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Q: would like to know some keywords that the administrative board looks for when approving benefit determinations

i have been denied twice. now i am at the stage of "request for hearing by administrative law judge"

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Dec 8, 2017

basically don't focus on key words --you need to look at the medical records they have. Your medical records need to show that you have a disabling condition and the reasons why that is. This would be usually in the medical records but most often in a letter from a doctor that discusses why... View More

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Q: my wife is 62, I am 46. I earn 85-95k a year. Should she take social security now or wait till she is 66?

Trying to figure out if social Security admin will still base her amount on my social security, which is the higher of the two even though I am not anywhere near retirement.

Camlinh Nguyen Rogers
Camlinh Nguyen Rogers
answered on Jun 21, 2015

Seek for information from an experienced SSA attorney. Good luck. www.aba-us.com

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Q: i recently took a psychological evaluation orderd by my therapist for anxiety, panic attacks, major depression disorder

and agoraphobia. i was told i did well on cognitive part but will that affect my case for my mental problems?

Jerry Lutkenhaus
Jerry Lutkenhaus
answered on Jun 9, 2014

Yes,many evaluation could affect a case for Social Security Disability. The issue will be whether with these impairments you can still function in a simple non-stressful job.

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Q: is there any set length of time that the IRS can garnish my disability check or will it be garnished til the debts paid
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answered on May 9, 2014

As far as I am aware, there may be limits on how much of your check the IRS can garnish but there is no limit on the time - the IRS will most likely garnish until the debt is paid. Another concern is that late penalties may still be accruing and depending on how much the IRS is taking and how big... View More

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