Wisconsin Social Security Disability Legal Questions

Social Security Disability Insurance is unaffected by assets.  It is like receiving your Social Security retirement benefits early. Supplemental Security Income has a $2,000 liquid asset limit.  To avoid exceeding it (and losing SSI/Mediciad while over that limit), people must transfer the funds to a special needs trust, an ABLE account or "spend down" in the month of receipt.... Read More

Social Security Disability Income automatically morphs into Social Security retirement benefits in the same amount when you retire.  You cannot receive both at the same time.  It seems unlikely that a pension plan would penalize a member for receiving Social Security retirement benefits.  Once you have clarified the situation, take your pension plan and Social Security documents to a lawyer specializing in that area.... Read More

I am so sorry to hear about your daughters troubles.  We will do whatever we can to help in any way with respect to applying for SSI.  Please call our office, ask for Adam Jefferey.   Our sincere prayers go out to you and your family...   Scott Bocchio,  Esq President Legal Rights Advocates 855-254-7841 www.yourlegalrightsadvocates.com   ... Read More

I think you are going to need to contact a local lawyer about your problem.  If resources to pay for the lawyer are a problem, contact the local or State bar association where you live. The  facts of your problem are specific to the area in which you live.  I am unable to assist more than I have because  I am from a different state.... Read More

Over the years when this question has come up, I always ask 2 questions: First:                 What does your doctor say? If your medical condition prevents you from working, you have your answer.  If it doesn't, how many hours does the doctor suggest, or ask that you limit it to?  Does the doctor restrict how much you can lift, carry, sit, stand, walk, reach, squat, stoop, or bend?  In your decision approving your disability, were any of these things mentioned? Second:            What do you say? If the doctor gives the green light or at least a yellow light and says "try it" are you up to it?  Can you do it? I have changed your question into two questions and neither concerns income.  If this works out, who knows, perhaps you will get off disability.  Remember, if you go back to work, you must report that to the Social Security Administration (SSA), and KEEP ALL YOUR PAY STUBS. If you start working, you may trigger a trial work period.  Go to http://1.usa.gov/IzE2JB to learn more about a Trial Work Period, and study all information very carefully.  "Gross Earnings" in one month will trigger this. One last thing ... SSA can and will review you.  If you simply stop going to medical providers that means the medical evidence that documents your disability will dry up.  Get busy - go online to find free or reduced fee clinics or something that will use a "sliding scale."  PLEASE NOTE that an in person consultation is always best when you have a legal problem. DO NOT RELY on information for a legal remedy without having contacted a lawyer. Facts and circumstances of every case have to be applied to the law that is relevant for the state or location in question. NEVER rest on a right or defense you may have. Legal rights are not like wine - they don't improve with age or time. Time limits can completely prohibit recovery. SEEK LEGAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY. Be sure to visit my website for answers to other Social Security Disability questions.  ... Read More