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I am on Social Security disability my bank account got messed up and I didn't get my check on the 1st they said that it's in business days I rent no f

Answered 10 days ago by attorney Steven Neil Perrigo   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Social Security
Contact the local SSA office and correct your bank information.  They should be able to re-issue the check and it'll come in a couple days.
Contact the local SSA office and correct your bank information.  They should be able to re-issue the check and it'll come in a couple days.

I just had a lung function test and my numbers are as follows, FEV1- 1.59L ( 51 %), FVC- 3.55L ( 88% ) FEV1/FVC- 45% , TLC- 6.4L 106% and DLCO - 60%.

Answered 16 days ago by attorney Steven Neil Perrigo   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Social Security
I would recommend consulting with a Social Security Disability attorney.  There can be up to 12 months of retroactivity and it could be a higher benefit amount than retirement.  
I would recommend consulting with a Social Security Disability attorney.  There can be up to 12 months of retroactivity and it could be a higher... Read More

Unearned income on ssi

Answered 16 days ago by attorney Steven Neil Perrigo   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Social Security
SSI is a needs based program and almost all income, like unemployment, is countable towards eligibility and payments.  There isn't a way to exclude it from counting against your SSI.
SSI is a needs based program and almost all income, like unemployment, is countable towards eligibility and payments.  There isn't a way to... Read More

Social Security attorney termination

Answered 20 days ago by attorney Steven Neil Perrigo   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Social Security
You should contact Legal Services or Legal Aid to see if they can help you.  
You should contact Legal Services or Legal Aid to see if they can help you.  

I ran a dump truck business ( 1 truck ) for five years and social Security office told me I could not count the years. I had my own business …. Is thi

Answered 20 days ago by attorney Steven Neil Perrigo   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Social Security
Your Net Earnings from Self Employment will count as earnings. 
Your Net Earnings from Self Employment will count as earnings. 

Reconsideration of onset date of disability due to stroke affecting basal ganglia

Answered 20 days ago by attorney Steven Neil Perrigo   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Social Security
You should consider filing an appeal.  Consult an attorney for a more detailed analysis of the pros and cons of filing an appeal or not. 
You should consider filing an appeal.  Consult an attorney for a more detailed analysis of the pros and cons of filing an appeal or not. 

How to make a case for backpay

Answered 20 days ago by attorney Steven Neil Perrigo   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Social Security
At this point, it would be nearly impossible to get retroactive benefits from prior to 2015. 
At this point, it would be nearly impossible to get retroactive benefits from prior to 2015. 

Ssi benefits

Answered 20 days ago by attorney Steven Neil Perrigo   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Social Security
Yes, you can apply for SSDI and SSI, but there are eligibility factors to each that will determine whether you can get one, or both, or neither, if approved for disability.  Consult with an attorney. 
Yes, you can apply for SSDI and SSI, but there are eligibility factors to each that will determine whether you can get one, or both, or neither, if... Read More

Do they have help

Answered 20 days ago by attorney Steven Neil Perrigo   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Social Security
You should consult with an attorney that specializes in Social Security Disability to assist with your application.  Unfortunately, they do not provide any type of financial assistance while your claim is pending a decision. 
You should consult with an attorney that specializes in Social Security Disability to assist with your application.  Unfortunately, they do not... Read More

Why did i get denied disabiiliy first time i applied? how can i apply for my son?

Answered a month ago by attorney Steven Neil Perrigo   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Social Security
Please contact me at 615-504-5682.
Please contact me at 615-504-5682.

SSI claim pending hearing

Answered a month ago by attorney Steven Neil Perrigo   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Social Security
Call me today 615-504-5682
Call me today 615-504-5682

Will I be able to get an attorney to represent me for an appeal if they seam me able to work if I already have ssdi.

Answered a month ago by attorney Steven Neil Perrigo   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Social Security
You should contact an attorney for a free consultation.  They will determine if they will accept your case or not.  
You should contact an attorney for a free consultation.  They will determine if they will accept your case or not.  

Can Social Security Disability be garnished?

Answered a month ago by attorney Steven Neil Perrigo   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Social Security
Yes, for child support and federal debts.
Yes, for child support and federal debts.

How to file for social security disability

Answered a month ago by attorney Steven Neil Perrigo   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Social Security
There are several ways to start.  Contact the local SSA office, go online to ssa.gov, or contact an attorney.  Let me know if you would like a free consultation. Steve Perrigo 615-504-5682
There are several ways to start.  Contact the local SSA office, go online to ssa.gov, or contact an attorney.  Let me know if you would... Read More

My VA psychiatrist Dr Hill determine that I was unable to work mentally or physically anymore he wrote me a letter I lost it and never turned it in

Answered 2 months ago by attorney Steven Neil Perrigo   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Social Security
If you haven't worked 5 of the past 10 years, then you still may be eligible for SSI disability, also administered by SSA.  You would have to have very limited income and assets.  You should call the local SSA office to set up an appointment to file or consult with an attorney.  SSA will request your medical records, so you don't necessarily need to have the letter you are referring to.... Read More
If you haven't worked 5 of the past 10 years, then you still may be eligible for SSI disability, also administered by SSA.  You would have to... Read More

Does Robert Bencivenga work for legal aid in Hobe Sound?

