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What income assistance is available once my TDI is finished and I’m still waiting for SSDI

Answered 4 years and 9 months ago by attorney Steven Neil Perrigo   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Social Security
There are some things you can do to expedite your case.  Contact an attorney who practices Social Security Disability for a free consultation.
There are some things you can do to expedite your case.  Contact an attorney who practices Social Security Disability for a free consultation.

How can I appeal & win against SSI overpayment?

Answered 5 years and 3 months ago by attorney Steven Neil Perrigo   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Social Security
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 afford to repay it.
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 More

I don't feel I'm am getting proper social security amount. I have requested from a review from them but have not heard back. What can I do?

Answered 8 years and 9 months ago by attorney Diana L. Anderson   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Social Security
Did you make an appointment?  I would call the local office and make an appointment.  You can also schedule an appointment on line if you have set up a Social Security Acocunt on line.  Make an appointment and sit and talk to one of the representatives.  You might not be getting what you deserve !  God luck !... Read More
Did you make an appointment?  I would call the local office and make an appointment.  You can also schedule an appointment on line if you... Read More

can a lawyer help

Answered 8 years and 11 months ago by attorney Diana L. Anderson   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Social Security
There are strict income levels with SSI.  If your daughter earns too much money - it will affect her benefits, and you need to monitor what she is receiving.  If it exceeds the amount, the income can be placed into a trust. 
There are strict income levels with SSI.  If your daughter earns too much money - it will affect her benefits, and you need to monitor what she... Read More

the state of new jersey has diminished the little my mother is getting and I don't understand why.

Answered 9 years ago by attorney Diana L. Anderson   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Social Security
Your mom may be making slightly too much money to qualify for New Jersey Medicaid.  You need to go to the County Board of Social Services in the county where your mother lives, and meet with a Medicaid intake worker to see if there is any way to fix this. 
Your mom may be making slightly too much money to qualify for New Jersey Medicaid.  You need to go to the County Board of Social Services in the... Read More

My mom just passed and was the guardian of my granddaughter. How much of my Mom,'s SS V benifits can my granddaughter rec and can this be prevented

Answered 9 years and 2 months ago by attorney Diana L. Anderson   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Social Security
I don't know how your mother's granddaughter would be entitled to Social Security benefits.  Even if your mother was her guardian, the child's mother is still alive, and the child would not be entitled to benefits from her grandmother.  If she were entitled, then there would not be any way to stop that benefit, but without more information, it is hard to tell why she would be entitled to her benefits. ... Read More
I don't know how your mother's granddaughter would be entitled to Social Security benefits.  Even if your mother was her guardian, the child's... Read More

How can I prevent my stepmother from receiving retirement after my father's death?

Answered 9 years and 2 months ago by attorney Diana L. Anderson   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Social Security
Its gong to be really difficult to undo the choices your father made on his retirement. If your father has already passed away, that choice of allowing the benefits to go to your step mother is done and can't be changed.  The good news is that your mother will still be able to get some of the Social Security benefit because she was married for more than 10 years.  ... Read More
Its gong to be really difficult to undo the choices your father made on his retirement. If your father has already passed away, that choice of... Read More

Am I entitled to any of my late husbands SS benefits?

Answered 9 years and 5 months ago by attorney Diana L. Anderson   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Social Security
That is incorrect.  If you were married for at least 10 years prior to his death, you are entitled to his benefits.  If you did not live with him prior to his death, you are not entitled to make a claim for any portion of his estate, but you still get Socal Security benefits. ... Read More
That is incorrect.  If you were married for at least 10 years prior to his death, you are entitled to his benefits.  If you did not live... Read More

Less s.s. payment.

Answered 9 years and 9 months ago by attorney Diana L. Anderson   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Social Security
This is the same question as above.  You need to provide more information.  
This is the same question as above.  You need to provide more information.  

I get social security. less amount.

Answered 9 years and 9 months ago by attorney Diana L. Anderson   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Social Security
There is not enough information to answer the question.  I'm not sure why your social security would be diminished because of the pension.  
There is not enough information to answer the question.  I'm not sure why your social security would be diminished because of the pension.  

SSA Stop my retirement benefits due to my worked income $32,000 a year.my spouse benefit is not more than $300

Answered 10 years ago by attorney Diana L. Anderson   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Social Security
You need to file the appeal yourself.  Look on the paperwork you received from the overpayment and there will be directions on how to file an appeal or request a waiver.  You have to do that within a specific time frame so make sure that you aren't too late.  Indicate that it would be a hardship for you to pay and that your work was temporary (if is was) and that you won't be paid again.  ... Read More
You need to file the appeal yourself.  Look on the paperwork you received from the overpayment and there will be directions on how to file an... Read More

Benefits from Social Security

Answered 10 years ago by attorney Diana L. Anderson   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Social Security
No, you are not entitled to those benefits.  Your Social Security entitlment will be depdent on your own work history. 
No, you are not entitled to those benefits.  Your Social Security entitlment will be depdent on your own work history. 

Benefits from Social Security

Answered 10 years ago by attorney Diana L. Anderson   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Social Security
If you are a minor you can receive those benefits.  If you are not, you cannot receive your parents benefits. 
If you are a minor you can receive those benefits.  If you are not, you cannot receive your parents benefits. 

If i won the lottery in the state of NJ while on social security, will the state take my winning money?

