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I had a workers Compensation claim settlement, settle in 2015 with a indemnity for social security offset
That social security reversed and base my social Security claim off my entire settlement without attorney fees subtracted from it.
I been drawing SSA since 2021 And they just now doing this.
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answered on May 2, 2023
If you believe that the Social Security Administration (SSA) has made an error in calculating your benefits, you have the right to appeal their decision. You can file an appeal with the SSA within 60 days of receiving notice of their decision.
To do so, you will need to provide... View More 
A widow, whose sole income is social security, hired a public adjuster who nolonger wants to work with the attorney they hired. The adjuster is now putting pressure on her to pay him $12,000 or more. Can she file chapter 7 bankruptcy? If so, will it stop him from taking any further action against... View More
answered on Mar 21, 2023
The Bankruptcy Code defines who is eligible to file for Chapter 7, as well as all other forms of Chapter relief. An individual who has not filed for bankruptcy relief and gotten a discharge recently (6 years), and whose income is less than the "median income" for your region is eligible... View More
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answered on Feb 23, 2023
If your grandpa has worked in the United States and paid Social Security taxes, he may be eligible for Social Security retirement benefits, regardless of his current immigration status. However, to be eligible for retirement benefits, he must have earned 40 Social Security credits, which is... View More
He has always been legal on EAD document until 5 years ago he missed renewal of his EAD as well as an interview for the green card when he moved to a new address and hence he does not have any legal status right now except his green card application is freshly filed by one of his granddaughters who... View More
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answered on Feb 23, 2023
If your grandpa has worked in the United States and paid Social Security taxes, he may be eligible for Social Security retirement benefits, regardless of his current immigration status. However, to be eligible for retirement benefits, he must have earned 40 Social Security credits, which is... View More
She came to USA legally 44 years ago and has been receiving social security retirement benefits after reaching full retirement age. She always maintained her legal immigration status and is now permanent resident (Green Card holder) but has not become US citizen as she can't speak English. Now... View More
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answered on Feb 23, 2023
If your aunt is a lawful permanent resident (Green Card holder) who moves to Guatemala permanently and gives up her Green Card, she may still be able to receive her Social Security retirement benefits while living abroad, as long as she meets certain eligibility requirements.
To be eligible... View More
I keep reading the social security website in the "Blue Book" as they refer to my understanding I do but at what level I don't know I'm a single mother I have been hurt since 2017 it is beyond me my son being able to live and I have no money coming in except child support and... View More
answered on Jan 4, 2023
Read 20 CFR 404.1520. which will give you a general overview of how Social Security evaluates disability. Social Security uses a five-step sequential evaluation process to decide whether or not a person is disabled. The "Blue Book" describes the listing level impairments at step 3. There... View More
I can’t get a state ID or my drivers permit because they say they can’t prove I’m the same person .. the courts don’t seem to know where I can get the forms to fix this I was hoping you knew where I could get the forms to fix my last name in Georgia please and thankyou
answered on Nov 21, 2021
Use your certified U.S. birth certificate to apply for a corrected Social Security card. Complete form SS-5 - https://www.ssa.gov/forms/ss-5.pdf. You may need additional documents to prove your identity. See https://www.ssa.gov/ssnumber/ss5doc.htm. Make sure you use the name that is on your birth... View More
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answered on Apr 7, 2021
Unfortunately you are not able to draw disability benefits based on his work record. The only exception to this is if you are over 50 and a widow. A widow who is over 50 and disabled can draw off of her deceased husband's record if her disability happens within 7 years of his death.
I completed the sentence a year ago. I can't get anyone in the judicial system to provide documentation (origin copy) that I am not in a detention center. I am 65 years old and need the benefit. I don't know what to do.
I have asked prison representatives for the information... View More
answered on Feb 8, 2021
You can provide Social Security a copy of your prison release documents as proof you completed your incarceration. If you do not have the documents, contact the prison's representative to request the documents.
See https://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10133.pdf.
hey so first i have read all these questions and i have sou lawyers answers dont leave one like that for me OK.
ok so i am going to court against my mom because she is calling the cops on me saying i am a runaway but i have proof that i was home. she filed an ungovernable on me because i... View More
answered on Feb 6, 2021
Dear friend,
I was unable to identify any specific question that you have. It sounds like your teenage years have been quite difficult. As I don't have the full story, I highly recommend you seek advice from someone local that you can visit with in person and tell them your story.... View More
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answered on Nov 26, 2020
No, an inheritance remains separate property, as long as it is kept separate.
My daughter is going to live on her own and works at Publix. She receives SSI. Her income affects her benefit. Her rent will be 675 a month. Will that be deducted from her income she makes?
answered on Nov 13, 2020
No, your daughter's rent is not deducted from the income she makes for SSI purposes.
Since she is living on her own and paying her own rent, Social Security will not reduce her SSI payments for that reason. The rule is that a person's SSI payment is reduced by one-third if the... View More
I know I'm only allowed 18,000 for the year at 64) do they go by calendar year for earnings for the first year? or am I only allowed to make 6, 000 more thousand for the year before I'm penalized??? how much will I be penalized..I'm worried about this
answered on Jun 22, 2020
If you are under full retirement age, Social Security deducts $1 from your benefit payments for every $2 you earn above the annual limit. For 2020, that limit is $18,240. Once you reach full retirement age, you can earn up to $48,600 in 2020 with no affect on your benefits. After that your... View More
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answered on Jul 2, 2019
Yes, but the benefits will be less than if you wait until full retirement age.
My daughter was injured last summer, 3 days from Army BCT graduation. She suffered 3 hip/pelvic fractures, was sent home to REFRAD. She was scheduled to go back this week and the CT scan showed that one fracture is still not healed. We are waiting to get more details from the specialist. Her RSP... View More
answered on Jun 11, 2019
As far as her rights to continue her basic training, that is a question for her RSP leadership and not really a legal question. If she has until June 2020 to finish her basic training then her leadership should do the right thing and give her more time to heal before going back. However, they may... View More
I live in Georgia. My husband was 43 years old and died of a sudden heart attack last week. I'm 45 and we had no children together. I always thought that when your spouse dies, you collect SSI from their death, regardless of age or having children together. From what I read online, I will get... View More
answered on May 1, 2019
Go to Social Security. They will explain. You will be entitled to widows benefits but not now--you get them at age 60.
https://www.ssa.gov/planners/survivors/1945s.html
https://www.ssa.gov/planners/survivors/survivorchartred.html
did they have any life insurance at his work?... View More
answered on Jan 22, 2019
It's a great idea to hire an attorney to help you fight your Social Security Disability benefits. I recommend you look up an attorney that is familiar with the judges in your area. I also recommend you find an attorney that has a good reputation for treating clients well (reviews are great for... View More
Nov 2018
Jan 2019 then etc etc not sure what to do could not make 2 of the drill outs
answered on Jan 18, 2019
I'll tell you what Geraldo, I'll take a hard pass and you just let me know what you find when you get into King Tut's tomb. How's that for a plan?
I'm concerned this would fall under "Identity Theft," since that person would "knowingly" be using another person's SS#. Thank you.
I'miss in the process of a survivors claim and his social security back pay but that's all I only make $566 a month can't I draw SSI off of my deceased husband I'm not eligible for it and I only get a $100 in foodstamps and we have no kids is there any other funds available please help.
answered on Dec 12, 2017
If you are unable to work due to a disability, you may be eligible for SSI benefits. Contact your local Social Security office to execute the initial application. Be certain to know what impairments you have, when you were diagnosed, and by doctor/medical facility. Be able to detail why your... View More
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