is affecting my social security case. What can I do to correct this?
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answered on Sep 21, 2023
You should contact your local Social Security office to provide them with documentation showing that your worker's compensation benefits have ceased. They will need this information to update their records and resolve the discrepancy affecting your Social Security case. It's important to... View More
The Social Security Office contacted me and informed me that they've backdated my application from 2015 to 2019 due to my ongoing struggle with ADHD, which has significantly impacted my ability to work since late 2018. Unfortunately, my current living situation has made it financially... View More
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answered on Sep 21, 2023
Whether an attorney will take your Social Security Disability case depends on various factors, including the strength of your medical and supporting evidence, the severity of your condition, and the specific circumstances of your case. While the lack of recent medical treatment can present... View More
He will be living with his mom for more than 1 year outside of the US. How can I get the benefits cancelled and will I have to pay back the benefits he has received previous years?
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answered on Jul 11, 2023
If your son is going to live outside of the US for more than one year, you will need to cancel his SSDI benefits. You can do this by filing a Request to Suspend Benefits form with the SSA. You will not have to pay back any benefits that your son has received prior to the suspension of benefits. If... View More
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... View More
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.
I settle a workers comp case for 2015 with an indemnity and now the social security benefits being reduced due to the offset effective date of March, 2023 I was never aware that this had being a computer decision for group A when it should have been Group B this was an social security
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answered on May 2, 2023
If you believe that there has been an error in the Social Security offset calculation for your workers' compensation settlement, you can take several steps to address the issue.
First, you should gather any documentation related to your settlement and the offset calculation. This might... View More
I file an appeal and went before a judge for an overpayment and got a favorable outcome since September of 2022 nothing has been done to fix the account it's still showing as pending with a waiver or appeal pending on account.
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answered on May 2, 2023
If you have received a favorable decision from the Social Security Administration (SSA) in regards to an overpayment, but they have not taken any action to fix the account, there are several steps you can take to address the issue.
Firstly, you can try to contact the SSA by phone or in... View More
My grandmother is getting SSI and recently my grandfather passed away who had life insurance. I have been paying for the life insurance for the past 20+ years. Now the check came in on my grandmother's name.
If she put this into her account would she loose her SSI payments? Would I... View More
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answered on Mar 4, 2023
Life insurance proceeds are generally not counted as income for SSI purposes, so your grandmother's SSI payments would not be affected by the life insurance payout. However, if your grandmother's total resources (including the life insurance payout) exceed the SSI resource limits, then... View More
My CDR was denied in 8/2019. A notice of overpayment was issued. I filed a waiver in 12/2019. The overpayment was a result of the denial and I rec'd TANF at the time. They approved my waiver in 4/2020. I (unfortunately) discarded all docs at that time. Between then and 10/2021, I may have been... View More
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answered on Mar 4, 2023
As a recipient of SSDI, you have the right to due process in any overpayment hearing. This means that you have the right to:
Receive adequate notice of the hearing and an explanation of your rights and responsibilities.
Review and receive copies of all evidence that the SSA plans to... View More
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