Answered 2 months ago by attorney Steven Neil Perrigo   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Social Security
Please contact me for a free consultation. Social Security disability attorneys work on a contingency basis, which means we only get paid if you win benefits.  615-504-5682
Please contact me for a free consultation. Social Security disability attorneys work on a contingency basis, which means we only get paid if you win... Read More

I never received all my back payment from SSI & want to know if I can still get the remainder since it has been awhile since I first got my disability

Answered 2 months ago by attorney Steven Neil Perrigo   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Social Security
If you are still owed any of your retroactive benefits from the time you were approved, they should be able to see that as a pending underpayment. The local SSA office is the best source for resolving your issue.  First, I would find your SSI Notice of Award and compare it to all the deposits you received that made up your back pay.  It sounds like you had a lawyer, so they would have received 25% of the back pay.  There would be no reason for them to "cheat you out of it".... Read More
If you are still owed any of your retroactive benefits from the time you were approved, they should be able to see that as a pending underpayment.... Read More

I was born with club feet had multiple surgeries which is a disability but never received benifits what can I do now

Answered 3 months ago by attorney Steven Neil Perrigo   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Social Security
You should consult with an attorney that specializes in Social Security disability cases.  Having an attorney can increase your odds of winning and make the case move faster. 
You should consult with an attorney that specializes in Social Security disability cases.  Having an attorney can increase your odds of winning... Read More

How can I get help for my disability?

Answered 3 months ago by attorney Steven Neil Perrigo   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Social Security
You should contact a Social Security Disability attorney for a free consultation.  We only get paid if you win your benefits. Having an attorney can help increase your odds of winning, and having the decision made sooner. 
You should contact a Social Security Disability attorney for a free consultation.  We only get paid if you win your benefits. Having an attorney... Read More

I am only 32 and need help filing for my disability can you help?

Answered 3 months ago by attorney Steven Neil Perrigo   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Social Security
You should contact an attorney that specializes in Social Security Disability for a free consultation.  Having an attorney can help increase your odds of winning and make the case move faster.
You should contact an attorney that specializes in Social Security Disability for a free consultation.  Having an attorney can help increase... Read More

Would it be more I guess faster for me to get a disability lawyer to do or help me get disability

Answered 3 months ago by attorney Steven Neil Perrigo   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Social Security
Having an attorney helps increase your odds of being approved and can make the case go faster for several reasons. SSA is taking a long time to process cases, but having an attorney can definitely help. Most lawyers offer a free consultation and only get paid if you win your case.
Having an attorney helps increase your odds of being approved and can make the case go faster for several reasons. SSA is taking a long time to... Read More

Can I apply for ssi disability while still working full time?

Answered 3 months ago by attorney Steven Neil Perrigo   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Social Security
Unfortunately, SSA will deny you before getting a medical decision if you are working and earning over what they call "Substantial Gainful Activity", currently at $1,690 gross wages per month.
Unfortunately, SSA will deny you before getting a medical decision if you are working and earning over what they call "Substantial Gainful Activity",... Read More

Hello, I am wondering if I am able to apply for SSDI. I have been out of work since August 26, 2025 due to injury. And am also a disabled veteran.

Answered 7 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Social Security
You should consult with a Social Security and Disability lawyer in your state about filing a case. 
You should consult with a Social Security and Disability lawyer in your state about filing a case. 

What do I need to know to maximize my retirement benefits from social security

Answered 11 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Social Security
The longer you wait to collect Social Security, the more the payout will most likely be. If you wait to collect Social Security at the age of 65 that will most likely be more than if you collected at age 62. And so on and so forth. You should Make an appointment with your local Social Security office for more specific advice.      ... Read More
The longer you wait to collect Social Security, the more the payout will most likely be. If you wait to collect Social Security at the age of 65 that... Read More

My husband and I came to the USA for vacation July 8, 2024. Can his son now a US citizen file for me as a step mother. He live with us since age 2

Answered a year and 6 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Social Security
If your US Citizen stepson is over the age of 21, and you married his father before he turned 18, and you entered the United States with permission, then he can sponsor you for a green card. You can do all the paperwork here. Consider working with an immigration attorney. Some of us charge very affordable flat fee for start to finish representation. ... Read More
If your US Citizen stepson is over the age of 21, and you married his father before he turned 18, and you entered the United States with permission,... Read More
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