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They are offering it because it is your choice when to start receiving benefits. There is no way to know which offer is better unless you know... Read Answer
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You are beyond your appeal period to argue the facts of the overpayment via a reconsideration, unless they grant you "good cause" for filing late.... Read Answer
Inheritances only affect Supplemental Security Income benefits not Social Security benefits. If you are getting SSI, you should consult with a... Read Answer
Call SSA with the specifics of your case. Generally you cannot get SSI on another persons record.
I don't see a question. Call SSA directly as they are the ones to help you resolve any further issues you have.
SSI Disability is the only program SSA adminsters that cares about your resources (assets). SSDI, retirement, survivors, etc do not.
It'll help but probably not as much as you think. Retirement benefits are based on your highest 35 years, not the past 3 or 5 years like some pension... Read Answer
You can ask. Contact your local SSA office.
This really isnt a question for the Social Security section of this website. You can't get a new SSN for your situation. I am not an expert in this... Read Answer
The doctor's note should not be a big issue. It generally needs to just say that the child has a disabling condition that requires frequent... Read Answer
You need to contact SSA to file an appeal, and I suggest seeking a lawyer who specializes in Social Security Disability. Attorneys work on a... Read Answer
For some reason, it sounds like they believe your son needs a Rep Payee other than you. So you will likely need to bring SSA someone else in your... Read Answer
As a former employee of SSA, I can understand the difficulty this causes for you. Typically, you don't need a lawyer. You need to bring... Read Answer
It won't affect Social Security, but will impact SSI and Medicaid. Most likely it will be counted as income in the month received and therefore... Read Answer
You should contact SSA directly to file a Request for a Waiver. You'll have to show it wasnt your fault the OP occurred and that you can't... Read Answer
He needs to contact SSA directly and file a Request for a Waiver. He'll have to prove it wasn't his fault the OP occurred and that he can't... Read Answer
You have 60 days to file for an appeal for your SSI. You can either do it on line or look for a law firm to assist you with the process of... Read Answer
If the amount owed is less than $10,000, you could take your friend to small claims court to get a judgment against him. Many small claims courts... Read Answer
Absolutely! Call our office and see if you meet the initial criteria.
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Scott Bocchio, Esq
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Feel free to call our office and we will be more than happy to assist in the cumbersome process.
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Attorney Scott Bocchio
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Yes, it is legal unless they are not on your property.
Noone can really determine how long a decision will take. What we and other firms are able to do is call into SSA and ask fro an update and see... Read Answer
You were probably appointed an attorney ad litem if you're in the CPS system. You should ask that attorney or any attorney on your case about child... Read Answer