I have a friend who was a caregiver for an elderly couple and she was also dating their grandson and they lived with the couple. The lady died and the man knowing his time was soon as well decided to leave everything to my friend. He had papers drawn up stating that he and my friend were comnen law... View More 
answered on Jul 17, 2021
The account here is a little hard to follow. It is highly unlikely the social security administration would recognize this arrangement as a common law marriage entitling your friend to social security benefits. A common law marriage under Texas law is not created just because someone declares it... View More
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answered on Jul 6, 2021
If you had an attorney who represented you at your hearing then you can ask who they recommend. If you were not represented or your attorney was not local call to a few attorneys in your area that handle SSD cases. If they don’t handle federal work, they know who does that type of work in your... View More
He has been disabled since birth, he was on SSI, then he got on SSA, without any letter or any communication , they just stopped his checks, he had no option to appeal this decision. On the SSA site, it said he was no longer disabled. What can he do about this? He lives in Weatherford, Tx
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answered on May 13, 2021
He needs to contact his local Social Security office and get them to mail him a copy of the decision. It's possible that they had an old address for him and he did not get his notice. He may also have missed the mail for the case review. He can also call the national toll free number at... View More
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answered on May 5, 2021
That depends on how long you were married, whether or not she has remarried, etc. However, if she is eligible for payment based on your work record, it does not affect the amount of your payment.
court GRANTS Plaintiff’s motion for summary judgment and DENIES Defendant’s motion (I don't have a lawyer)
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answered on Apr 1, 2021
If you have a lawyer who represented you in Federal Court you should ask them. Typically this means that the Court has found in your favor in terms of the appeal. This does not necessarily mean that you have won your overall claim for benefits. Read through the Court's order. It will usually... View More
My son lives with me here in Texas the other child lives in oklahoma. What kind of claim do i file. When I went to social Security and applied for the remaining amount they said the kids don't get it. Both children get survivors benefits already from social security (rsdi). Their dad only... View More
answered on Mar 27, 2021
At death, back pay is owed to the deceased person's estate. The estate will get distributed by will or Trust, if he had them. If he doesn't have them state law will determine what happens to his estate.
I don't know which state the father was living in when he died, but most,... View More
SSI disability? Is this a federal requirement? Are there consequences for a teacher who doesn't answer.
answered on Mar 22, 2021
No, it is not mandatory that a teacher complete a Teacher Questionnaire. However, please consider completing either the questionnaire or a letter to describe your former student's functioning because the information you provide is an important part of the disability assessment. For more... View More
Both pension and social security go to savings but checking is overdrawn. Can they take that to pay off what is owed in checking?
answered on Mar 18, 2021
Probably, yes. The bank's account agreement probably gives them the right to offset what's due on one account with what's in another, even if the funds deposited there were exempt before they we deposited. You may want to contact them and work out some payout arrangement on the... View More
My son father died right after winning his battle against social security. He was awarded about 90,000 and only received 38,000 before death. I was told the rest of his money goes to his children out side of the survivors benefits they are already getting. This all took place in oklahoma city... View More
answered on Feb 26, 2021
Assuming the children live with you you need to file a claim from wherever you are.
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answered on Feb 1, 2021
Hi, yes you can represent yourself.
Do I need a lawyer and how much will it cost?
answered on Jan 28, 2021
Your 11 month wait for a disability decision from Social Security is about what I have been experiencing with my clients' cases since COVID. You can either call Social Security and ask about the status of your case or you can go to My Social Security and check for updates online.
I... View More
I am going to file for SSDI. Should I apply for unemployment so that I can have income while waiting to hear if I qualify for SSDI? I think I may qualify with a grid rule. I received Workman's Comp for 2 years.
answered on Dec 24, 2020
Yes, you can apply and receive unemployment benefits while you apply for SSDI benefits. It is a practical approach. Be aware, however, that there is a contradiction in getting both benefits since unemployment requires you to be ABLE to work and actively look for work, and SSDI approval requires... View More
ALJ hearing a week ago. Today; SSA website-SSI declined.
SSD- "medical decision has been made and we are working to process your decision"
I have very little work credits. My question is has a SSD ever been approved despite few credits?
answered on Nov 3, 2020
It's impossible to give you a clear answer on this question due to limited information. If you do not have a disability attorney handling your case, then you can try calling the hearings office where your case is located and see if they may be able to give you some clarification. Otherwise,... View More
CPS kept my daughters survivors benefits she received from her deceased father the two years she was in their care. They told me it was in a savings account for her and then told her it was to pay for her care. Can they do that?
answered on Oct 22, 2020
They likely were able to do that. You can read more about the law in this situation here: https://secure.ssa.gov/apps10/poms.nsf/lnx/0200502159.
If your daughter was under the care of CPS for two years, then that means they had legal custody of her during that time and Social Security most... View More
My siblings received survivors benefits on behalf of my deceased father until they turned 18. I had a disability that I needed to be supported as well, and after working with a Lawyer I was approved for benefits on the same account, with disabled adult child benefits. He said that this would not... View More
answered on Oct 4, 2020
I am unsure about the timeframe you are referring to with regard to the claimed overpayment. I want to make sure that you know about a new rule that Social Security has published effective August 27, 2020 in which Social Security acknowledged that it would be against equity and good conscience to... View More
He is a brain tumor survivor. We lost his SSI benefit (and more importantly, his Medicaid) when his absent father started making child support payments when my son turned 3. He is now 14, and I am planning for his post high school years. When he turns 18, the child support payments end. Will it... View More
answered on Jul 23, 2020
I am sorry to hear that your son lost his SSI benefits due to an income/resource issue. Since SSI is a needs based program, there are limits to the amount of countable income/resources. I strongly urge you to contact a disability attorney now to consult about establishing an Achieving a Better Life... View More
Our oldest turns 16 soon, will we lose all our benefits? What about the younger two? All the kids are still in school, and not sure why it would affect the younger kids. Had a SSI office worker tell me all benefits stop when the oldest turns 16 and I don't understand why the younger kids would... View More
answered on Apr 18, 2020
As a widow who has not remarried and who is the primary caretaker for the deceased’s children under age 16, you should receive benefits until the youngest child reaches 16.
Each unmarried child of the deceased will get survivors benefits until they reach age 18 (or age 19 if the child is... View More
I have two polices with aig AD&D my company keeps telling me for a month now there reviewing my case. I lost my shoulder, arm, & hand due to part injury and part cancer. I have paid in full to aig and now i should collect. Please let me know what you think.
answered on Sep 4, 2019
HI. I will need more information from you to answer your question. How did you lose shoulder, arm, and hand due in part to an injury? What injury? You can always email me directly at dean@greshamlawgroup.com or call me at 972-387-4040 and ask for Dean Gresham.
Thank you.
My child turned 18 in July. He needs a heart and kidney transplant. His stepmother wants to discontinue child support and his health insurance, as my child now receives his father's SSI death benefits. He is ineligible to receive Medicare, Medicaid, or SSI disability due to receiving these... View More
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answered on Aug 15, 2019
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My husband does not have a SSN and is not authorized to work in the US. We are in the process of applying for his green card but still not been approved. I receive SSI & Medicaid. I reported my marriage to my husband immediately after getting married but the rep told me that since he... View More
answered on Aug 6, 2019
This seems a bit more complicated. More information is needed. Do you have a joint sponsor? Your husband should qualify for work authorization if he is eligible to adjust status. If not, due to complications with filing, it seems like you need an attorney, soon!
If "the rep"... View More
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