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Q: I would like to know if I qualify for retroactive survivors benefit from 4 years ago. I couldn't apply before.

I applied here in ny and was told I can only receive retravtive money from 6 months to now. I will also receive money every month so will my 2 children.

Clint Curtis
Clint Curtis
answered on Mar 26, 2013

This will require a lot more information to properly answer the question. Contact a local Social Security attorney where you can take all your records and explain exactly what you are wanting to occur.

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Q: I have recently applied for social security disability benefits. Does re-opening an old workers comp claim affect SSD?
Jerry Lutkenhaus
Jerry Lutkenhaus
answered on May 28, 2012

I practice WC and SS law in Virginia so I can only give you information and I cannot give you legal advice. I can tell you if you receive WC weekly payments and SS monthly benefits for the same time period your SS benefits can be reduced if the combination of WC benefits and SS benefits exceeds... View More

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