Answered 10 years and 2 months ago by attorney Diana L. Anderson   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Social Security
Social security is a retirement benefit you earned while working.  It does not depend on your current income or assets.  If you are also receiving supplemental security income (SSI) then that income may stop because it is needs based. 
Social security is a retirement benefit you earned while working.  It does not depend on your current income or assets.  If you are also... Read More

SSA and SSI Benefits

Answered 10 years and 3 months ago by attorney Diana L. Anderson   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Social Security
SSA is based on your work history for a certain number of years beofre you retire.  Unless ou work more, you will not be entitled to more Social Security.  you may be entitled to additional SSI benefits because that is needs based.  You should go to your local Social Security Office and discuss this with a benefits counselor.  ... Read More
SSA is based on your work history for a certain number of years beofre you retire.  Unless ou work more, you will not be entitled to more Social... Read More

I will be 66 in June 2015. Can I keep my full time job and receive full benefits? Can my 14 year old daugther get benefits with working full time?

Answered 11 years ago by attorney Diana L. Anderson   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Social Security
My understnading is that you cannot work full time and receive benefits.  Your daughter may be entitled to benefits when you begin to receive benefits if she is under age 18.
My understnading is that you cannot work full time and receive benefits.  Your daughter may be entitled to benefits when you begin to receive... Read More

If a persons parent was in the military passed away and the kids went to foster care were they due any money and if so could said money be collected

Answered 11 years and 3 months ago by attorney Diana L. Anderson   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Social Security
Yes-youshould be able to collect any life insurance benefits that would be due to the children.  If they are under age 18 they may also be entitled to Social Security benefits. 
Yes-youshould be able to collect any life insurance benefits that would be due to the children.  If they are under age 18 they may also be... Read More

I worked abroad in 1996-2000 and that income is missing from Social Security.

Answered 11 years and 6 months ago by attorney Diana L. Anderson   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Social Security
You can request copies of your old tax returns from the IRS.  go to the IRS website - there are forms you will need to fill out requesting a copy of an old return or returns.  You may need to make an apointment with your local Social Security Adminsintration office and physically take the ftaxx returns to the office in order to get your Social Security corrected.... Read More
You can request copies of your old tax returns from the IRS.  go to the IRS website - there are forms you will need to fill out requesting a... Read More

Ive recently found out that Ive been a victim of Identity theft since 1996.

Answered 11 years and 7 months ago by attorney Diana L. Anderson   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Social Security
This isn't really something a lawyer can help you with.  I think you would be better off trying some different things, if you haven't already.  There are some really good websites listing the things that you should do if you are the victim of identity theft.  there are also companies that will help you secure your identity, for a fee.  That would be a better use of your money then hiring an attorney, unless you know the person that stole your identity. ... Read More
This isn't really something a lawyer can help you with.  I think you would be better off trying some different things, if you haven't already.... Read More

what will happen if the law became involved?

Answered 12 years and 4 months ago by attorney Diana L. Anderson   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Social Security
You indicated his parents are his trustee, not his guardian.  If he is receiving SSI - then maybe his parents are his representative payees, and he can always change that.  If he is competent and able to make his own decisions, then he needs to be allowed to go.  If he is not, then his parents can step in.... Read More
You indicated his parents are his trustee, not his guardian.  If he is receiving SSI - then maybe his parents are his representative payees, and... Read More

social security disability

Answered 12 years and 7 months ago by attorney Diana L. Anderson   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Social Security
I think you are talking about Social Security Disability, not Social Security.  If you are found to be disabled and eligible to receive SSD, that has nothing to do with a CDL which is issued by the state in which you live.   
I think you are talking about Social Security Disability, not Social Security.  If you are found to be disabled and eligible to receive SSD,... Read More

I hacked i site

Answered 12 years and 8 months ago by attorney Diana L. Anderson   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Social Security
Whether or not you are under age 18 is irrelevant.  If you did something illegal in accessing their site, they could potentially charge you as a violation of a federal statute.  If you are in New Jersey and the company is in New York, it becomes a federal crime as opposed to a state crime because the parties are in different states. there is a specific division within the FBI that was created to address this type of crime, and unauthorized access to a protected site is a crime.  The potential claim against you is going to depend on what type of site you hacked. ... Read More
Whether or not you are under age 18 is irrelevant.  If you did something illegal in accessing their site, they could potentially charge you as a... Read More

i want to draw my ssi lawyer

Answered 13 years ago by attorney Diana L. Anderson   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Social Security
I'm not really sure form the information you providied what your question is.  Did you use a lawyer to apply for benefits?  Usually that would be SSD or Social Security Disability not SSI which is Supplemental Security Income which is usually given to raise people up to the poverty limits. ... Read More
I'm not really sure form the information you providied what your question is.  Did you use a lawyer to apply for benefits?  Usually that... Read More

What establishes a legal name

Answered 13 years and 3 months ago by attorney Diana L. Anderson   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Social Security
You "legal" name is your maiden name if you never changed it with Social Security.  If you look at your credit reports, you will see your married name as "also known as" but if your driver's license, and Social Security card are in your maiden name, that is your legal name. 
You "legal" name is your maiden name if you never changed it with Social Security.  If you look at your credit reports, you will see your... Read More

What is the form of identification for mentally disabled adults?

Answered 13 years and 3 months ago by Mr. James R. Linehan (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Social Security
The USA has no "national ID" system or documents.  Passports are voluntary. Birth certificates and drivers' licenses are not considered as  a national ID and are state issued; not federal.
The USA has no "national ID" system or documents.  Passports are voluntary. Birth certificates and drivers' licenses are not considered as... Read More
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