Louisiana Social Security Disability Legal Questions

You can apply and, if necessary, ask for a reconsideration and redetermination, without a lawyer at www.ssa.gov.  Eligibility turns on residual functional ability, ability to do a job (not just your regular job) with an eye to age and education.  It could take several months to be approved -- or denied.  This is true whether you apply or hire someone to apply for you.  The key is to be polite, persistent and prompt.  You only need an attorney if, after applying for reconsideration and redetermination, you must appeal to an administrative law judge.  You can find one on the website of the National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives.... Read More

Correct, you pay NOTHING out of pocket and the hired attorney of your choosing will receive compensation in you prevail and have back due beneifts owed to you.  The attorney will be entitled to 25% of your back due and not to exceed $6,000. Attorney Scott F. Bocchio President Legal Rights Advocates P 855-254-7841 www.yourlegalrightsadvocates.com     ... Read More

Have you ever applied for SSDI benefits?  I would certainly entertain the idea and at least see if you may quslify if you were to apply. Our office is able to assist in this process.     Attorney Scott F. Bocchio President Legal Rights Advocates A+ rated BBB Member P 855-254-7841 www.yourlegalrightsadvocates.com    ... Read More

Some of the best Social Security Disability and SSI lawyers I know work at Legal Aid or once worked there. This website, lawyers.com is a great resource.  For Louisiana lawyers, click here.  This provides all lawyers in Louisiana along with ratings and comments by their clients. Because you have a  Notice of Dismissal, the clock is ticking, that is, deadlines for your appeal are approaching.  Do not sit on your rights.  Consult with a lawyer as soon as possible.  Do not delay.... Read More

There are two benefit amounts calculated when a person is entitled to Social Security Disability (SSD) (also known as Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Title II benefits).  These benefit amounts are calculated based upon figures derived from the disabled person's wages earned during their lifetime.  They are: Primary Insurance Amount (PIA), and Family Maximum. PIA is the amount of benefits that the disabled person will receive each month, subject to cost of living adjustments each year.  Note: these adjustments are not always made.  http://www.ssa.gov/pressoffice/factsheets/colafacts2013.htm  This appears to be what you are referring to as the "maximum benefit." If the child is a minor, and the Family Maximum is greater than the PIA, then the son could receive child's benefits.  For example:  PIA: $1200; Family Maximum: $1500; minor child receives $300 ($1500-41200).  If there are more than one children, then the $300 is divided equally.  Again, these are dependent minor children benefits. If the son in your question is an adult (18-22), and determined to be disabled, then they would be able to draw benefits due to the mother's account without regard to the Family Maximum.... Read More

If you are in need of an attorney to pursue a claim for Veterans Disability Compensation, we are nationwide Veterans attorneys.  Please feel free to contact us at 1-800-331-1127 and ask to speak to someone regarding Veterans Disability.You may also email us at info@bassettlawyers.com Melissa J. ThomasBassett Law Firm, LLCwww.bassettlawyers.com ... Read More

Yes, it definitely could. Although you are "100% disabled" that could change. Have you reported this to SSA as the information provided to you when you won your benefits instructed you to do?  When you do, although you may be given information by SSA about this LLC, you can't rely on it, that is: you really need to seek local counsel that has your interests in mind when advising you. Income is not the only thing that SSA looks at when reviewing your case, when they review it, which they are required to do on a regular basis.  In the event that they find you are no longer disabled, perhaps 3-5 years from now, you may be in an overpayment status, that is, the SSA will be asking you to re-pay benefits that they have paid you. Although you have set up an LLC, this does not protect you.  In fact, there are three different methods by which SSA can review your situation to determine that you are not disabled. See http://ssa.gov/pubs/10095.html and http://www.socialsecurity.gov/redbook/    ... Read More

My answer to your question is a very general answer as the specific facts, perhaps unknown to you at this time.  All of those facts will be detailed in letters you receive from the Social Security Administration (SSA). You will receive a "Notice of Award" describing how much you will receive and how the amounts were computed. I recommend to my clients that they should keep all such letters from SSA in a safe and secure place. The furthest back your Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits will be paid is twelve (12) months from the date you applied, and no, you probably won't be paid back to 2001. For example, if you applied June 01, 2011, the earliest payment month benefits would be paid is June 2010. If you are also entitled to SSI (Supplemental Security Income) benefits, the first month of payments is the first full month after the date of the SSI application, which in this example would be July 2011. However, the critical piece of information as it relates to you is what date did SSA determine you became disabled? The reason that is important is that there is a 5 full month waiting period after that date before SSDI benefit payments are made. If you were found disabled December 15, 2009, then June 2010 would be your first month of disability payments. Congratulations on receiving benefits that you must obviously deserve.  ... Read More